WILMINGTON — Thomas G. “Tom” Fennelly, formerly of Baldwin, New York, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 26, 1951, in Bronxville, New York, the son of the late William Francis Fennelly and Florence Keim Fennelly. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Fennelly.
Tom retired from Engine 303 FDNY and also served as a New York City Fire Marshall. He was a former captain and lifetime member of Baldwin, New York, Fire Department Hose Co. 3. He loved all sports, but especially golf and baseball, and shared that love with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Fennelly, and their four children, Bridget Rivera, William Fennelly (Jen), Thomas “T.J.” Fennelly (Liz) and Katie Watkins (Matt). Also surviving are grandchildren, Ethan, Declan, Braden, Keira and Maura; and siblings; Madeline Fennelly, William Dennis Fennelly, Meg Joseph, Martin Fennelly, Kathleen Walker and Mary Rosen. He loved his family, including his many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tuesday’s Children and UFA Widows and Children’s Fund.
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