WWII Veteran, Purple Heart recipient. Beloved Husband of the late Kathleen nee Cooney, fond Brother of Eugene (Anna), the late Donald (Jeanette), and Robert Connelly. Loving Uncle of Mary (Bryan) Durkin, the late Thomas (Margaret), the late Michael, Terrence (Joan), Kevin (Julie), Gregory (Solveig) Cooney, Peggy (Michael) Grunewald, Kathy Spinasanto (Rob) and several nieces and nephews. Cherished and devoted Great Uncle to the Durkin, Connelly and Cooney families. Uncle Joe was a special man to his family and friends and served his country with distinction and honor.