Dolores Marie Connolly, 89, of Merritt Island, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Born in Staten Island, New York to Thomas and Loretto Whitty, she was one of nine children. She is survived by three sisters, Anne Brandifine, Joan Hemsworth and Kathleen Polomene. She married her late husband George E. Connolly on September 27, 1948 in Staten Island and they lived in many places including New York, California and Hawaii before moving to Florida. Dolores was blessed with three children, Glenn Thomas Connolly, George Robert Connolly and Janice Lillian Connolly who she loved unconditionally and who she dedicated her life to making happy. She had a special love for her granddaughter Shawna Marie. Dolores loved the ocean and she enjoyed traveling around the world. The family spent many weekends on the beach! Today we will honor her life and remember her in our hearts always. Dolores will be greatly missed.