Obituary of J. Michael Connell

Mr. J. Michael “Mike” Connell, 67, of 313 E. Walnut St. Titusville, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 3:30 AM at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. Mike was born on March 2, 1949 in Titusville to Hugh Connell and the late Mary Slonsky Connell. He attended Titusville schools and was a graduate of Titusville High School class of 1967. He attended the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville and East Carolina State at Greenville, SC. Mike was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was an MP and stationed for two years at Ft. Polk, LA. He was a member of the Cleo J. Ross Post 368 American Legion. Mike was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers and an avid supporter of the Titusville Rocket football team. He loved animals, especially his cats and also enjoyed reading. He is survived by his father Hugh of Titusville; three brothers, Thomas H. Connell of Titusville, James P. Connell and wife Marie of Austintown, OH, and Jack E. Connell and wife Sherra of Pawley’s Island, S.C.; a sister Ruth Ann Connell of Titusville; and eight nieces and nephews, Jim and Tim Connell, and Julie Bartos, Sean, Seth and Mary Connell, and Kyle and Tara Connell. No public calling hours will be observed. Inurnment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Crawford County Humane Society 11012 Kennedy Hill Road Meadville, PA 16335. If you wish to leave a condolence for the family, go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com