During his time at Santa Clara, Peter Connolly ’69 met Suzanne Connolly ’69, who would become his wife and mother to his children. Despite majoring in different fields—Peter in accounting and Suzanne in biology—their shared values and deep connection drew them closer together. Their love deepened as they continually found common ground, forging a strong bond that became the foundation of their life together. Peter died on Feb. 22, 2024, and is survived by son Patrick C. Connolly ’04.