MILFORD - John P. Connelly of Atlantic City, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. Born on Dec. 24, 1946, to the late Mary Patricia and Joseph P. Connelly, John served his country during the Vietnam War (1966- 1972) as a U.S. Tank Weapons Specialist. During his lifetime, he worked for UPS and then became a master carpenter. John was an active member of the New York Skyliners Drum & Bugle Corps (1969-1976) and proud alumni. He was an exceptional pool player, skilled hunter, talented musician and accomplished painter. John was preceded in death by his brother, Father Juniper (Michael) Connelly. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Connelly of Galloway Township, N. J.; two children: Andrea Fraser of Montclair, N.J., John P. Connelly Jr. of Woodstock, N.Y.; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at 12:00PM at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery in Estell Manor Park 109 Boulevard Rt. 50, Mays Landing, N.J. Memorial donations may be made to The Skyliners Alumni at: www.skyalumni.org