Thomas Leo "Tom" Connolly

Thomas Leo “Tom” Connolly, II, age 70 of Asheboro passed away on November 18, 2025 at his home. Tom joins in heaven, his brother, mother, father, and grandchild Sebastian.

Tom was born in Staten Island, NY on June 5, 1955 to Thomas and June Heddle Connolly. Tom retired as a Navy Senior Chief in 1995 and a recently retired senior federal government employee at the Pentagon. He then retired here to Asheboro calling Caraway Mountain home. Having worked in the funeral home industry as a part-time funeral assistant for several years in Fredericksburg, VA. Tom joined the Pugh Funeral Home team in April 2024 and was a professional, enthusiastic, and energetic funeral assistant. Tom was a very giving gentleman with a huge heart, who would help anyone in need. He often bought groceries for folks and presents for kids at Christmas. Tom was a true patriot, volunteering at polling places during elections.

Tom is survived by his children, Jason Christopher Connolly and wife Lauren Elizabeth Connolly, Nicole Nadine Burner (Connolly) and husband Aaron Thomas Freeman, Samantha Renee Alba (Connolly), Colleen Victoria Carlow (Connolly), Hayley Debra Smith (Schell), Lexi Marie Smith, Charles Edward Maiden; grandchildren, Damien, Joeseph, Erick, Justin, Brooklyn, Von, Maddy (Madison), Monica, Caleb, Kahli, Seth, and Ragnar; sister, Denise June Jackob; nephew, Gustave (Gus); his beloved cat, Fatboy and beloved dog, Max.

Per Tom’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. The U.S. Navy will conduct a burial at sea at a later date.