Obituary of Cornelius J. Maxwell

Cornelius Maxwell Maxwell, Cornelius J. (Conn), 90, of Villas, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024. Conn was born and raised in Philadelphia, graduated from Roman Catholic High School, served in the U.S. Army, and worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 35 years. He enjoyed the beach, fishing, WWII history, and karaoke. He was a lifelong Phillies fan, and in 2010 he achieved his dream of traveling to Ireland. Conn is survived by his loving wife, Louise (Kerr); his children, Margaret M. Walter (Mark), Joseph T. (Lorleen), and Cornelius J., Jr. (Jennifer); and his beloved grandchildren, Jacob, Jonathan, Brittany, Thomas, and Bridget. He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Dovell, and nieces and nephews. Conn was predeceased by his loving wife, Helene E. Maxwell, and his brothers, Joseph, Jr., and James P. Maxwell. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 10 AM at the Parish of Notre Dame de la Mer Church of St. Ann, 2900 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Interment with military honors will be held on the grounds of the Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery, 129 Crest Haven Road. Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org). Evoy Funeral Home 3218 Bayshore Road has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit EvoyFuneralHome.com to share a memory of Conn.