Mr. Connelly, along with his identical twin brother, Dwight Gordon, were born on January 12, 1949, in Montclair, New Jersey, to the late Jack and Helen Connelly. The two brothers grew up in Livingston and graduated from Livingston High School in 1967. Dennis and Judy Connelly settled in Randolph Township in 1974.

Mr. Connelly was preceded in death by his wife and soulmate of 52 years, Judith Ann Connelly on June 17, 2021; by his identical twin brother, Dwight on May 25, 1967; and by his parents Jack and Helen Connelly.

He is survived by his daughters, Denise Michelle Henderson, husband Bruce; and Tracy Ann Mc-Conkey, fiancé Randy Thomas; his siblings, Nancy Connelly, and Jack (wife Jackie) Connelly; many nieces, nephews, and three grandchildren.

The celebration of life of Mr. Connelly was held on Tuesday, July 11 followed by a service at the William J. Leber Funeral Home in Chester.