Martin V. Connelly, Age 98. Lifelong Resident of Gloucester City; Proud 25 Year Crossing Guard

CONNELLY

Martin W.

On July 4, 2009. Age 98. Lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 51 years to the late Kathryn E. Connelly (nee Wilgus). Loving father of Shirley (Harry) Fox of Gloucester City, Wayne Connelly of Blackwood, the late Judith Diehlman and the late Jerome Wilgus. Loving grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 22 and great-great grandfather of 8. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Martin worked for Hinde & Dauche / WestVaco in Gloucester City for 36 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader for troop #165 for 30 years. Martin was also a member of the Patriotic Order of America Lodge of Camden County and the Rebecca Lodge. After retirement, Martin was a crossing guard for 25 years in Gloucester City.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Friday morning from 9 to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Baptist service will begin at 11 am in the funeral home. Memorial Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Gloucester City Heater Fund: Monmouth and Sussex St., Gloucester City NJ 08030. Please write in memo: Martin W. Connelly. Expressions of sympathy www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Martin W. Connelly. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030.