My Brothers,
 
Once again we remember PSD William J. Connelly who passed into our Lord's hands on, September 16, 2020.
 
Brother Bill was our State Deputy from 1994 to 1996. Below is his obituary and funeral arrangements.
 
May God have mercy on his soul and grant him eternal peace.
 
Fraternally,
Ken Grugel
State Deputy
William J. Connelly
September 28, 1926 - September 16, 2020
William J. Connelly, on Sept. 16, 2020, age 93 yrs., of Glenside. Beloved husband of the late Dolores E. (nee Curtin), they were married for 69 years. Loving father of Eileen M. Canavan (Michael), Barbara A. Kimmel (Robert), William P. (Wanda), Sean M. (Judith), Kevin J. and Christopher J. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

A proud graduate of North Catholic High School, he joined the Navy after graduation and served in World War II in the Philippines as a Seabee. He worked as a plumber’s assistant before becoming an Independent Insurance Agent. After selling his business he worked for the PA Department of Revenue and IRS.
Bill was a very active member of the Knights of Columbus in Santa Maria Council #263 and Archbishop Ryan Assembly. He held many offices in both organizations culminating as State Deputy for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

He was an active member, serving as Treasurer, in the AOH Sean McBride Division and was active in the Glenside Kiwanis, Abington-Rockledge and Montgomery County Democratic Committees.

Funeral Mass Tues., 11 AM, Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, 2316 Fairhill Ave. (at Easton Rd.), Glenside, PA 19038. Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation at the Church Tues. after 10 AM. Interment will be held on a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Grane Hospice, 1012 W.9th Avenue #120, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
Ken Grugel