Michael J. Connolly

Michael J. Connolly, 88, of Springfield died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004 at St. John’s Hospice. Michael was born October 9, 1915 in Springfield, the son of Peter and Nellie O’Brien Connolly. He married Eileen M. Dacy, October 25, 1941 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Connolly was a graduate of Cathedral Boys High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII where he received a Victory Medal, 1 overseas Service Bar and Army of Occupation Medal. He was employed by Sangamo Electric for 28 years as a Security Guard and later for City, Water, Light and Power (CWLP) for 8 years. He was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post # 32 and Knights of Columbus Council #4175. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served as an usher, assisted with funeral masses and served as a past President for the Holy Name Society. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Jeanette Truax, Mary Applett and Josephine Pavalick and two brothers: James and Tim Connolly. He is survived by his wife: Eileen M. Connolly of Springfield; one son: Dan (wife, Beverly) Connolly of Springfield; two daughters: Michelle (husband, Ken) Campbell of Riverton, Mary Long of Albany, GA; eight grandchildren: Dan Jr. and Carrie Connolly, Brian and Leslie Long, Melissa Camille, Monica, Michaela, and Melinda Campbell; four great grandchildren: Michael Rechner, Julia Long, Kyle Campbell and Michael Camille and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1345 N. 6th St. Springfield. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Holinga celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1345 N. 6th St. Springfield, IL 62702 or St. John’s Hospital, Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702. The family of Michael J. Connolly is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.