Thomas Connolly Obituary

Tom passed away on October 10, 2009 in Colorado Springs. He was the sixth of nine children born to Thomas and Margaret Connolly, Sr. These six girls and three boys were all born in New York City. Tom was a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer, having served for twenty-four years. A total of sixteen years was served overseas on assignments in France, Germany, Turkey and Vietnam. Among his many decorations and awards were the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Medal of Honor 2nd Class, which was awarded in April 1966 while serving as an advisor in Vietnam. He was especially proud of earning the Occupation Forces Medal in Germany during and after the Berlin Airlift. After military retirement, Tom served at Fort Carson for fifteen years as the Installation Supply Inventory Financial Manager. He loved music, reading, travel and danced many a night away with Edeltrud to ballroom, round and square dancing. Tom leaves behind his beloved daughter Patricia Connolly of Manitou Springs and his son Thomas Connolly, 3rd of Frisco, Colorado. He is also survived by his sisters, Pat, Dolores, Lorraine, and Jeannette. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews too numerous to mention. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two brothers and his loving wife Edeltrud in 2007. Private family services were held. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials in Tom's name may be made to The ARC of the Pikes Peak Region, 12 North Meade, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. “Tom had a warm place in his heart for his family and his many friends and colleagues.�