Thomas Joseph "Tom" Connor, Jr., departed this life peacefully on July 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was diagnosed with the rare, genetic and incurable disease, CADASIL, in 2016. He faced his illness with courage and grace—staying strong until the end.

Tom was married to the love of his life, Sheila (née Downey), for 36 years. He was a loving and devoted Dad to their four beautiful children—Patrick, Catherine, Christine, and Alexander.

Tom had a wonderful, infectious smile and a wicked sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family and took every opportunity to do so.

Tom will be remembered as an accomplished drummer, singer, artist, entrepreneur, Disney enthusiast, music aficionado and movie buff. He was a lover of all things Halloween, and his Halloween lawn display was so celebrated that it attracted people from miles away year after year.

Tom cherished his extended relations and lifelong friends. He attended Roxbury Latin and Boston College. He had a successful 30-year career as an IT professional, first at The New England and then MetLife.

Memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations for the advancement of CADASIL Research can be made in Tom's memory to http:// giving.mountsinai.org/Elahi or a check made payable to Mount Sinai Health System. "Dr. Fanny Elahi's Research" should be on the memo line. Mailing Address: Mount Sinai Health System, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1049, New York, NY 10029 .