Monday, July 24, 2023. Beloved husband of Beth Koetting Connelly (nee Lower). Dear brother of Peter (Shannon) and Mark (Deborah) Connelly. Dear uncle of Chris and Stuart (Mery) Connelly. Dear step-father of Katherine Brimberry, Elizabeth (Chad) Butler, and the late Joshua Koetting. Dear step-grandfather of Emily and Andon Brimberry, Annabelle and Van Koetting, and Charlie and Jacoby Butler.
Mr. Connelly was a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. A volunteer for the USO and a world traveler.
Services: Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois. Monday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. followed by burial at 2 p.m. at JB National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, appreciated.
Sorry buddy I did not get to say good bye. I thought we had a little more time. You will be sorely missed by many at the USO. Thanks for all your help and support. I will always remember our time together at the USO.
You will always be remembered as a great friend and neighbor of many years. Your courage and strength throughout this ordeal is immeasurable. Rest in peace as you leave a legacy behind.
My dear friend Beth, I am so sorry. I know he will be sorely missed. You are always in my heart. Love to you and the kids. Wish we could sit in your kitchen and drink coffee and talk this through and find something to make us laugh.
With you always. – Rita
Thank you for your selfless service to our country, and always setting the standard of toughness and resolve. Your whole family will miss you dearly, and your legacy most definitely will never be forgotten.
My brother was an incredible man strong, personable, and welcoming to everyone. He did his duty as an Infantry soldier in Viet Nam, earning a Purple Heart medal and Combat Infantry badge. After the war, he spent 20 years delivering mail on foot for the USPS in the heat and cold winters of St. Louis. He never complained, even when he had every reason to do so.
Ross used to say that we didn’t deserve things in life. We had to earn them. I agree. The three of us brothers grew up in the same little house in Ferguson, Missouri. We made our own way in life. Ross hard some of the hardest challenges, yet he was a strong and humble man. He will be remembered by many.
I miss him dearly,
Mark.
So long big brother. I will miss you.
Pete
Ross was my friend for 50 years. He was smart, thoughtful and generous. When he knew the end was close he spoke of those closest to him. Not himself. Ross was courageous. I will miss you.
Steve Bezdek