| Edward G. Connolly | |
| Birth Date: | August 22, 1928 |
| Birth Place: | Everett, Massachusetts |
| Death Date: | May 25, 2006 (aged 77) |
| Death Place: | Everett, Massachusetts |
| Restingplace: | Glenwood Cemetery Everett, Massachusetts |
| Occupation: | Public Relations Politician |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Alma Mater: | Boston University Boston State College |
| Office1: | Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 28th Middlesex District |
| Term Start1: | 2003 |
| Term End1: | 2006 |
| Predecessor1: | Jarrett Barrios |
| Successor1: | Stephen Stat Smith |
| Office2: | Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 20th Middlesex District |
| Term Start2: | 1991 |
| Term End2: | 2003 |
| Predecessor2: | George Keverian |
| Successor2: | Paul C. Casey |
| Office3: | Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts |
| Term Start3: | 1979 |
| Term End3: | 1986 |
| Predecessor3: | William A. Apruzzese (Acting) |
| Successor3: | John R. McCarthy |
Edward G. "Sonny" Connolly (August 22, 1928 – May 25, 2006) was an American politician who was Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Connolly was born on 22 August 1928 in Everett. He attended Everett public schools, Boston University, and Boston State College.[1]
Connolly was a member of the Everett Common Council for 21 years and was the body's president for one. He then served on the board of aldermen for nine years and was president for two years. From 1979 to 1986 he was Everett's mayor.[2]
In 1990 he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, a position he held until his death on 25 May 2006.[3] His funeral was held on Wednesday, 31 May 2006.[4]