ForeverMissed
Large image
Dad
This website is dedicated to the memory of  William Francis Connelly. It was created by and for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as a remembrance of their beloved Dad and Grandad.

Tributes

Leave a tribute
Melissa Connnelly
February 10, 2020
February 10, 2020
To the Vitas Healthcare team and Watson, Katie, Joanna, Julianna, Vanessa, Chris, Dr. Miller, Richard who were the exceptional caregiver team with whom my father loved. To the medical service technicians from Vitas who provided all of Dad's equipment and pick up of equipment, thank you. I am so appreciative and I know Dad was too. 

On behalf of Mr. Connelly’s children, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible care and genuine concern for our father; you were the guardian angels who honored his life and wishes with dignity, respect, compassion and grace, while extending love and support to all the Connelly children et al.
Rita Peterson
February 10, 2020
February 10, 2020
I was a friend of Bill's from our church. Bill saw in me my leadership skills and convinced me to be a Stephen Leader and Stephen Minister, where I was able to get to know him very well. We led a ministry of caring and support for those who need someone to listen and walk with them. Bill was one of the original leaders who brought this to the church after he saw the need for compassionate care. His work in this ministry and his skill for recruiting the leaders and the ministers was exceptional. Bill led our meetings with a gentle touch of love and compassion, but he never failed to add a bit of humor to the group. When I was sad, frustrated, and unsure of what to do next, Bill was supportive, but he always told a story to make us laugh and realize that as bad as life can be, there is always room for a smile and a joke. Bill was a true friend. I am grateful I was able to go visit him so often while he was in hospice care. We talked about our careers, our faith, and our time together in the Stephen Ministry. I will miss this man so much! Prayers to his family at this time. He was the best!
Vicki Schriml
February 7, 2020
February 7, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you move through the days ahead. May your memories sustain and comfort you. One day, when you remember something from the past it will bring a smile and warm your heart...for his love will forever be with you.
Vicki, Eric, Cassandra, Kaprice, Francisco, John, Robert, John
VHME Florida
Melissa Connnelly
February 7, 2020
February 7, 2020
In honor of my loving, gentle, kind and selfless father. My dad, my life mentor and coach, confidant, and the first love of my life; I will love you forever and always.

i carry your heart with me i carry it in

my heart. i am never without it anywhere

i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done

by only me is your doing, my darling.

                          
i fear no fate for you are my fate, my sweet. i want

no world for beautiful you are my world, my true

and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant

and whatever a sun will always sing is you


here is the deepest secret nobody knows

here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud

and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows

higher than soul can hope or mind can hide

and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart, i carry it in my heart

By E. E. Cummings
Nana Kwame Addo
February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020
I am saddened to hear about the passing of your Dad and know he will be missed for who he was and the role he played in the lives of all of you. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers as I extend my deepest sympathies. May his soul rest in peace and may you continue to cherish and find strength in the love and fond memories of him that you have hold close to your hearts.

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.”

-Maya Angelou

Leave a Tribute

Light a Candle
Lay a Flower
Leave a Note
 
Recent Tributes
Melissa Connnelly
February 10, 2020
February 10, 2020
To the Vitas Healthcare team and Watson, Katie, Joanna, Julianna, Vanessa, Chris, Dr. Miller, Richard who were the exceptional caregiver team with whom my father loved. To the medical service technicians from Vitas who provided all of Dad's equipment and pick up of equipment, thank you. I am so appreciative and I know Dad was too. 

On behalf of Mr. Connelly’s children, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible care and genuine concern for our father; you were the guardian angels who honored his life and wishes with dignity, respect, compassion and grace, while extending love and support to all the Connelly children et al.
Rita Peterson
February 10, 2020
February 10, 2020
I was a friend of Bill's from our church. Bill saw in me my leadership skills and convinced me to be a Stephen Leader and Stephen Minister, where I was able to get to know him very well. We led a ministry of caring and support for those who need someone to listen and walk with them. Bill was one of the original leaders who brought this to the church after he saw the need for compassionate care. His work in this ministry and his skill for recruiting the leaders and the ministers was exceptional. Bill led our meetings with a gentle touch of love and compassion, but he never failed to add a bit of humor to the group. When I was sad, frustrated, and unsure of what to do next, Bill was supportive, but he always told a story to make us laugh and realize that as bad as life can be, there is always room for a smile and a joke. Bill was a true friend. I am grateful I was able to go visit him so often while he was in hospice care. We talked about our careers, our faith, and our time together in the Stephen Ministry. I will miss this man so much! Prayers to his family at this time. He was the best!
Vicki Schriml
February 7, 2020
February 7, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you move through the days ahead. May your memories sustain and comfort you. One day, when you remember something from the past it will bring a smile and warm your heart...for his love will forever be with you.
Vicki, Eric, Cassandra, Kaprice, Francisco, John, Robert, John
VHME Florida
View all 5 tributes
Gallery
I will love you always and forever
View all 75 items
His Life

William Francis Connelly

February 4, 2020
by Cyndi Brewer
It is with great sadness we announce that William “Bill” Francis Connelly, who was born on April 19, 1932, passed away on January 24, 2020 at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his ex-wife and mother of his children, Margaret. He will be lovingly remembered by all of his family including his six children: Cyndi (Scott), David, Tim (Nancy), Billy (Ronda), Melissa and Jeffrey (Carrie); nine grandchildren: Joe (Allison), Cole, Tessa (Armando), Kristin, Brianna (Austin), Katie, William, Alex and Isabelle; five great-grandchildren: Blake, Marlowe, Robbie, Averly and Jace; his sister Pat (Frank) and brother Bob. Bill is survived by his second wife, Carita, three stepchildren, three step-grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren. He will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Bill was born in Altoona, PA and, over his lifetime, lived in the east, midwest and western United States. He had a long and storied career at Rust Oleum Corporation, from where he ultimately retired. Shortly after retiring, he moved to Roseville, CA which he referred to as “paradise” and lived until he passed.

Dad, Grandad, Bill was a great guy. He loved his family and was loving, supportive, honest, fun and funny. He called his kids his “treasures” and his “greatest accomplishment” and often spoke of how proud he was of his kids and grandkids. Bill loved the game of golf and played it up until only a few months before he passed. He was happy to live a good part of his life in California because he could not stand cold weather. His love for ice cream, chocolate and a good joke was well known in our family.

Words cannot express how much we will miss him but, his faith was strong, and he was at peace. “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” – John 10:27-29
Recent stories
February 8, 2020
by Rebecca A Connelly
I remember my Uncle Bill as always being a very kind and generous person. As my sister Maureen stated we moved around so much it was very difficult to maintain a close relationship. I remember as a younger girl visiting his home and how cool I thought my cousins were. Later I recall him visiting us at our house in Downingtown PA. I was in my teens by then and I remember sitting out on our back porch and realizing that he had an incredible sense of humor very similar to mine. In my early forties we would email each other on occasion. I remember his email still because it was golf pro @, I am naturally not going to give the exact email address. A few years back I got my Uncle's phone number from Aunt Patrish and I called him. Unfortunately he was out on the links but he promised to call me back that night and he did. He told me how much he enjoyed his life and where he lived. He said that it was sunny and warm in the day but dropped into the 50's at night,perfect sleeping weather he said. Then he told me a story about this little Church that he passed all the time and how one day he stopped and went into visit. I believe he said that he attended that church for awhile. I know that he was a Deacon for a Church and I really enjoyed hearing about it. My Uncle was just an incredible man. My heart goes out to all of his children and extended family. I like to say that the world is not as good of a place than when he was in it.... I truly appreciate this website. It's a wonderful thing to do and I look forward to reading other people's thoughts and looking at the pictures. He is with our Lord now and he is at peace. My sincerest condolences to all who loved him. We will see him again. Peace to all of you.

Uncle Bill's smile

February 5, 2020
by Maureen Lucy
We were on the move so much growing up that we didn't get to see Uncle Bill and family as much as we would have liked.  I remember his smile and seeing him laughing and playing around with his children.  I especially loved hearing him talking and laughing with Dad.  I extend my deepest condolences to all of his family and all those who loved him.  I feel very fortunate to have been his niece and grateful for the love and kindnesses he shared with me and all of us.
Maureen Connelly Lucy

Invite others to William's website:

Invite by email

Post to your timeline

Share in Messenger