Obituaries

Obituary: Joseph Connolly, Coached West Medford Hillside Little League for 45 Years

Connolly died Tuesday, Jan. 21.

The following is from Gaffey Funeral Home.

Joseph A. Connolly, of South Boston, formerly of Medford, died Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Beloved son of the late Joseph and Rita (Reynolds) Connolly. Loving brother of Terry and his wife Peggy Connolly of Haverhill, Sean and his wife Kathy Connolly of New Hampshire, and the late Patricia and her husband John L. Sullivan of Chelsea, Mark Connolly, Joan Connolly and Neil Connolly. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Joseph took pride as being the coach and manager for the West Medford Hillside Little League baseball teams for 45 years.

A celebration of Joseph's life will be held in the Gaffey Funeral Home, 43 High St., Medford Square, on Saturday at noon. Relatives and friends invited visiting hours will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's name may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 1309 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446.

Late U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Interment services will be private.


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