Francis “Frank” Joseph Connelly passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Loving husband to Christine Kline Connelly for 46 years. Father to James "Pete" Connelly, Matthew Connelly (Amanda), Sharon Connelly (Mark) and Patricia Connelly. Son of the late Francis A Connelly and Marie Asman Connelly. Son-in-law to the late Thomas A Kline Sr and Loretta Bookheimer Kline. Brother to Jerry Connelly (Sue), Bob Connelly (Karen), Maureen "Mo" Connelly, Karen Connelly McKee and Judy Connelly. Brother-in-law to Suzin Kline, Loretta Riordan (Pat), Joanne Clark (William), Bernadette Marrama, Barbara Jo Tait (Barry), and Gregory Kline and the late Thomas Kline Jr. Grandfather to Savannah Newby, Baylee Newby, Warren "Mikey" Newby IV, Brooklyn Newby, Annabelle Labure, Landon Labure, Ella Connelly, and Boyd Connelly. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Frank was born August 6, 1948 in Germantown PA, lived in New Jersey and Pennsylvania before locating to Louisiana with his employment, Hartz Mountain in 1977. He then became an agent with Knights of Columbus Insurance before finally retiring as an employee with Reily Foodservice Company. Frank was a longtime resident of Terrytown Louisiana. Before moving to Louisiana, he marched in the Mummers Parade with the Clevemore Fancy Brigade. He enjoyed his summer vacations in Wildwood, New Jersey. He was a devout parishioner of Christ the King Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6870, where he served as a Past Grand Knight and a District Deputy. He was an active member of the Family Life Committee, Holy Name Society and Altar Servers. When he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, he fell in love with Mardi Gras and was a rider with the Krewe of Alla and then marched as a chaperone with his children with the West Jefferson JROTC.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial visitation at Christ the King Catholic Church, 535 Deerfield Road, Terrytown, LA on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 10am until 12noon (Rosary recitation at 11:30am). A Memorial Mass will be Celebrated for 12noon. Private interment will follow. Family and friends are reminded to please use their own mask and maintain social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in his memory to Autism Speaks by visiting:
www.autismspeaks.org
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Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family during this difficult time. Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences, memories and stories by visiting:
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