Jack Connors Jr. Dies at 82

Jack Connors Jr., a renowned Boston advertising executive and philanthropist, passed away at age 82 after battling cancer. Connors co-founded Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos and was instrumental in various philanthropic efforts, including the creation of Camp Harbor View and the merger of Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women’s hospitals into Partners HealthCare. He served on numerous boards, including Boston College and Harvard Medical School, and was a significant figure in healthcare and education reform in Massachusetts. Tributes from prominent figures like Governor Maura Healey, Cardinal Sean O’Malley, and former Mayor Marty Walsh highlight his expansive legacy of generosity and civic leadership. Funeral services will be held at Saint Ignatius of Loyola Church in Chestnut Hill, with visiting hours on July 29 and a funeral mass on July 30. Connors' passing has left a profound void in the community, with many reflecting on his unparalleled contributions and spirit of generosity.