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Thomas Garrow Obituary

GARROW Thomas J. Garrow, Jr., age 40, of Milford, beloved husband of Dana Cote Garrow, died on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Born in Bridgeport on January 7, 1970, he was a son of Thomas J. and Beverly Musante Garrow of Shelton. Mr. Garrow was a resident of Shelton for many years before moving to Milford four years ago. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1989 and attended Porter and Chester Institute for auto mechanics. Tom was a valued and dedicated employee of Filene's/Macy's for 20 years. He enjoyed motocross racing, fishing, golfing and cooking for his family. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time walking on the beach with the love of his life. In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include two brothers, Kevin Garrow and his wife Dina of Shelton and Brian Garrow and his wife Sharon of Stratford; his father and mother-in-law, David and Karen Bennett of Milford; his sister and brother-in-law, Colleen and John Adam of Valencia, Calif.; his grandmother-in-law, Grace Lakatos of Milford; three nieces, Ashley, Chloe, Sydney and a nephew, Brian. Funeral services will take place on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Nichols United Methodist Church, 35 Shelton Rd., Trumbull. Interment will follow in Lawn Cemetery, Shelton. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund in his memory at Shelton High School through the funeral home. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from May 19 to May 20, 2010.

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Kathleen Musante

June 23, 2010

To my family,

My prayers are with you in this difficult time. Tom was an amazing cousin and we will be greatly missed.

Carminda (Mindy) Braz

June 2, 2010

Dana, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maria Elizabete Baia-DaSilva

June 1, 2010

Dana,I am sorry to hear of your loss.My deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathleen & Kyle Stolz

May 26, 2010

To the Mr & Mrs Garrow, Brian, Kevin, Dana,
I just found out I am so sorry on your loss of Tom. I will always have fond memories of us as kids.Tom will be sadly missed by all that knew him.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and friends of TOM.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Stolz Family

Sheri Romblad

May 25, 2010

Kevin, Brian and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy goes our to your family during this difficult time. Your are in my prayers.

May 24, 2010

From all of us at the Milford Riders Motorcycle Club, who knew and rode with Tom, our heart felt condolances. He was a great guy, great rider, and great competetor. Tom will be deeply missed.
Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Randy Simpson, President

May 24, 2010

Dana, I'am so sorry for your loss.
My heart and prayers are with you.

J.Pallas

Ken Williamson

May 22, 2010

OMG. You did not diserve this happenening to you. From what I've been told, the 2 of you should have gone into their 80's and 90's togeather. I don't know what else to say.
If there is anyhting I can do, please, let me know.

Ken Williamson
[email protected]

Tim Callahan

May 20, 2010

Dana, I am very sorry for your loss. Tom was a genuine guy that everyone loved. I will cherish the mornings with him along with Mike working side by side and figuring out the top ten list on PLR.

Amy Dewey & Peter Megenis

May 20, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a wonderful person and best friend. He will truly be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

With love,

Tammy OConnell

May 20, 2010

Dana, I cannot imagine what you are going through but know that your family & friends love you very much. With Deepest Sympathy, Tammy

Maureen Kelley-Gliford

May 20, 2010

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to your family

Lynn Courtright Collins

May 20, 2010

Dearest Dana and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Always remember the fond memories and love that you shared with Tom. You are in my prayers.

Blaise & Alberta Vitale & Family

May 20, 2010

Dear Dana.....Our most heartfelt sympathy on your loss. You have much Loving Family and Friends for support. We love you.

Ted Sibilia

May 20, 2010

You Will Be Missed.

May 20, 2010

My deepst heartfelt sympathy goes out to DANA AND THE GARROW FAMILY!I will never forget TOM!

Jackie Elsenussi Stratford

Debbie Caseria

May 19, 2010

My deepest condolences to Dana and her family.

LOVE, SHAWNA AND TARAIJA KEMP

May 19, 2010

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Christopher Borona

May 19, 2010

To the Garrow Family,
My deepest condolences to you all. May Tom rest in peace knowing he was deeply loved and will be sadly missed.

Michael Zawacki

May 19, 2010

Tom was one of the most genuine people I have ever met. I always appreciated his sense of humor and his outlook on life, especially during the many years that we worked together. I was lucky to have known Tom. He was a great friend, and he will be greatly missed.

May 19, 2010

Dana,I am so sorry for your lose.Tom was the most kindest person that any one could know,I only worked with him for 3 years but I feel like I knew him forever thats the kind of person he was.You will have the loving memories in your heart forever.My prayers go out to you and his family in this sad time,he will be greatly miss.Desiree Campbell

Shawn Bernas

May 19, 2010

AS a childhood friend of Tommy I had a hard time believing he is gone. To his wife and children I am am truly sorry....
My brother Ed and Roger Sullivan also send There condolences .

May 19, 2010

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Garrow, Brian & Kevin and Dana, We remember with great fondness Tom, Brian & Kevin, who spent many, many days & evenings at our home with our son Joe. They were all like sons to us. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. & Mrs. DelBene (Waterbury, CT --- formerly of Shelton, CT).

Dawn Sherbo-Skehan

May 19, 2010

Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Jeffrey Sherbo

May 19, 2010

Sorry to here about Tommy.Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.

TONY DECESARE

May 19, 2010

I WORKED WITH TOM IN FILENES AND HE WAS ALWAYS PERSONABLE AND PROFESSIONAL WHILE MOVING HEAVY STOCK OR HELPING WITH A FLOOR MOVE. HE WILL BE MISSED.

Liz Gabicki

May 19, 2010

Dana,I am so sorry for your loss. Your Aunt Elaine talked so much about you and Tom that I feel I really know you both. Your pain will be replaced with the wonderful memories of the love that Tom had for you. You will go on with the God's help. You will be in my prayers. Elaine's sister-in-law.

Joe Delbene

May 19, 2010

Brian,Kevin-Mr.&Mrs.Garrow I'm So Sorry to hear about Tommys passing.My deepest sympathy goes to you all.Tom will be missed:(

Claudia DelBene-Stergas

May 19, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Garrow,Keivn and Brian and Tom's wife Dana,I am so sorry for your loss.Tom was a great person.May God Bless you all through this difficult time.You are in are prayers.

Tricia Chamberlain-Safferstein

May 19, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Garrow, Kevin and Brian - I'm so sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. He was a great guy and friend. My deepest condolences to you all and to his wife Dana. May God Bless you all during this very difficult time.

Jenn Stoica (Deeb)

May 19, 2010

Dana and family- im so sorry to hear of your loss. may god give you strengh through a terrible time. Tom was a great guy and always had a smile.

Kara Galaski

May 19, 2010

Dana, My deepest sorrow for your loss. I know that Tom was the most amazing person ever to enter your life. You have so many wonderful memories of him and happy times that you will carry with you forever.
Love,
Kara, Bruce, Addison and Ryan Galaski

John Chipello

May 19, 2010

Tom, you will be so missed by all of us ....John, Mary, and all your friends at JC Cleaning

May 19, 2010

For the family of Thomas Garrow Jr... There are never any words to help soothe during these times, but one can only hope that in time the pain will be replaced by loving memories. I am a friend of Karen's. Jodi Kealey

Janice Cooper

May 19, 2010

Dana, we are so very sorry to hear about your lost, if there is anything
we can do for you please call us 301-0687, we are right next door.
Again I can't express how sorry we are, when I go to church I will pray
for Thomas. Our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
John and Janice Cooper
15 Hanover Street

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