Obituary of Martin John Connolly

Martin John Connolly, 48 years old of Santa Barbara passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2012. Martin was born in Manchester, England on February 28, 1964 to loving parents Anthony and Pauline Connolly. The Connolly Family immigrated to the U.S. in 1969 when they moved to Goleta, CA. Martin attended local schools, Dos Pueblos High School, and later graduated from the Allen Hancock Fire Academy. Martin's career started at the Pismo Beach Fire Dept. where he thoroughly enjoyed being a firefighter for 3 years. He then started a career in the construction field where he spent the past 23 years. He became a General Contractor 16 years ago and started his own company, Concise Construction where he enjoyed working on a multitude of remodel and custom home construction projects. He participated in the CALM Showcase but one of his last and most notable projects that he worked on with his cousin, Chrissy was a custom home known as "The Villa" where he was the superintendent. Martin was a very loving Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend to so many. First and foremost, he was an amazing and dedicated Father to his daughter, Caitlin whom he cherished and loved so much. Caitlin was the light of his life and the center of his universe. Martin was the ultimate #1 Daddy to his daughter, and loved spending every minute he had with her. Martin was such a kind, generous, loving, and free-spirited person with a great sense of humor, and a heart of gold. Martin befriended everyone he met and had many, many friends; he was loved by all. Martin valued and loved his family more than anything and was always looking forward to the next family gathering. Some of Martin's interests include: Camping, dirt bike riding, surfing, snowboarding, watching his niece and nephew play sports, hiking, biking, riding his Harley, attending the local Fiesta and Solstice parades, taking his dog "Woody" to the "Big Dog" parade, skateboarding at the beach, chowder at his favorite spot "Brophy's", concerts at the Bowl, and spending time with his family and friends. Martin is survived by his 7 year old daughter, Caitlin, his father, Anthony, his sister Michelle Buhring (Mike, Kristen & Stephen), brothers Michael Connolly (Tonea Songer), and Patrick Connolly (Anne & Noah) along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Martin also leaves behind his girlfriend, Jacqueline Tetrick Loomis and her children (Dustin, Desseray & Lily) whom he loved very much. Martin was preceded in death by his Mother, Pauline who passed away in 2010. A celebration of Martin's life will be held on Friday, June 1, at Goleta Beach (Area A), 2PM. In lieu of flowers, a college trust fund will be established for Martin's daughter, Caitlin; details will be posted on Martin's and his family members FaceBook page once available. The Connolly family would like to thank all the family, friends, and others for their tremendous support through these most challenging days, without whom this would have been much more difficult. We are extremely grateful. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary