Francis Connolly: July 30, 1944 - April 4, 2025
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Obituary
EAST FISHKILL - Francis J. Connolly, 80, an area resident since 1976 and formerly of the Bronx, died on April 4, 2025 at MidHudson Regional Hospital.
Born in Manhattan on July 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Daniel and Alice (Meehan) Connolly. Frank proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded two Purple Hearts for his service. He had been employed as an Iron Worker and then as a Custodian for the Wappingers Central School District for 25 years until his retirement.
Frank was a member of the American Legion. He will always be remembered as his mother's favorite child! He was known for his sarcastic humor and as the man who always had many stories and tales to tell; however, he also will be remembered for his kindness and willingness to do things for others.
On November 15, 1969 in the Bronx, Frank married Maureen Doherty who predeceased him on August 16, 2021. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Heather and Kevin Granger, Frank and Holly Connolly; his grandchildren, Fiona, Shepard and Lachlan; his siblings, Matthew Connolly and Alice Ryan; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also predeceased by his siblings, Nancy Plate, Gloria Campbell, Kaki Doherty, Margaret Haughey, Veronica Connolly and Daniel Connolly.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10am at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery with military honors.
Memorial donations may be made in Frank's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
On the evening of April 8 at 6:00 pm, Post members assembled at McHoul's Funeral Home to bid "Farewell Comrade" to Francis. Members in attendance were (left to right) Karl Sokol, Jim Broughton, Fred Beck, John Polasko, Jeff Miedowski, Commander Jim Reynolds, Jeff Boes, Dan Oberhauser, Bill Kriebel, Lance Asworth, John Call, Norm Dauerer, George Dickman, Bill Meyer and Ed Morrison.
