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- Birth nameJoseph Edmond Connelly
- Joe Connelly was born on August 22, 1917 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Leave It to Beaver (1957), The Ray Milland Show (1953) and Major Payne (1995). He was married to Anastasi Pedroncelli and Cathryn Therese Scanlan. He died on February 13, 2003 in Newport Beach, California, USA.
- SpousesAnastasi Pedroncelli(May 14, 1974 - April 7, 1992) (her death)Cathryn Therese Scanlan(June 13, 1940 - November 27, 1973) (her death, 7 children)
- His 8-year-old son Rick was the inspiration for the title character in Leave It to Beaver (1957). His 14-year-old son Jay was the model for Beaver's older brother, Wally. "Beaver" was the nickname of one of his merchant-marine shipmates.
- He worked as a merchant seaman before being hired at an advertising agency, where he met his future writing partner, Bob Mosher.
- Children: Karen, Maria, Franny, Patrick, Mandy, Jay, Rick.
- He was cremated at Holy Cross Cemetery's Mortuary in its crematory. His urn was buried next to his wife in its cemetery afterwards.
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