John E. Donnelly Jr.
April 4, 2021
John E. Donnelly, Jr. of West Hartford and North Falmouth, MA died peacefully on April 4. John was born in West Roxbury, MA to John and Anna Donnelly on May 4, 1934. Following his graduation from Boston College, John served in the United States Marine Corps. He was predeceased by his wife Jean McNulty Donnelly of 49 years in 2007. Upon completion of his service at Camp Lejeune, NC, John and Jean came to Hartford where he began working in insurance. He later worked in manufacturing and sales for small craft recreational boats. They raised their family in West Hartford and returned to MA in 2000 to enjoy the Cape. John was predeceased by his brother Paul Donnelly. He is survived by his children Margaret (Peggy) Donnelly of Bloomfield, John E. Donnelly of Niantic, Jean Marie and her husband Mark Molloy of West Hartford. He was known as Pa to his beloved grandchildren, Margaret and Katherine Molloy, Maura, John, and Anna Donnelly. He also leaves his sister Jean A. Taylor and two sister-in-laws, Susan Donnelly and Elaine M. Sullivan and several nieces and nephews and their children. Funeral services will be Wednesday, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at the Church of St. Timothy, 1116 N. Main St. West Hartford, friends and family may call at the Church 9-9:45 am prior to the Mass. Burial will be Thursday at 12 noon at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, MA. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to Saint Vincent DePaul Society Elizabeth Seton Church P.O. Box 955 North Falmouth, MA 02556. Or your local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com
John E. Donnelly, Jr. of West Hartford and North Falmouth, MA died peacefully on April 4. John was born in West Roxbury, MA to John and Anna Donnelly on May 4, 1934. Following his graduation from Boston College, John served in the United States... View Obituary & Service Information