Dr. Ronald Connolly, Arthritis Expert
Dr. Ronald G. Connolly
Nov 29, 1939 – Jan 26, 2015
Resident of Lafayette
Dr. Ronald G. Connolly passed away Monday, January 26th after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He died at home surrounded by his five children and wife of 45 years. He touched many lives with his gentle heart, healing hands, his love of family and the Catholic Faith.
Ron was born in Wilmington, DE to Arthur G. and Gerardine L. Connolly and grew up in a loving family with his five brothers and sisters. He graduated from Archmere Academy and received his bachelor’s and medical degrees from Georgetown University. He met his wife, Sieglinde, while doing his residency at Kaiser, San Francisco.
He served his country as a medical officer during the Vietnam War prior to practicing rheumatology in Wilmington, DE. He later served as a United States Naval Commander in San Diego. After retiring from the Navy, he spent the last 13 years of his medical career at his rheumatology practice in Walnut Creek.
He loved all sports, especially tennis. Some of his favorite pastimes included: family trips to Maine, reading on the porch while watching his grandkids play, walking the reservoir with his wife, and the annual family trips to Yosemite.
Ron was a devoted man of extraordinary strength, endless generosity, and deep faith. He will be remembered for his unwavering faith in God, tireless Christian example, generosity of time and attention, dedication to his patients, and for his involvement with multiple charitable organizations.
Ron is survived by his loving family: his wife, Sieglinde; five children and their spouses: Gerardine (John), Maria, Christina (Tony), Ron (Kathleen), and Anna (Kurt); and fifteen grandchildren: Samantha, Wyatt, John Patrick & Logan; Arthur; Cecilia, Elena, Layla & Karina; Gabriella & Nathaniel; Taryn, Austin, Delaney, & his 15th due this month. He is also survived by his siblings and their spouses: Dr. Christopher Connolly (Marjie Liner); Gerardine Disabatino (Mauro); Mary Braun (Wilson), Thomas A. Connolly (Nouchine); and sister-in-law Joan Connolly. He is also survived and beloved by his many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and brother Arthur G. Connolly, II.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Anne’s Church in Rossmoor, CA on Feb 9th at 10:30am. A vigil service will be held at Hull’s Funeral Home in Walnut Creek on Feb 8th from 5-8pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dr. Connolly’s name to one of the following institutions: St. Catherine of Sienna School in Martinez, CA; St. Perpetua School in Lafayette, CA.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/eastbaytimes/name/ronald-connolly-obituary?id=17087099
From Focus Delaware 11/18/1982
“Focus Delaware” aired on Rollins Cablevision & WNS-TV Channel 2 and WTGI Channel 61 from 1980 to 1987 and was hosted by Bob Weiner.
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Focus Delaware
"Focus Delaware" aired on Rollins Cablevision & WNS-TV Channel 2 and WTGI Channel 61 from 1980 to 1987 and was hosted by Bob Weiner.
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