Raymond J. Connolly, 82, of Harrington Park, NJ for 43 years, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Beloved husband of Abigail. Loving father of Abigail Connolly of Brooklyn, Anne Connolly of Rutherford, and Christopher Connolly and his wife Patty of Newton, MA. Adored grandfather of Liam and Thomas. Dearest brother of Richard and the late Edward and Ann.
Mr. Connolly was born February 21, 1930 in Bronx, NY, and graduated from
Regis HS ’47 and Fordham University School of Education ’51.
A lifelong educator, Mr.Connolly retired from the NYC Board of Education after 35 years of service as a master teacher at George Washington HS. He also taught at Yeshiva Samson Raphael Hirsch HS and Paramus Catholic HS. Ray was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Victories RC Church in Harrington Park, having served as lector and as a member of the choir. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed spending time in his garden.
A Funeral Mass will be held Friday 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Harrington Park Ambulance Corps or the Alzheimers’ Association.