More than $50,000 raised for family of Chelsea Police detective who died: ‘Scott cherished his role as a father’
Donations have been pouring in for the family of the Chelsea Police detective who died last week, amid an outpouring of community support in memory of the cop who busted MS-13.
Det. Scott Conley, 52, died after a lengthy battle with an illness — leaving behind his wife and four children following his “sudden and tragic passing.”
Two fundraisers were created in the wake of his death, and more than $50,000 had been raised for his family as of Wednesday afternoon.
A GoFundMe was launched to support his family, and The Greg Hill Foundation was also raising funds.
“Detective Conley leaves behind a devoted Wife and 4 Children (18 Year Old Twin Sons, A 14 Year Old Daughter, & a 10 Year Old Daughter),” the GoFundMe page reads.
“This GOFUNDME is to assist the family during this difficult time in their lives without their family member,” the fundraiser page adds. “Thank you in advance for your contributions. Any contributions is helpful; no matter big or small.”
The GoFundMe’s goal was $25,000, and that total was already surpassed on Wednesday.
“Thank you for supporting the Family of Detective Scott Conley,” the Chelsea Police Department posted. “Scott leaves behind a wife and 4 Children. No amount is too small.”
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Conley had been a member of the Chelsea police force for nearly three decades, from February of 1996 up until his death.
During Conley’s tenure in Chelsea, he was assigned to the department’s first critical response team — receiving specialized training in tactical and urban operations with a focus on gang operations.
He was assigned as a task force officer with the FBI’s Violent Gang Task Force, operating out of the Boston field office in Chelsea. Conley investigated transnational gangs that operate between the U.S. and Central America. He had traveled numerous times to Central America, most notably to El Salvador, as a consultant for the U.S. State Department.
Mass State Police said Conley had “provided tremendous assistance to MSP on many cases, including the dismantling of the violent MS-13 gang.”
In addition to the GoFundMe page, The Greg Hill Foundation launched a donation page for the family. More than $23,000 had been raised as of Wednesday afternoon.
“Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, The Greg Hill Foundation will match all donations up to $10,000 to support the Conley Family in their time of need,” the Foundation posted.
Conley, of Topsfield, was married to Elaine, and he was the father of Aidan, Max, Keira, and Shea.
“Above all else, Scott cherished his role as a father, lovingly known as Papa to his children,” his obituary reads. “He was their coach, their mentor, and their biggest cheerleader in all of life’s endeavors.
“Scott’s larger-than-life personality and captivating tales left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him,” the obituary reads. “With a presence that could light up any room, Scott was cherished and adored by many. May his many stories live on in our memories, keeping his spirit alive forever.”
The wake will be on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers.
The funeral will be on Monday at 10 a.m. in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Burial is private.
The GoFundMe page is titled, “Detective Scott Conley.”
The Greg Hill Foundation fundraising page is called, “Chelsea Police Detective Conley.”