Dennis D. Connell's Obituary
Dennis D. Connell, age 73 of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away in the loving care of his family on June 14, 2017. He was born on December 17, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward and Julia Connell.
He will be forever remembered by his best friend and Wife of 45 years, Vada Connell. Father of Rachel Connell, Kathleen (Brandon) Cross, Victoria (Dave) Thompson and Michial Connell. Loving Grandfather of MiKaela, Rylie, Jocelin and Meaghan. Dennis had survived all his siblings.
Dennis worked for Ford Motor Company as a Tinsmith and retired after 30 years. He enjoyed helping the homeless and served at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. He loved joking around and making people laugh at him. Dennis lived for his children and grandchildren. He supported them in whatever they did.
He served proudly in the U. S. Marine Corps.
Burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan with full military honors on June 21, 2017 at 11:00 am..
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