Obituary of Mary Ellen Connelly

Age 91, of Elmira, passed away peacefully at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center on May 9, 2015. Mary Ellen was born in Elmira on October 3, 1923. She was the sixth of thirteen children born to Frederick W. and Mary Rose (Tice) Plate. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband Benjamin M. Connelly, Jr.; siblings, Ted, Harry, Grace, Earl, Thelma, Ruth, Gertrude, Florence and Dick; son-in-law James Cicora. Mary Ellen is survived by her children, Art Connelly of Roseville PA, Linda Cassetta and husband Thomas of Elmira, Fred Connelly of Virginia Beach VA, Darlene Cicora of Elmira, Benjamin M. Connelly III and wife Carolyn of Elmira; grandchildren, Venus, Tom, Elizabeth, Derek (Alana) and Matthew; great grandchildren, Cherokee and Zeta; brothers, John Plate of Watkins Glen, Bob Plate and wife Carol of Elmira; sister Elsie Shock and husband Everett of Wellsburg; several nieces, nephews, in-laws; and her cat Goldie. Mary Ellen was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WW II. She worked for many years at the Chemung County License Bureau. In her younger days she was an avid bowler. Mary Ellen also enjoyed watching her favorite team, the New York Yankees. She was always an active person and loved being "on the go". Her most enjoyable time was that spent with family. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.