Thomas (Tom) F. Connelly, 77, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 18, 2015 in Clements, MD. Born on November 11, 1938 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Edna Marie Gallagher Connelly and Charles F. Connelly, Sr.

Tom was the loving husband of Carolyn A. Connelly whom he married in Mechanicsville, MD on December 27, 1958.

Tom is survived by his children; Cheri (Joe) Parsons of Fredericksburg, VA, Marcy Williams (Ernie) of Clements, MD, and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Sonny Connelly.

Tom graduated from Leonardtown High School, and was a lifelong St. Mary's County, MD resident. Tom was a Manager of Facilities and Services for IAMAW William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center at Placid Harbor for 14 years retiring in 1995. He enjoyed landscaping.

The family will received friends on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.

Pallbearers will be: Trey Williams, Jayden Taormina, Jarred Norris , Gilbert Murphy, George Tatlow, and Casey Schooler. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Eddie Bowling, Jack Hodges, Kennedy Abell, and Rick Taormina. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.