We mournfully announce the passing of Nicholas K. Connery, 28, of Fullerton, CA. Nicholas passed away on December 11th, 2021. Nicholas was born on August 9th, 1993 in Joliet, IL. The Connery family stayed in New Lenox, IL for 18 years until relocating to Downers Grove, IL. Nicholas attended Lincoln-Way Central High School and went on to attend Millikin University, before enlisting in 2016 in the Navy and being honorably discharged in 2020 with a rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Nicholas was a loving uncle to Maximilian and Madeline Connery and cherished his nephew and niece as his own. Nick's biggest passion in life was music. An avid tuba player, he spent countless hours perfecting his talent including during deployment. His presence is sorely missed and his loss is deeply felt. Donations in Nicholas's can be made to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in his honor by visiting https://afsp.org/ . Memorial services will be held at St Joseph Catholic Church 235 W. North St, Manhattan, IL on February 12th at 12:00 Noon. Family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Nicholas's memorial service will be live streamed and may be viewed by clicking this link: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/nconnery Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.