HARTLY - Thomas Francis Conlon II died Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He was 72. He was born Nov. 2, 1938, in New York, N.Y., to Joseph F. Conlon and Theresa Conlon. Tom was an active man throughout his life; he enjoyed working outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He pursued many interests and was a passionate woodworker. He worked over thirty-four years as a High School Principal, most of that time spent at Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver, N.J. Tom belonged to numerous organizations, including the Atlantic Highlands First Aid Squad in N.J., in which he served as a Captain; he also belonged to the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Robertsville Archers and the Delaware Christmas Tree Growers Association. He was a member of Holy Cross Church in Dover. Tom and his wife established Turning Pointe Farm in Hartly, where they grow Christmas trees. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Rose Annmarie Rusch; and his brother, Joseph F.Conlon Jr. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Roseann; and their children, Thomas F. Conlon III of Oceanport, N.J., Colleen Rusch and her husband Douglas of Eatontown, N.J., Theresa Gonzalez and her husband David of Hartly, Raymond Conlon of West Berlin, N.J., and Kathleen Conlon of Rumson, N.J. He is remembered by his grandchildren, Tracy Conlon, Thomas F. Conlon IV, Douglas Rusch, Matthew Rusch, Adrianna Gonzalez, Marissa Gonzalez, Grace Gonzalez and Amy Noel Conlon. Thomas will be deeply missed by his sisters, Virginia Hassler of Merrick, N.Y., Patricia Barrett of Avon, N.J., and Theresa Conlon of Jersey City, N.J.; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A viewing will be held Sunday, July 10, at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming from 1 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. Services will follow on Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Church, 631 South State Street in Dover. Cremation will follow the services. Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.