Connell, William J. “Mike” Sr., of Cambridge, January 9, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Marion F. (Bedirian) Connell. Devoted father of Michael Connell and his wife Phyllis of Ayer, William J. Connell Jr. and his wife Brenda of Billerica, and Marijane Connell of Cambridge. Loving grandfather of Michael and his fiancé Allyson, Christopher, Zachary, William III, Brendan and Bonnie Connell. Brother of the late John Connell. Further survived by many other loving nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass Ave., NORTH CAMBRIDGE on Friday, January 14th, 4-7 pm. Followed by Funeral from Keefe Funeral Home, a Funeral Mass celebrated on Saturday, January 15th at 10 am in Saint Peter’s Church, 100 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA. Services will conclude with burial in Cambridge Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Late USAF veteran of the Korean War. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in William’s name are to be made to St. Jude Hospital Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com.