Joseph W. Connelly, Jr.

Age 68, of St Paul, MN. Passed on February 11, 2021.   He was a selfless and loving father, brother, uncle and friend.  He loved well and was loved by many.   He is preceded in death by parents, Mary and Joseph Sr.; and brothers, Gene and Neill.  Survived by daughter, Stephanie (Steve) Shold; sister, Mary Jo (Stan) Theis; sister-in-law, Karen Connelly; grandchildren, Aiden, Elisanna, Gloriella, Calvin and Jackson; nieces and nephews, Kerry (Aaron) Kinkelaar, Erin (Paul) Aubrey, Adam (Susana) Theis, Shannon (Matt) Kohn, and Matt (Tyla) Theis; and great nieces and nephews, Bailey, Larsen, Grayson, Luna, Vivian, Emma, Connor.   Joe will be remembered for his kind heart, generosity and his love for his family and friends.​Private memorial service.