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Michael Connolly Obituary

Michael Patrick Connolly CHARLESTON - Michael Patrick Connolly, 66, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born on November 22, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Marion McElroy Connolly and the late William Connolly. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Hollie Tichenor Connolly of Charleston, SC; one son, Ryan William Connolly of Charleston, SC; and one daughter, Christine Katherine Connolly Asher of Houston, TX. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 27, 2015, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home West Ashley Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held at St, Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407 on Monday, December 28, 2015, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Gabriel Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Chanticleer Athletic Foundation c/o CCU Baseball Program, P.O. Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, 843-722-8371. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2015.

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December 31, 2015

My thoughts and prayers goes out to you for your heart felt time of sorrow. May God bless you. Xavaier R.Wescott.

December 28, 2015

So sorry for your loss Holly! Mike was a good guy and I have fond memories of you both. Take care of yourself and your family.

Charles Wiley
Houston, Texas

Sgt. Carl Chisolm (Retired)

December 27, 2015

To Hollie and the rest of the family, please accept my condolence on the lost of Mike. Actually all of the CPD family is sure to feel this lost in many ways. Mike afforded me many opportunities while he was the Team One Commander, which helped to shaped my career.

December 27, 2015

So sorry to hear about Mike! He was one of the good guys. He'll be missed by all who knew him. All the best to Holly and family!

Charles Wiley

Teddy Weeks

December 27, 2015

Connolly Family, My thoughs and prayers are with you all . I worked many baseball and basketball games with him over the years and he was a very good man and will be missed by all . May God be with you .

Ligure(Retired Capt) Ellington

December 26, 2015

To Hollie and the rest of the family, Michael was a good man, we worked together for years at CPD. May you find comfort in knowing that he is in a better place. Be Blessed.

December 26, 2015

So sorry,to hear about Michael.
Please accept my condolences.
Buddy Carter

December 26, 2015

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