Thomas Conway Farrell, III

Thomas Conway Farrell, III, 69, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 following a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Gail Gardner Farrell, and children, Thomas, IV (Elizabeth), Clair F. Shorter (Paul), Lauren Farrell and Christopher Farrell, and 4 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Linda F. Roussel (Richard), Brenda F. Marshall (Richard), William P. Farrell (Dawn), Kenneth E. Farrell (Margarita) and John D. Farrell (Mimi), and many nieces and nephews.

Tommy attended Holy Name of Jesus School, De La Salle and Loyola University where he graduated with a BS degree and was a proud member of Alpha Delta Gamma fraternity.

He retired after a long career in the commercial insurance business. He enjoyed fishing, watching college and professional football, playing and following the game of golf. He attended the first New Orleans Saints game (in 1967 at the old Tulane Stadium) and remained a loyal fan. Tommy was always there to help both family and friends as the handiest guy in the bunch! He could fix anything. He was quite proud of his cooking and barbeque skills. He loved Mardi Gras and was a member of several carnival organizations. Tommy was so looking forward to celebrating his 50th ride on Fat Tuesday in 2022.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. Farrell, Jr. and Valda V. Farrell and his late mother-in-law Dorothy Walsh and her late husband Dr. John Walsh, Sr..

Family and friends are invited to the Visitation on Friday, October 8 at 10:00 A.M. followed by the Catholic Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Private interment in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family invites you to share fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com