Obituary of Frank D. Connolly

Connolly, Frank D., "Dave", 72, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014. Dave was born in Newark on September 14, 1942, raised in Newark and was a resident of Lyndhurst since 1968. Dave was a Veteran who honorably served his country in the US Marines, advancing to the rank of Corporal and was stationed in Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam. Dave co-founded "Quality Alarm Service" in 1969 and ran the company for 28 years. He subsequently founded "Lyndhurst Quality Security" in 1997. He ran LQS with his wife and children until the time of his death. He prided himself on superior customer service, responsiveness and fair prices. He treated his customers and vendors as if they were family. Dave was a professional singer in the '60's through '90's with the "Four Gents", "Vitina & the Cameos", "Now and Then", and "Special Blend." He was also a popular DJ at local nightclubs and lounges in the '80's and '90's and was referred to as "The Wiz" not just for his turntable skills but for his unbelievable pinball skills. He was a talented athlete, piano & guitar player, and excelled at everything he attempted. Dave is survived by his beautiful wife, Vitina (n�e Rizzo), his loving children, Katherine, Michelle, Victor and David, his dear granddaughters, Vitina and Claudia, his other son, David, his sister Betty Cattle, his son-in-law Domenick Caruso and daughter-in-law Rita Connolly, brothers-in-law, Frank, Don, John, Michael Rizzo and Nick Cinardo and sisters-in-law,Maria Cinardo and Kathy, Ann Marie, Dorothea and Laurie Rizzo, or "outlaws" as he lovingly referred to them. He is also survived by over 37 nieces and nephews, his loyal grand-dogs Baci, Lola & Cocoa, cousins, and countless friends. He is pre-deceased by his beloved mother Cornelia Connolly. Dave was diagnosed with lung cancer in March of 2011 and fought valiantly, without complaint and with dignity. Dave was a wonderful husband, amazing father, doting Pop Pop, caring brother, and loyal friend. He was adored and will be eternally missed. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral from the Nazare Memorial Home Inc., 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 9AM then to Sacred Heart Church, Lyndhurst where at 10AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Visiting hours Monday 4-8PM