Paul Michael Connolly passed away Monday, March, 3rd. A native of Mobile, AL, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. As a City of Mobile firefighter, he dedicated many years of his life to the service of others. Paul loved Auburn football, photography, and eating just about any dessert available. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. John R Connolly, and four siblings: George R Connolly Sr., David F Connolly Sr., Alfred J Connolly, and Ann E Connolly. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Mary Gene Honeycutt Connolly; daughters Erin Connolly and Casie Connolly LaPlante (John); and grandson Ambrose LaPlante. He is also survived by five siblings: John R Connolly (Rosemary), James W Connolly (Curt), Mary C Weinacker (Rick), Thomas P Connolly (Teresa), and Joan Connolly (Sue Stephens); sisters-in-law Juliet Connolly and Bridgette Connolly; and many nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on March 14, 2025, at 12:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society, P. O. Box 9525, Mobile, AL 36691 or the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Chattanooga, 200 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
June 22, 1953 — March 3, 2025
Interment will take place in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery 6100 Three Notch Rd. Mobile, AL 36619
Rosemary and I were sad to hear about the death of my brother Paul on Monday, March 3. He had struggled bravely to overcome the disease that finally ended his life. During the past few years, I spoke with Paul often. We talked about everything, politics, religion, the environment, and the struggles of marginalized peoples. His favorite topic was history. Paul was a thinker, a man with many questions and doubts. His inquisitive mind brought him fulfillment as well as anxiety and discontent, when things did not seem to make any sense.
I pray that Paul has found the answers to his questions. May he find peace in the joy of everlasting life.
Will miss you and all the conversations we had , some agreeable Some disagreeable and we still laughed. Love ya ! We will all see ya soon ❤️🙏