Charles “Dennis” Connelly, 80 of Blooming Grove Township, Pa passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at home. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran and a retired Deputy Sherrif for Pike County, PA. Dennis was a member of the Greeley Volunteer Fire Department, Greeley, PA, Milford Masonic Lodge #344, Milford, PA and the Marsh Kellogg American Legion Post # 139, Milford, PA.

The son of the late Thomas and Blanche (Jemison) Connelly, he was born November 13, 1943 in Nutley, NJ. He was married to Rosemarie (Schultze) Connelly.

Dennis leaves behind his loving wife Rosemarie; daughter Stephanie Connelly; son Timothy Connelly; grandchildren Ethan, Noah, Christopher, and Nicole. He was predeceased by his daughter Christine Connelly.

A viewing will be held at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, PA on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 2 to 4 PM. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on December 14, 2023 at 4 PM with Rev. Keith Raser officiating. Burial will take place at Lackawaxen Cemetery, Lackawaxen, PA, private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in Dennis’s memory may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

Arrangements by Stroyan Funeral Home, Milford, Pa (www.stroyanfuneralhome.com).