Patrick Gerard Connolly Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Patrick Gerard Connolly of Hawthorne, New Jersey, born in Manhattan, New York, who passed away at the age of 78, on April 28, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid adieu to Patrick's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Patrick has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

He was predeceased by: his sibling Msgr. He is survived by: his wife Diana Connolly; his son Christopher Connolly of Hawthorne; his brother Denis Connolly of New York, NY; and his pet PJ McButtons. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hawthorne Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 970 Goffle Road, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family has chosen to send donations to St. Jude Children's HospitalDonate Now (https://shop.stjude.org).