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Frederick J. Connolly, Jr, 86, of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday evening April 22, 2009, at his residence under the care of People’s Hospice.  He was born June 19, 1922, in the South Bronx of New York City, a son of the late Frederick J. and Mildred Lavine Connolly.    

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Nina Davis Connolly, who passed away on May 2, 2001. 

 He is survived by his son, A. Michael Connolly of Bridgeport; a daughter, Marsha A. Blanchard and her husband Vincent of Abingdon, MD; three grandchildren, Michael Sean Connolly of Concord, NH; Jason J. Clermont, Revere, MA; and Aaron F. Clermont and his wife Sarah of Hartsdale, NY; and a cousin, Abby Werther of Long Island, NY.

 In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Alice Goldberg and his brother Joseph Connolly. 

Mr. Connolly entered the US Navy on November 5, 1940 and was discharged as a Chief Petty Officer in December 1946.  He then enlisted in the US Army Air Force on July 1,  1947 and transferred to the US Air Force in November 1949.  He retired in 1966 as a Senior Master Sergeant as NCOIC of the 509^th Bomber Wing with 25 years of service, and served on Inactive Reserve until 1972. 

 Memorial contributions can be made to the DAV, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

 Graveside services with Military Funeral Honors will be held on Wednesday April 29, 2009, at 1 pm at the WV National Cemetery, Pruntytown.  

 Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport

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