BORN

1928

DIED

2012

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Farone & Son Funeral Home

1500 Park St

Syracuse, New York

John "Jack" Connors Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 4, 2012.

John E. "Jack" Connors, 83, of East Syracuse, passed away Thursday. Born in Syracuse on August 22, 1928, he was the son of Maude Ruth Casey Conners and Charles E. Conners. He was predeceased by his wife, Agnes Azzolino Connors on February 24, 2007; sister, Nancy Rinaldo; and his brother, Thomas Conners. John grew up in Camillus and attended Camillus High School. He was a Marine Corps Veteran serving from 1945-1949. John worked for Loblaws Food Markets and Prestolite. For over 36 years, he worked as a patrolman for General Electric. While at General Electric, he served in various union offices of the Independent Union of Plant Protection Employees, Local 5, including Shift Steward, Vice President and Chief Steward. John was also a communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church and a member of St. Peter's Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Club.

Surviving are his niece, Linda (Richard) Maloof; nephews, Joseph (Debbie) Rinaldo, Jr., Michael Rinaldo, Scott Rinaldo, Thomas (Mary) Azzolino, George (MaryAnn) Azzolino, and Michael (Kathleen) Azzolino; and many grand and great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday 9:15 A.M. at FARONE & SON FUNERAL HOME and 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Pompei/St. Peter Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5 P.M. at the funeral home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse.

Condolences may be offered at www.faroneandson.com.

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May 7, 2012

Remeber John from GE Always had us lsughing and smiling.Rest in peace friend !!

May 6, 2012

To the family. John was one of the nicest and kind person we ever met.He always had a smile on his face. The world would be a much better place with people like John in it. Our deepest sympathy . May he RIP, Sincerely Sharon (Mangicaro) and Brian Hallada

May 6, 2012

Eileen McGrath

To John's family, We are so sorry for your loss. We loved having John as a neighbor, he was always so kind and caring, when we lived in East Syracuse. It was so nice to meet some of you recently at The Hearth on James and I really enjoyed seeing and talking to John. I hope your wonderful memories will bring you all some peace and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, The McGrath Family

May 6, 2012

Richard Prue

I played volleyball with John for many years at rec leagues around town. I always admired that he got out there and kept himself moving. He will be missed.

May 6, 2012

To the Family-
“ May the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. The Lord be with all
of you.” -- 2 Thessalonians 3:16

May 6, 2012

Bob Murfitt

I knew John from my GE days. He was a cordial and fine gentleman

May 5, 2012

Mary Blair

From Kathleen McLaughin and Marygrace McLaughlin Blair, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Jack was a great guy. We will both remember him as a kind brother to Tommy and our family.

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