Phyllis Ann Connolly

CONNOLLY- Phyllis Ann (Peters) Connolly, 81, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Phyllis was born on January 24, 1929, to Henry Oscar and Bertha Ann (Heintzelman) Peters of Greensberg, PA. She is preceded in death by her stepmother, Alice Peters, her sister, Karen Baker, and survived by her sister, Penny Hawk. She has now reunited with her husband, Michael Vincent Connolly, Jr. She will be dearly missed by her children: Michael Vincent Connolly, III, and his wife, Barbara; Patrick Henry Connolly and his wife, Kathryn; Kevin Mark Connolly and his wife, Cheryl; and Laura Ann Connolly. Phyllis adored her grandchildren: Peter and his wife Sarah, Heidi and her husband Matt, Meghan, Niklaus, Erin, Colin, and Angela; and her great-grandchildren: Atticus, Samuel, and Matthew. The family wishes to express our gratitude to Phyllis’ dear friends and caretakers: Jerry East, Glenn and May. Whether you knew her as Phillie, “the Inimitable Phyllis Connolly,” Mommaburger, or Granny, she was loved by all who met her. Throughout all her life she carried grace, beauty, and a great big spirit in a tiny package. A celebration of life will be arranged at a later date. In Phyllis’ memory, contributions can be made to the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, P.O. Box 30961, Albuquerque, NM 87190. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800