"Sanni and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm so very sorry for your loss. With love, Debbie"
In loving memory of
Steven C. Connery
January 22, 1950 - March 22, 2009
Steven C. Connery, 59, of 28 Lucy Avenue, Tiverton, RI, formerly of Middletown, RI, died Sunday, March 22, 2009, at home. He was the husband of Sandra Perrotti Connery.Born in North Kingstown, RI, on January 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert and Marjorie Cook Connery.Steven grew up in Middletown and was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1969, where he also played football. He then spent four years in the Air Force, during the Vietnam War, as a C130 Mechanic. Steve then attended Johnson and Wales and received his Associates Degree in 1977. While attending school, he had worked at the Sheraton Hotel on Goat Island, the Marriott in Providence, as well as a Marriott in Hawaii for two years. He and Sandra first met in 1974, and later married in 1980. Together they moved to Tiverton to raise their family.Mr. Connery had worked for the past twenty years as a computer operator at NUWC. In 1992, he proudly received his Bachelors Degree of Science. He was very active with his childrens activities, including Boy Scouts, Little League, and other sports. Before he fell in 2000, he was an avid surfer and runner. In 2003 he received a kidney transplant and was given a new sense of health and opportunity. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an active member of the DAV. Recently, his passion lied with studying alternative energy.Besides his wife of 29 years, he is survived by two sons Luke Connery, and Michael Connery, and a daughter Alyssa Connery, all of Tiverton, RI, and a sister Marjorie Mahoney of Falmouth, MA. He was also the brother of the late Robert J. Connery.His funeral will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at 8:00 am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Christophers Church, 1584 Main Road, Tiverton, RI. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held Friday, March 27, 2009, from 4-8 pm in the Connors Funeral Home.Memorial donations may be made to the All Saints Academy, 915 West Main Road, Middletown, RI, 02842.
Tributes
"Sanni - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this grievously wretched time. We are so very sorry for your unexpected loss. With love, Terri & Michael Flynn"
"Sanni, Luke, Michael, and Alyssa, my heart goes out for your loss. From my time growing up in RI, I remember Steven fondly as an uncle. Sincerely,"
"Dear Sanni, Luke, Michael, and Alyssa, Paul and I are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve and begin the healing process. The beautiful mass, burial ceremony and lovely gathering were all a tribute to Steve as a loving husband and father. He will be missed, but your memories will be a source of strength and comfort to you all. We love you, Carol and Paul"
"To the Connery Family, sorry to hear about steve's passing . Iknew him back at Middletown high '68 and surfing down at Second beach nice memories God Bess to your family, Alex"
"We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers."
"Sandy, please accept my sincerest condolences. I hope this prayer somehow comforts you through this difficult time: Ruairi's Prayer Stars will shine at the sight of you; Ocean waves will rumble from the sound of you; Trees will clear a path for the presence of you; Flowers will bow to the greatness of you; And all the world is enhanced by you.....still"
"Im sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family"
"Luke, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Please feel free to contact if you need anything. My prayers are with you and your family. Cliff"
"Dear Sanni, Please accept my heartfelt and deepest sympathy. I'm so glad that I was blessed to have been able to meet Steven during Thanksgiving. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Aloha, Denise"
"Sanni, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. -hal."
"Dear Sanni and family, You are a constant presence in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Love, Connie"
"My deepest sympathy's to the family. Let me know if theres anything i can do."
"Dear Sanni, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband. Sending light out for his continued journey and to you and your family for carrying on here. may you feel peace in these sad days, and hope for every tomorrow. xo barbara RHS '71"
"Dear Sanni,Luke,Michael,Alyssa and Marjorie,our hearts and prayers are with and your family. Steve was a wonderful person, husband and father. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace. Love & Hugs, Florine, Justin, Jean, Janessa and Marc"
"My sincere and deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Steve Connery. Steve gave me many, many rides from Birchwood to football practice. Practice included the infamous Joe Magliocco "TWO A DAYS" in the hot August sun. Steve's tan VW Beetle was always rocking with the Boxtops and Van Morrison. God Bless."
"Please except our Condolences for your loss."
"Dear Sanni Please accept our deepest sympathy on your lost. I know that he went through a lot of suffering for many years and is now at peace. We are in Florida so it will be impossible to attend services. Our prayers are with you and Steve and your family."