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Obituary for Joseph "Jody" Bennett Connolly
Joseph “Jody’ Bennett Connolly passed away January 27, after a brief illness. Jody was born December 13, 1947 in Richmond. He graduated from Harry Ells High School in1966 and was drafted in 1969 by the U.S. Army where he served in Vietnam for 13 months before being admirably discharged in 1971. Jody was an outdoorsman, avid fisherman and surfer, spending time surfing and hanging out with friends and family at Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Santa Cruz and Oahu. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda Connolly; sons, Jeff and Kevin Connolly; and grandchildren, Emily and Ethan Connolly. Jody will be missed by his family and lifelong friends forever. A celebration of Jody's life will be held Friday, February 1, 4pm-9pm at his home in Vacaville. Graveside service honoring his service to our country will be Feb. 22 at 2:30 in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.