On Thursday, January 19, 2017, of Bethany Beach DE, formerly of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Connors; father of Mary Ellen (Arthur) Reynolds, Joseph P. (Debra) Connors, Jr., Patricia Maria (James) Carpenter, Edward Michael (Molly) Connors, and John Thomas Connors; brother-in-law of John (Connie) Fox, Jean (Jim) Csaposs and Barbara Connors. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906, Tuesday, January 24 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71-O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.