Robert “Bob”‘s Obituary Robert “Bob” Paul Connelly, 75, passed Wednesday, May 1, 2019 with his son at his side. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Richard J. Connelly and Vivian (Woodcox) Elmer. Bob proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired as a lineman from AEP after many years of service. Bob was a great dad, grandpa and a friend to all; he didn’t know a stranger. He was always keeping busy outdoors; in the garden, or building something, he was a good handyman. Bob is survived by wife of over 30 years, Rita (Gantz) Connelly of Fort Wayne; son, Chris (Gina) Connelly of Fort Wayne; step children, Steven Geels of Fort Wayne, Fred (Tina) Geels of Monroeville and Yvonne (Darryl) Geels of Craigville; brothers, James (Pat) Connelly and Dennis Connelly both of Fort Wayne; half brother, Jeff Elmer of Ohio; and four grandchildren, Katelyn, Jackson, Emma and Freddie. Memorial gathering of friends and family is prior to the service from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Covington Funeral Home. Celebration of Bob’s life is 6 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Officiating will be Pastor Shawn Davis. Preferred memorials are to Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Bob Paul Connelly January 17 1944 May 1 2019.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Fort Wayne, state: Indiana