Richard M. Connelly 67 of Fall River, MA passed away on Sept. 15th.  He was the loving husband of Nancy Louise (Arnholt) Connelly.  Born in Hyde Park, Boston, MA,  he was the son of the late Mary (Lafortune) and Francis Connelly.  Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a Self-employed house painter.  He was a devoted Jehovah's Witness.  He ended his life as a Fine artist. Richie was a decent honest man who told it like it was.  He was real.
He is also survived by daughters Angelina, Melissa, Corrina, Kristen Connelly and his son Benjamin Connelly.  He also leaves a stepson Michael Shanley Jr. and a step daughter Meagan Martinez.  In addition, he leaves 5 sisters Candace Hardy, Barbara Michaluk, Donna Gurley, Christine Stetkiewicz and Mary Beth Connelly along with a brother Francis Barry Connelly.
Private arrangements are with the A F Almeida & Son Funeral Home. www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guest book.

"To my darling Richie, I have and always will be, the greatest fan of your life."  Love, Nancy