Published August 16, 2019
MELROSE — Rev. Joseph A. Connolly, S.V.D., 86, died on August 10, 2019.
Born January 9, 1933, in Melrose to Catherine (Brennan) and William Connolly, who were originally from Newfoundland, Fr. Connolly was ordained on April 2, 1960. Fr. Connolly is survived by three brothers, James Connolly of Apex, N.C., Francis…