Cornelius "Connie" "CJ" Ward, 83, passed on 3/1/2025 in Sarasota, FL.
CJ was a graduate of the University of Scranton and served with the US Army in Vietnam. After 35 years as an engineer for GE in Pittsfield, CJ retired and moved from Dalton, MA to Bradenton, FL, where he pursued his passion for carpentry.
He was predeceased by his parents Vincent and Viola, stepdaughter Lisa, siblings Buddy, Jimmy, Ray, Charlie and Lucille.
CJ is survived by his wife Mary of 51 years, daughters Carolyn (Joe), Connie (Richard)and stepson Michael. He leaves behind brother Leon, stepson-in-law Brian, grandchildren Brian, Kelly, Gregory, Emily, Rachel, Madeline and Dominick and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts can be made to the VVA in CJ's name. https://vva.org/donate/
