Pat Connelly

Patrick “Pat” James Connelly, 72, of Platte Woods, Missouri, died at NorthCare Hospice house on Friday, February 2, 2018. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Forrest and Eileen (Kling) Connelly.

Pat was an avid collector of unique coins and pocket watches. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching television, and monitoring the stock market. He attended Hammond High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart.

He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Vicki (Roth) Connelly, son Chris Connelly and grandsons Ryan and Steven, and a brother Jim (Kathy) Connelly.

Friends are welcome to celebrate Pat’s life on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 1 PM at Terrace Park Funeral Home 801 NW 108th St. (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek) Kansas City, MO. He will be laid to rest at Columbia Cemetery, in Columbia, Missouri. Share online condolences at TerraceParkFuneral.com