James Aloysius "Jimmie" Connelly, 57, of Leonardtown, MD died November 30, 2010 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born September 6, 1953 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of James Alan and the late Agnes Henrietta (Abell) Connelly.

He is survived by his long time companion Cathy Owens. Mr. Connelly is also survived by his children; James Aloysius Connelly, Jr. of Park Hall, MD and John Benedict Connelly of California, MD and a brother Paul Elmer Connelly (Tammy Sue) of Hollywood, MD.

He attended Chopticon High School and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. Mr. Connelly worked as a Materials Expiditer with Patuxent Naval Air Station, Lexington Park, MD for thirty-six years.

Mr. Connelly enjoyed restoring old cars and fishing.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 6, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may made to St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 65, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.