Daniel Francis Connolly III (Dan), 79 of Baytown, TX was born on June 18th, 1939 in Salem, Massachusetts. Raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, Dan spent most of his days playing golf at Happy Valley, now known as Gannon Golf Course, and graduated from Lynn English High School before leaving to serve in the Air Force in 1957. He finally made his way to Baytown in 1969 to join his brother James Connolly as a golf pro at Goose Creek Country Club. Dan received his broker’s license in the 1970s and opened his office, Dan Connolly Real Estate before moving over to Real Estate Network on Massey Thompkins Road. After finishing off his real estate career in the early 1980s, he found his calling as a resaler of consumer products and opened a shop on Bayway Drive before eventually retiring in 2000.
Dan was an avid golfer, fisherman and runner, and crossed the finish line of the Houston Marathon with his dear friend Robert Odom of Tyler, TX in 1983. He enjoyed his summer trips traveling to Massachusetts, having lots of laughs with his family and singing karaoke with his daughter and granddaughter. Dan gave everyone he spoke with his undivided attention; he valued quality time spent with those who he loved most, especially his grandchildren. He was truly loved by all who knew him.
He passed away peacefully in a family member’s home surrounded by his loving wife and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Margaret Connolly of Lynn, MA, sister Ann Sweeney of League City, TX and brother James Connolly of Houston, TX. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Irvine Connolly of Baytown, TX; daughter, Christina Connolly of Lynn, MA; stepdaughters and son-in-laws, Tania and Victor Barrientes of Baytown, TX and Tanya and Dave Pope of Austin, TX; stepson and daughter-in-law, Chad and Angela Mills of Oklahoma City, OK; dearest friend, Robert Odom of Tyler, TX; sisters and brother-in-laws, Margaret and Frank Noble of Burlington, MA and Marie and James Mulloy of Lynn, MA; brother and sister-in-law, William and Lisa Connolly of Lynn, MA; brother, Edward Connolly of New Mexico and brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Linda Connolly of Glen Falls, NY; granddaughter, Paris Connolly and her husband, David McKeown of Laguna Beach, CA; grandchildren, Emma, Ethan, Kiera, Connor and Sophia Pope of Austin, TX; Courtney, Cameron and Carrigan Mills of Oklahoma City, OK; and Jonathan and Jared Barrientes of Baytown, TX; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
His family would like to say a special thank you to Compassionate Care Hospice for the managing care Dan received during this most difficult time. A special thanks to Dan’s caregiver, Cassandra Davenport of Heart Home Health for providing him with loving, unconditional care and support for the past three years. She went above and beyond what was expected, treating Dan as though he was her own family member.
Dan’s celebration of life service will be held at Earthman Funeral Home at 3919 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521 on Friday, July 27th at 2pm, officiated by Chaplain Benny Abraham and Robert Odom. His family will receive those who wish to pay their respects from 11am – 2pm. In lieu of flowers and usual remembrances, contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation in Dan’s honor.
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