Dennis "Denny" Connell

Denny was born in Nashville, TN and raised in Calhoun, GA. He also lived in Cicero, IN, Hackettstown, NJ and Tranquility Lake, NJ. Denny was a self-employed carpenter for many years. In his spare time, he could be found working on projects around the house and he enjoyed rebuilding cars in his spare time. Denny had the utmost integrity and would never hesitate to stop and help someone in need.

Denny was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Phillipsburg, NJ and in Tranquility, NJ where he served as a Deacon. He loved his Harley Davidson and enjoyed getting new electronics and power tools. Denny was passionate about his work, but he lived for his family and his church.

Denny was predeceased by his parents, Ernest Connell and Ila Truby Ballard; and his sister, Janet Reeves. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Nita J. Connell; his children, Valerie Connell, Jason Connell, Chasidy Youmans and husband, Ken, and Christy Connell; 9 grandchildren; his brother, Jim Connell.

Services are private under the direction of Smith-McCracken Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered below.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Denny’s memory to: Tranquility Adventist School, Annual Fund, 3 Academy Ln, Andover, NJ 07821.