Paul A. Connelly, 61, of Avon Park, died Thursday evening, August 10, 2017 at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center.  A native of Williamsport, PA he has lived in this area since 1995 moving here from Ft. Pierce, FL.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.  He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Connelly.  He is survived by his companion, Kelly Parker-Lorian; mother, Irene Connelly, Avon Park, FL; sister, Kelly Ann Connelly, Clermont, FL; two brothers, Frank Connelly, Williamsport, PA and Pat Connelly, Avon Park, FL;   and many nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, August 15, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm.  A mass will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Father Nick officiating.  Interment will follow at Bougainvillea Cemetery