CONNOLLY, John Joseph of Vero Beach, FL formerly of East Haven, CT and West Roxbury, MA entered into eternal rest on October 11, 2013. He was 89 years old. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Ellen (Dacey). Devoted father of Barbara (Connolly) Ryan of Allentown, PA, Stephen A. Connolly of Vero Beach, FL, and Justin T. Connolly of Newburgh, NY. Grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Brother of Mary Cullinane of West Roxbury, Anne Houhoulis of Avon, Patricia Burke of West Roxbury and the late Ellen Halkyard and Kathleen Mahoney. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Saturday, October 19th at 8:30am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. John served in the United States Army and the Navy. He worked for Amtrak Railroad for 49 years and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Local #77. Memorial contributions are welcome at the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, Ma 01701.