Jennifer Lynn Connell, 53, of Camillus, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 after a nine-month battle that involved many miracles, including a life-saving transplant. A lifetime resident of the Camillus area, she was a graduate of West Genesee High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College. Jennifer was employed with Connell Financial Group and previously worked as a human resource consultant at National Employers Council. She was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Jennifer enjoyed watching her children Irish dance and play lacrosse. She loved to spend time with her family.
Jennifer was predeceased by her mother-in-law, Patricia Connell; and sisters-in-law, Susan Connell and Barbara Knight.
Surviving are her husband of 29 years, Jim Connell; children, Jordan, Allison and Matthew Connell, all of Syracuse; parents, Arthur and Sharon Grady of Syracuse; sister, Stacey (Jay) Ginestro of Syracuse; brothers, Tim Grady of Liverpool and Sean Grady of Syracuse; father-in-law, Jim Connell Sr. of Camillus; sister-in-law, Karen Wheeler of Syracuse; and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call Thursday, July 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, 127 Chapel Dr., Syracuse. Jennifer will be laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery, Camillus.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family School, 130 Chapel Dr., Syracuse, NY 13219.