Gerald P. Connelly's Obituary
Gerald P. Connelly, 66, of North Syracuse, passed away Saturday at Upstate University Hospital. He was born in South Colton, NY, the son of the late Bernard and Irene Connelly. Jerry was a Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968.
He was the owner and operator of Connelly's Small Engine Repair in Liverpool and also worked for the New York Post Office for 18 years.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Catherine (Smith) Connelly; daughters, Christine (James) Pratt of Elmira, NY, Jennifer (Terry) Healy of Winnetka, IL and Jessica (Derek) Bakay of Syracuse; 5 grandchildren; brothers, Jack, Steve and Andrew; sisters, Margaret and Diane along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at Noon in the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse. Burial will follow in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jerry's memory may be made to Living Hope International Ministries, 458 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110.
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