The passing of Joseph A. Connelly Sr. of Manahawkin, New Jersey leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 21, 2024 at the age of 77. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Martin Connelly and Josephine Connelly; his son John Kronenberger; his siblings, John, Michael, Brenden, Lorraine and Patsy; and his siblings-in-law, Alexandra Diglio, Margaret Connelly and Tom Saathoff.

He is survived by : his wife Patricia Connelly; his children, Joseph Jr. (Cassandra), Megan Scheffler (Thomas), Shannon Butcher (Jason) and Clinton Kronenberger Jr.; his grandchildren, Kaylee, Aubrie Connelly, John, Jillian Scheffler, Benjamin Kronenberger, Alexandria and Aiden Butcher; his siblings, Maureen Saathoff, Kevin and Martin Connelly (Liz); and his siblings-in-law, Lawrence Diglio, Jr. and Maria Connelly.

Viewing was held on Tuesday, May 28th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, May 29th 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bugbee-Riggs Funeral Home - Barnegat (335 S Main St, Barnegat, NJ 08005). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 29th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Connelly's memory may be made to Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House, Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bugbee-Riggs Funeral Home, LLC