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John McConnell,78

February 02, 2020

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — John Joseph "Jack" McConnell, 78, of Williamstown, Mass., died on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Williamstown Commons.



He was born in North Adams, Mass., on August 1, 1941, a son of the late John Meehan McConnell and Greta Ernestine (O’Malley) McConnell. He attended schools in North Adams and graduated Drury High School. In 1970, he attended Berkshire Community College, where he completed courses in police science and attended MCLA. He joined the Williamstown Police Department in 1963 and retired in 2000 after 37 years of service.



Jack was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Williamstown. He enjoyed fishing, camping and boating. He loved all activities on the lake with his family. He was a member of the Massachusetts State Police Association.



Survivors include his wife, Judith Ellen (Maddalla) McConnell, whom he married in June of 1964. He leaves his two sons, John Joseph McConnell Jr. and his wife, Tracy, of Williamstown and Peter Thomas McConnell and his wife, Meredith, of Keene, N.H. He also leaves his four grandchildren, Patrick, Corey, Brodie and Murphy McConnell.



Funeral notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Jack McConnell will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the Sts Patrick and Raphael Church. Burial will follow in the Southview Cemetery.



Calling hours will be Wednesday evening, February 5, 2020, from 4-7p.m. at the Flynn and Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST Chapel, 521 West Main Street North Adams, Mass. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or The Berkshire Humane Society in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories,please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.




Recollections & Sympathy For the Family
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So sorry, I knew John for many years, he helped me out one night after being at the M.D. there in Williamstown and my 1948 dodge got stuck in the coal bed there at the Williams college grounds! He was such a nice person. God Bless you John and your family! you are in my prayers. This Saturday night I will do a song and dedicate it to you, John!. jpmurphy band. There were many wonderful police persons in Williamstown and John was one of them. My heart is sad!
from: Patrick Gray on: 02-05-2020

Dear Judy, John and Peter, very sad to hear of Jacks passing. Condolences to your families, he will be missed.
from: Don and Lois Rancattion: 02-04-2020

Judy, John & Pete, I am so sorry for your loss - he was as good as they get!

from: Theresa & Keith LePicieron: 02-04-2020

Dear John, Tracy and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May John rest in peace.
from: Karen A. Gordonon: 02-04-2020

Judy, so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and the family.
from: Russ & Barbara Bulletton: 02-04-2020

John and Pete, and families....please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful man.
from: P.J. Pannescoon: 02-04-2020

So very sorry for the loss of such a good man Judy. Hoping you and your family will remember all the good times snd hold them close.
from: Sandra Brookneron: 02-04-2020

Please accept our sincere condolences on your family’s loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
from: Michael & Christine Witkowskion: 02-03-2020

Judy, condolences to you and your family. Sorry for your pain
from: Kim Shandon: 02-03-2020

Judy, So very sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and the family. He was a fine man.
Fondly,
Sharon
from: Sharon DeMyer Nemseron: 02-03-2020

I am so sorry. It has been a long vigil for you and your family. I shall miss seeing him at WC. My heart goes out to you, Judy
from: J Queenon: 02-03-2020

Dear Judy, My condolences to you, John, Peter and their families at this sad time.
from: Evelyn Sullivanon: 02-03-2020

Judy, so sorry to hear this sad news. Sending my love and sympathy to you and your family.
Nancy Spencer
from: Nancy Spenceron: 02-03-2020

Dear Judy and family, so very sorry for your loss of your beloved Jack. He was a dear friend and neighbor.
from: donald bellowson: 02-03-2020

My condolences to Judy and family. I have known Jack for many years and was proud to have known him. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
from: Robert Y. Burnson: 02-03-2020

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