Obituary of James Connellan

James B. Connellan Age 49. Suddenly Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Hinsdale Hospital. Born in Berwyn, IL, raised in LaGrange and living in Minooka since 2005. A graduate of St. Joseph High School in Westchester and received his Bachelor degree from DePaul University. Employed by BMO Harris Bank, Naperville/Joliet. Brother of the International Business Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi and past President of Chicago Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. An avid Notre Dame football and NCAA basketball fan. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Christine Susan (nee Allen) of Minooka; four children, James Connor, Liam Patrick, Roisin Christine and Shane Martin Connellan, all at home; his father, James M.(Eileen) Connellan of Lemont; two brothers, Kevin John Connellan of Darien, IL and Michael Leonard (Ashley) Connellan of Brookfield; one sister, Catherine Marie Konsoer of Plainfield; and eight nieces and nephews, Erin, Anastasia, Aidan, Timothy, Reilly, Colleen, Jacob and Ryan. Preceded by his mother, Chris Miriam (nee Healy) Connellan (1994). Funeral Services for James B. Connellan will be held Monday, April 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet to St. Mary Catholic Church, Minooka for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Minooka. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Memorial Account for James Connellan Family c/o BMO Harris Bank, GoFundMe account for the Connellan Family or Autism Speaks would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information: (815) 741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com