Thomas L. Conrow

Thomas LeRoy Conrow of Galena, MD, passed away ,Thursday, June 25, 2020, at University of Maryland Shore Hospital in Chestertown. He was 71. Mr. Conrow was born in Philadelphia, PA, August 25, 1948, the son of the late Malcolm Norman Conrow and Viola Mae (Seney) Conrow. After graduating from high school, he attended Temple University and worked for Bell Telephone as a repairman. During the Vietnam War, Tom voluntarily served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy where he worked as an Electrician’s Mate on a submarine tender and an aircraft carrier in the US and Europe. Tom’s love of spending time on the water, including cruising, fishing, and the art of tying knots, began in his summers spent at While Crystal Beach in Earleville, MD, and grew during his time in the Navy. Tom enjoyed reading and would read everything from his favorite Tom Clancy novels to cereal boxes. He like to play board and computer games, particularly war games, and work on projects around the house. He was the original computer geek. He would help anyone who needed technical assistance. Tom delighted in a wide array of interests. Tom lived in many places, from his beginnings in Philadelphia, to Virginia after his honorable discharge from the Navy, to his many homes in Elkton, Chestertown, and Earleville MD, until his most recent home in Galena, MD. Throughout this time he worked as a warehouse equipment operator, a computer programmer and operator, and eventually retired as store manager from Radio Shack. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth H. Conrow. He is survived by the mother of his two sons, Gayle Conrow; his sons, Robert C. Conrow and Richard C. Conrow (Kellie); three sisters, Constance L. Rezi, Ruth K. Stanley (Richard), Jayne E. Conrow Bear (Brian); nephews, Christopher Conrow, Michael Conrow, Thomas Smith, Ian Rezi, Colin Bear, Taylor Bear; and niece, Sarah Bear. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you hug your children, kiss your spouse, or call your mom or dad. Be kind to each other; we only get one ride on this Merry-Go-Round. Donations may be sent to: Meals on Wheels Program in Kent County, 200 Schauber Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620. Services will be held privately.

Thomas L. Conrow

August 25, 1948 - June 25, 2020