Of East Aurora, NY. September 1, 2024. Beloved husband of Melanie A. (nee Gebus); dearest father of Tara Connelly and Erin (Paul) Connelly-Kosek; brother of Joseph (Joan) Connelly, Kathleen (Linus) Walton, James Connelly and Stephen (Carol) Connelly; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family present Friday 4-8 PM at WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday afternoon at 12:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Church, 520 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brett Gornewicz Foundation or Freedom Service Dogs. Online condolences may be shared at www.woodfh.com.