Francis J. “Frank” Connolly
Francis J. “Frank” Connolly, a retired Boston police officer, died suddenly at Caritas Carney Hospital, on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. A resident of Milton for several years, Frank was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Frank was a Boston Police Officer for over 25 years and served most of his career in Hyde Park. Beloved husband of Phyllis C. (Belton) Connolly. Loving father of Stephen T. Connolly of Milton, Kevin M. Connolly of Florida, John J. Connolly and his wife Mary of Milton, Paul B. Connolly of Weymouth, Joan M. Dolan and her husband William of Holden and the late Robert F. Connolly. Frank is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Saturday November 6 at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory may be sent to Make a Wish Foundation, 1 Bullfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114.
Guestbook Entries
To the Connolly Family,
I am saddened about the passing of Mr. Connolly. As a little boy, I was always in awe when I saw Mr. Connolly in his police uniform on Brookside Park. I now believe he helped keep all the neighborhood kids in line, myself included. He never said an angry word to us, but always spoke with an un-threatening level of authority that stopped us in our tracks.
My heart goes out to you all at this time of family sadness. A great father and mother are the most prized in a family, and the Connolly Family has both.
May God ease your pain by focusing on the joy and caring he brought the family, and his friends.
Frank will be remembered by me and my family for years to come.
God bless you all.
Best regards,
Bob Hannisian
Dear Joan and Bill, Dale and I are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Best, Glenn and Dale
Phyliss, Kevin and the rest of the crew, I was very sad to hear of Frank leaving us. I have only great memories of him puttering around our “lakefront estates” in Coconut Creek. Frank was always a stand up guy, willing to help, and a great friend to me, Katie and Mike. They both send their condolences. I hope you find some solace in the wonderful memories I’m sure you all have. He had a heck of a sense of humor…
My Best to you all. Tom McNally