Robert P. Connelly Obit

Robert P. Connelly

Robert “Paul” Connelly, 81, formerly of Emporium, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in DuBois Nursing Home, DuBois.
Born May 10, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, Pa. he was the son of James J. and Wilhelmina Burger Connelly.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War and was a sergeant at time of his discharge.
A longtime resident of Emporium, Mr. Connelly was employed by Emporium Contractors as an electrician retiring in 1962 and was also self-employed as a roofer.
He was a member of Olkosky-Jessop Post #194 of the American Legion in Emporium.
Survivors include: three sons, Robert Paul Connelly, Jr. and Charles P. Connelly, both of Tucson, Arizona and David Connelly; two daughters, Dianne (Terry) Deshong of Punxsutawney and Karen Connelly; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Connelly of Pittsburgh and Albert “George” Connelly of Emporium; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, James, Edward and Charles Connelly and two sisters, Wilma Stevenson and Peg Faulds.
There will be no visitations.
Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to VFW Post #6221, 427 East Third Street, Emporium with the memo: Veteran’s Park Donation.