(Ret. Detective BPD for 37 years) of South Harwich & Naples FL Formerly of Brighton January 2, 2008. Beloved husband of Barbara E. (Witham)
Devoted father of Kathleen A. Bowling and her husband Jerry of Medfield, Thomas J. and his wife Stephanie of Brighton, Richard P. and his wife Cathy of West Roxbury and Robert H. and his wife Elizabeth of Bradford. Brother of Patrick and John Connolly, Sr. Marie St. Barbara, SND, Sr. Julie Connolly, SND and the late Eleanor O’Leary and Marie Colomey. Also survived by 12 grandchildren.
Funeral from the Lehman & Reen Funeral Home Monday January 7th at 9:30 am. Funeral mass in St. Columbkille Church 321 Market Street Brighton at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hrs. Sunday January 6th from 1-5 pm. Interment MA National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:30 pm.
Army Veteran WW2. Late member of Chatham VFW, Brighton Lodge of Elks #2199 and the Boston Police Relief Association. Tom was awarded many citations from the Boston Police Dept. and was recipient of the Thomas Francis Scott medal of honor. He was also an honorary member of the NY City Police Dept. and an avid golfer. If desired donation in Tom’s memory may be made to Visiting Nursing Association of Cape Cod Attn: Hospice 434 Route 134 Suite G-1 South Dennis MA 02660