Thomas Patrick Connolly Sr.

Thomas Connolly, a parishioner of Most Precious Blood church and Brooklyn-born native, died peacefully in his Astoria home on October 5th 2022.

Tom is survived by his five children, Thomas Connolly Jr. and his wife, Sandra Conway; Eileen Connolly Goodwin and her fiancé, George Karotseris; Maureen Connolly; Kevin Connolly and Kathleen Mazza and her husband, Gary Chapman; his four grandchildren, Gillian Connolly Goodwin; Justin Connolly Goodwin and his wife, Brianne Fuchs; Kaitlin Mazza and Vincent Mazza. He is also survived by his sisters Theresa Gavin and Veronica Buckley, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He joins his beloved wife, Helen Connolly; his brother, John Connolly; and his sister, Mary Hannan in death.

Tom was born on December 16th, 1931 in Brooklyn to John and Mary Connolly. He graduated from William C Bryant High School in Astoria. In 1955, he married the love of his life, Helen O'Leary. They raised 5 children in their Astoria home. In 1964, Tom went on to work for Pan Am airlines, and with Helen and kids in tow, traveled the world. Together, they would visit six continents and sail on over 50 cruises in their lifetimes.

Tom loved being a husband, brother, father, grandfather, and good neighbor. He generously gave to all in need, often missing a meal to drive a stranger home or help with their groceries. So many have been touched by Tom's kindness, all over the world. As he was more recently touched by the kindness of his care givers: Shota, Eka and Grisele. In his later years Tom encouraged all who would listen to Eat, Drink and Be Merry.

Viewing will be at Thomas M. Quinn & Sons at 41- 45 58th St, Queens, NY 11377. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Wednesday October 12th at 10:30am in Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, 32-23 36th St, Astoria, NY. Burial will be at a later date at convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please consider donating blood in his memory, or carrying on his tradition of being a regular blood donor, or contributing to the NY Blood Center at NYBC.org.

May he rest in Peace