CONNERY, William Patrick


William Patrick Connery, 64, beloved husband of 40 years to Rosemarie Ann (Rosselli) Connery of Cave Creek, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, June 24, 2002, after a lengthy illness. Bill, as he was affectionately known by so many, was comforted at his bedside by his wife and daughters, Jeanette Begin (Manchest, NH), Patricia Connery (Nashua, NH), Katherine Stekly (Cave Creek, AZ) and Joyce Connery (Columbia, MD). He will be cherished always as a loving grandfather to Rebecca Rose and Sarah Elizabeth Being as well as a loving father-in-law to Robert Begin and Paul Stekly. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 29th, 2002, at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., Carefree. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of two organizations which were helpful to the family over the last months of Bill's illness - Desert Foothills VICAP (Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Program), P.O. Box 5892, Carefree, AZ 85377 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic June 27, 2002.