Obituary
Mr. Thomas “Tom” MacConnell IV died from
complications due to Parkinson’s disease on September 19, 2024 in Brandon, FL,
at the age of 80.
Tom is survived by his wife, Sharon MacConnell; daughters
and sons-in-law Lindsay MacConnell and Jonathan Cestero of St. Petersburg, FL, Kimberly
and Gregorio Leong of Fairfax, VA; granddaughter Cassandra Leong of Falls
Church, VA; and brother, John L. MacConnell of Tampa, FL. He is preceded in
death by his father Col. (ret.) Thomas MacConnell III and his mother Ruth Gates
MacConnell of Clearwater Beach, FL.
Tom was born on June 23, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated
from the University of Maryland in 1971 with a degree in Psychology. In 1977 he
married Sharon Oldfield MacConnell, whom he met in California. After moving to Bradenton
and later Riverview, FL, Tom began working for Hillsborough County Public
Schools as a 5th Grade teacher. Over 47 years, the couple raised two
children. His daughters remember him as a good listener with an infectious
laugh.
Tom was accomplished at teaching and perfecting his
golf swing, and he often spent weekends working in his cabin in Cleveland, Georgia.
He was a devoted family man who enjoyed his children, grandchild and his dogs
Luke, Nutmeg, Anna, Quinn, Starbucks, and Chelsey. Tom was a passionate fan of
University of Maryland basketball and the San Francisco 49ers. In retirement he
was a dedicated blood donor and tutor.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The
Parkinson’s Foundation at this address. Condolences can be sent to Sharon
MacConnell through Serenity Meadows Memorial Park. The family would like to
thank his wife Sharon, neighbors Cindy and Devin and his caregivers at Central
Park Health for their kindness and dedication.
Direct link to the Parkinson’s Foundation Tribute
Gift page
https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?idb=1587071140&10243.donation=form1&df_id=10243&mfc_pref=T&10243_donation=form1