Michael John Connelly Obituary

We announce the death of Michael John Connelly of Ambler, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 9, 2026, at the age of 84. Michael will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Michael A. Connelly and Louise Connelly; and his wife Eileen K. Connelly. He is survived by: his children, Alison Horatagis, Michael Connelly Jr. (Kimberly), Christopher Connelly, Andrea Lehnhoff (Jim) and Terrance Connelly; his grandchildren, Connor McNamara, Deirdre Horatagis, Annalia Connelly, Sylvia Lehnhoff and Dorothy Lehnhoff; his sister Nancy Straka (Anthony); and his close friend Christine Smith. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made in Michael's memory to • Philadelphia Catholic Charities, 1601 Cherry Street, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19102, o https://catholicchurchofphila.org • The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble, P.O. Box 30723, Philadelphia, PA 19104, o https://pceconcerts.org • American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515, o https://www.macular.org.