Tommy was born at Brookley AFB in Mobile , Al. and lived most of his life in Florida. Tommy was a gentle, happy-go-lucky soul. He loved being on the water and around boats. He could grow anything. He was an avid reader. Children and animals loved him, as they could sense his kind soul. Tommy was a great cook and loved and cared for his mother for many years. He was greatly affected by her passing March 2021. Tommy was predeceased by his mother, Rosemary E Donnelly (2021), father, SGM John T Donnelly (1987), brother, William P Donnelly (2004) and all grandparents. He is survived by 6 siblings. Catherine R Donnelly (Bartow, Fl), Mary P Donnelly (Bartow, Fl), John M Donnelly (& Linette) (Bartow, Fl), Nancy Joerss (& Nicholas) (St Petersburg, Fl), Kenneth A Donnelly (Auburndale, Fl) and Joseph E Donnelly (Auburndale, Fl). Nephews, James Pigue (Evansville, In), Timothy Pigue (Evansville, In), Nicholas J Donnelly (& Megan) (Bartow, Fl) and niece, Mary Liz Brock (Lakeland, Fl), and several great nieces and nephews and his sisters’ dog, Buddy whom he loved.Tommy was loved by many in addition to his family and will be greatly missed. A private celebration of life is scheduled in June for family and friends.