Robert Edwin Connolly

1920 - 2014

Robert Edwin Connolly obituary, 1920-2014

BORN

1920

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar

Austin, Texas

Robert Connolly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 18, 2014.

Robert E. (Bob) Connolly, a longtime resident of Austin, Texas and resided at the Court of Round Rock, Texas passed away at the age of 93 on March 17, 2014. He was born in Austin, Texas on August 29, 1920 to parents, Michael and Katherine Connolly.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Ann, seven brothers, Michael, Francis, Thomas, Gustav, James, Willard, his twin brother Richard and sister Catherine. He is survived by son Robert E Connolly, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Honolulu, Hawaii and daughter Connie Beckmann and husband Douglas, of Round Rock, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

A visitation will be held at Cook Walden Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 with the Rosary recited at 7:30. Funeral Services will be held in the Davis Chapel of Cook Walden Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M on Thursday, March 20, 2014 with entombment to follow at Assumption Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.

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March 20, 2014

Dorothy Roach-Belcher

To the Connolly Family, I know you probably don't remember me but I am Dorothy, I worked for Willard and Judy and Catherine, also your father Bob and his wife Ann. My heart goes out you to guys, my thoughts and Prayers go out to you and the rest of the family. God be with you. Call me if you remember me (512) 9260547. Be Blessed and strong in the Lord.

March 19, 2014

Erma Walter

So sorry for your loss. God is with you always. Dean and Erma

March 19, 2014

Connie, my sympathies and thoughts for you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss.
Carol Mello

March 19, 2014

Katie Partain

Connie, I am so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on tight to all of the memories.

March 19, 2014

Lou &Buddy Pantermuehl

He will always be with you in your heart, right beside your Mom. Love and prayers Connie, to you, Bobby and the entire family.

March 19, 2014

Bradley Ignasiak

Connie, I'm very sorry for you and your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 19, 2014

Joanne Uerling

My thoughts and prayers are with the family...

March 19, 2014

Lupe Brown

Bobby & family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.


Lupe Brown & Family

March 19, 2014

Tejas Patel

Connie: I am sorry for your loss! May the memories of your dad help you find peace.

March 19, 2014

Liz Ripley

Thoughts, prayers, and hugs at this difficult time, Connie.

March 19, 2014

ROBERT &MARYANNE SUCHARZEWSKI

UNCLE BOB WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH A GREAT GUY

March 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss, Connie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Uhrig

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Mar

19

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

Mar

19

Rosary

7:30 p.m.

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

Mar

20

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

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6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

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