Robert J. Connelly, 91, of West Chester, and formerly of Lansdowne, died surrounded by his family on Sept. 23.
Born in Philadelphia, in 1924, he was the son of the late Anna (Rooney) and Joseph N. Connelly.
Robert served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a teacher at Roxborough High School and also worked as an accountant for Fernwood Cemetery, Fernwood.
He was an avid golfer for over 50 years and enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his family.
Robert was the beloved husband of Jeanne (Dulin) Connelly; loving father of Patricia Scherf (John) of West Chester, Maureen Connelly (Allen) of Ridley Park, Robert Connelly of Wilmington, DE, Theresa Rodriguez (Jeff) of Wenonah, NJ and Jeanne Connelly (Matthew) of West Chester; loving grandfather of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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