John P Connelly III
John passed away peacefully, after his hard-fought battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. He was 56 years old.
John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and dear friend. He is survived by his wife Susan, his children Shannon (Jim), Jack (Brianna) and James, grandson Jaxon, girlfriend Suzanne, mother Martha “Marti”, sister Jennifer, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. He is predeceased by his father John Connelly Jr.
His legacy will be that of a man who put his family first, cared deeply for his friends, and could always bring a smile and a laugh to any situation. For better or worse, he was a passionate Bruins fan who bled black and gold. His life was filled with adventures and a love of travel, fueled by his life long work on the railroad, most recently with Genesee & Wyoming as a Vice President of Operations. Many stories have been shared about John, all of which are full of laughter and told with a smile. He will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
There will be a celebration of life at Mulconry’s Irish Pub in Fairport, NY on March 22 from 12pm-3pm for all who wish to share in the remembrance of John with good stories and laughter.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, please honor John’s memory by considering a donation to the Wilmot Cancer Institute. https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1676/giving19/giving19.aspx?sid=1676&gid=2&pgid=12332&cid=18811&appealcode=10V17
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