Daniel Patrick Connolly, 65, of Port Monmouth, passed away Sept. 4, 2023. Daniel was born Feb. 18, 1958, in Manhattan, a son of the late Barbara and John Connolly. Most of his youth was spent in the Bronx. He moved to Old Bridge in 1989 and later settled in the Bayshore area in 1994.
Danny was a representative with Verizon for 25 years, retiring in 2007. Danny was a simple man. He loved his wife, loved his family and friends, and loved the New York Giants. He was an avid fan and looked forward to attending games with his season tickets.
He was a sentimental man who enjoyed spoiling his adored wife Karen with flowers for no special reason other than to let her know he was thinking of her. In his younger years, Danny enjoyed hunting, but later on he took up fishing instead.
Danny will fondly be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, brother, uncle and friend.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 32 years, Karen Connolly. He also leaves behind his sisters, Kathy Connolly, Christina Melander and Barbara Jean MacFie, along with his brother Scott MacFie and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, his twin Patrick, John and Kevin.
Friends and relatives paid their respects Sept. 8 and 9 at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals, Belford. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 9 at St. Catherine’s Church in Middletown, followed by a private cremation.
This article originally appeared in the September 14 – 20, 2023 print edition of The Two River Times.
