John E. Connelly, Sr., of Warwick,  passed away on December 16, 2013 at Schervier Pavilion.  He was 85 years old.

Born on August 27, 1928 in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ann (Wengel) Connelly.

He was married to Ethel (Morel) Connelly.

He served with the US Army during the Korean War and was retired as an Electrician with Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel of Warwick; his children:  John E. Connelly, Jr. of Warwick, Cathy Boyce and her husband Jim of Warwick, and Eileen Fraser and her husband Brett of Canton, GA.  He is also survived by six grandchildren.