CONNELLY – Christopher M.  January 16, 1982 – October 2, 2025 of Lancaster, NY.  Beloved son of Neil and Trish (Kelleher)Connelly loving brother of Sean (Rachel) Connelly; dearest uncle of Rowan and Dodge Connelly; Daddy of KiKi Cat;  also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Church Wednesday October 8th at 10am.  Please assemble at church, no prior visitations. Chris was a Lancaster High School and St. Bonaventure University graduate and former Vice President of Marketing at the Lancaster Depew Federal Credit Union.  A guru of sports and politics and enjoyed expressing his opinions in writing. He was a big fan of the Bills, Yankees, St. Bonaventure and Notre Dame. Chris will be remembered for his empathy and loving nature and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Depew-Lancaster Boys & Girls Club.  Share condolences at wendelandloecherinc.com