Obituary of Matthew Connolly

Matthew Christopher Connolly, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Palm Gardens of Ocala. Mr. Connolly was born in New York, NY to the late John and Mary Connolly. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. Mr. Connelly retired from Con Edison of NY as a foreman in the Red Wagon Division. He moved from Monroe, NY in 1989. He was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church, OTOW Men's Softball Team, and an avid N.Y. sports fan (Giants and Mets). Mr. Connolly leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Anne Connolly of Ocala; six sons, Stephen Connolly and wife Karen of San Diego, CA; Dennis Connolly of Ocala; Matthew Connolly and wife Pamela of Monroe, NY; Michael Connolly of Denver, CO; Daniel Connolly and wife Miriam of Apopka, FL; and John Connolly and wife Mary of Parker, CO; three daughters, Annemarie Connolly of Evergreen, CO; Cathleen Brown and husband Ken of Monroe, N.Y.; and Christine Fabian and husband Marty of Hamilton, NJ; 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Rosemary Connolly in 1958. Funeral Mass for Mr. Connolly will be Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 8:30 AM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church SR200 with Father Patrick J. O'Doherty officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday October 21, 2009 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Hiers-Baxley TimberRidge Chapel 9695 SW 110th St. with a Prayer Service at 5:00 PM with Dr. Raymond Waite. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Marion County c/o Legacy House P.O. Box 4680 of Ocala.