A mass of Christian burial was celebrated July 1 at Immaculate Conception Church, Secaucus, for John R. Connelly, 95, of Secaucus. He passed away June 26. John was an accountant for the United States government at Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island for many years before his retirement in 1974. John was a trustee of Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the Holy Name Society there as well. He was awarded the Jubilee Medal Pro Meritis for his distinguished service within the Archdiocese of Newark. He is survived by his friend, Stanley Gasiewski. He was predeceased by his sister, Edna Connelly. Services arranged by the Mack Memorial Home, Secaucus.