Robert J. Connell, Jr., age 45, passed away on Wed Nov 28, 2019. He was born in Springfield on Oct 4, 1974 to Robert J. and Mary (White) Connell. He studied at both HCC and Elms College and received his Associates degree in art and science from HCC. He leaves one son, Steven Connell and Nicole Reneris of Granville; one sister, Lindsay Brown of South Carolina and one grandson Logan Connell. Robert was predeceased by one sister, Robin L. Connell. Visiting Hours will be held on Sat, Dec 7, 2019 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield St. Chicopee. Burial is private.