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Thomas Giardini Obituary



Thomas Marshall Giardini, 68, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in Hartford, CT, to Angelo and Mary Giardini, Tom was raised in West Hartford with his three sisters Andrea, Marianne and Barbara. He eventually came to reside in Wethersfield and later Farmington. Graduating from Northwest Catholic High School in 1965, Tom recently attended his 50th high school reunion. Following his graduation, he completed a post-graduate year at The Winchendon School and continued on to receive his undergraduate degree while simultaneously enlisting in the 405th Army Reserve in West Hartford. Throughout his high school and college years, Tom worked for The Associated Construction Company, which his father established in 1942.Tom had a love for family, travel, boating, food and wine, but one of his foremost passions was his company. Working alongside his father for 35 years, Tom was an incredibly dedicated employee of Associated for nearly 50 years. He served as president of the firm for over 30 years. His unabashed love of people and enthusiasm for construction led to a fulfilling career. He was also active in local and national contractor's organizations, serving as CT chapter president of The Associated General Contractors of America, Connecticut Building Congress and Wethersfield Historical Society. He was slated to serve as Chair of the Associated Builders and Contractors of CT for 2016. Throughout his time in Hartford, Tom made it a priority to give back to the community. He was a large supporter of education and the arts as well as other personal interests based in the Metro Hartford area. Tom's humor, boundless enthusiasm, drive, and passion for life and family will never be forgotten. He is survived by Bonnie, his wife of 25 years, their two children Sarah and Thomas, his three sisters, Marianne, Andrea, and Barbara, his brother-in-law, Barry, and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday (Sept. 10th) at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant St., West Hartford. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Calling hours will be Wednesday (Sept 9th) from 4-8 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. A scholarship in Tom's name is being established. Please contact the executive director of AGC, John Butts at 860-529-6855 for how to donate. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com



Published by Hartford Courant from Sep. 6 to Sep. 8, 2015.
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To Tom's Wife, Kids, & Sisters:

Here it is almost a month later. I just wanted to let you all know I am thinking of you.
I hadn't seen Tom very much in the past 25 years, except for running into him occasionallyat bank and elsewhere.
So I was surprised to find myself dwelling on this loss. Also reminiscing so much about what a great guy he was: really so full of life, and humor too.
Anyway I don't have your addresses. But I wanted to convey to you that my heart is indeed going out to you all. And I hope all the affection you must be receiving from afar is helping you.

Linda Case

September 29, 2015

Tom, You were one of those great people you meet in life the memory of which never really diminishes. My family and I are so happy to have met up again and spent some days together in Florence a couple of years back and to know that since we met in 1987.... you never ever changed. We will miss you mate. Our thoughts remain with Bonnie, Sarah and Thomas.
From
Gary, Adrienne, Charlie, Ben, Ella and George Wright

Gary Wright

September 15, 2015

Bonnie, Sarah, and Thomas,
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Tom. It feels like just the other day I saw him at Max Bibo's getting some lunch here in Wethersfield. Tom was such a kind, hardworking man who will not be forgotten. I'm terribly sorry I could not attend the wake with my family, and wanted to let you know if you ever need anything, do not hesitate to call. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Alex Tremblay

September 10, 2015

Bonnie, Sara, and Thomas I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out today and am shocked and saddened. Please know my prayers are with your family at this time. God bless you.

Mary Rolka

September 10, 2015

I offer my deep sympathy to the entire family. I knew Tom of course in High School, but also beforehand through a mutual friend, Fred Cavalier.

William Shages

September 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss Andrea, Marrianne and Barbara...and sincere condolences to Tom's immediate family. He was too young to leave all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lois Fournier Latraverse

September 10, 2015

My sincere condolences go to the Andrea, Barbara and Marianne on the loss of their brother Tom, and to Bonnie, Tom's wife and to his children, Sarah and Thomas. Love and prayers, Francesca Pandolfe Johnston, New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

September 9, 2015

Tom:

So much enthusiasm. It was a pleasure to know you.

Linda Case

September 9, 2015

You were the best brother for which a girl could wish. Love, Andrea

September 9, 2015

All of us at Aztech Enginers, Inc. give our condolences to you and your family.

Pamela Aiello

Pamela Aiello

September 9, 2015

Aside from the shock of his passing, Mr. Giardini had too much to live for to depart so soon.
My condolences to the Giardini family and friends.

Joe Pesci

September 9, 2015

Bonnie and family, I am so sorry. rebecca

rebecca sullivan

September 8, 2015

Tom you were my dear friend and I know you are in the Lord Hands love you my Brother .Curtis Robinson

Curtis Robinson

September 8, 2015

Worked with Tom and Associated on various printing projects throughout the years. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Lisa Gorman
Joseph Merritt & Co., Inc.

September 8, 2015

My condolences to the Giardini family. I feel like I have known Tom for many years, even though I have only been working with him the past year. I am very sorry for your loss.

Alan Lisowski

September 8, 2015

Tom always had a smile. I just saw him at the reunion - he was having such a good time. I'll miss him. My sincere condolences to the entire family.

Sherry Nordeng

September 8, 2015

On behalf of President/Chief Administrator David Eustis and the entire Northwest Catholic High School community, I offer my deepest sympathy on the passing of Thomas Giardini '65.

Thomas was a cherished and active member of the NWC family and we enjoyed spending time with him at his recent class reunion. So we share the Giardini family's grief as they mourn the too-early death of their beloved husband, father, sibling, brother-in-law, cousin, and uncle and dear friend to many.

Please know that we will remember Thomas and all the Giardinis in a special way during our daily prayers this week and also at our next school-wide Mass. We are so very sorry for your loss.

~ Kimberly Spera, Director of Communications, Northwest Catholic High School

Kimberly Spera

September 8, 2015

Dear Bonnie I am shocked and so sad to hear of toms passing, always a great guy, I will miss our lunches together when I came to town, I always considered Tom a true friend my prayers are with you and Tom. Michael solimene Naples florida

September 8, 2015

So very, very saddened and distraught. The Giardini family was/is a most wonderful Kingswood Oxford family. Tom and his construction company did the wonderful expansion of the KO dining hall, as well as the beautiful Victory Bell Tower. The KO community mourns the loss of a dear, dear friend!

Dennis Bisgaard

September 7, 2015

My dear Bonnie, so shocked. Such a delightful time at Tom's and my 50th high school reunion. My deepest sympathies. Bill Kerin, Phoenix, AZ

September 7, 2015

Bonnie,
We are so shocked to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Our deepest sympathies

David Bell

September 7, 2015

Bonnie, Marianne, Andrea and Barbara

I was very shock to hear of Tom's passing. We work many years together at Associated and I have many fond memories of him and your whole family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Love Viola Stenger and Family

September 7, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to Bonnie, Sarah and Tom for their loss. We knew Tom as a warm, jovial person with a disarming smile from the Kingswood Oxford School parent's circle of friends.

Our thoughts and prayers,

Ed, Maria and Gabe Lorenzo

September 7, 2015

My deepest condolences to Tom's family. I remember him fondly from St. Thomas the Apostle to Northwest Catholic. Sympathy and prayers to his family.

Noreen Sylvester Guildner

September 6, 2015

My condolences to the Giardini Family.I've known Tom since the '80's.
An honest,ethical and fun-loving businessperson-a real rarity in the business.Above all he was most proud of his family and talked of them
lovingly.Tom will be missed but not forgotten.

Bill Hunter

September 6, 2015

I am very sorry to hear of Tom passing. I will keep Tom and your family in my prayers.

Steve Mulligan NWCHS 65

Steve Mulligan

September 6, 2015

Dear Bonnie, Sarah, and Thomas,

I have known Bonnie all my life, and FELT like I knew Tom all my life, even though it had only been 27 years or so. Tom never knew a stranger, and was always so much fun to be with. We all had such wonderful times together over the years. Just one example was our day together at Epcot in Orlando in the rain. Tom bought us all rain ponchos, and we kept going. He will be missed by so many friends and family.

My deepest sympathy.

Jodi Mills

September 6, 2015

I remember laughing and talking to Tom as we waited on Farmington Ave. for the bus after school at St. Thomas the Apostle and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to hug Tom and reminisce at our 50th NWCHS reunion in June. Sincere condolences to the entire family.

Patti Killington Thompson

September 6, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Bonnie, Sara and Thomas. I worked side by side with Tom for almost 7 years, I have never met a man with more passion for what he did. I only hope to be as passionate about life as Tom was. Great boss and friend who is will never forget. You can be sure he is in negotiations in Heaven for a major expansion to the pearly gates. Miss you my friend.
Blessings,
Brian Horton

Brian Horton

September 6, 2015

As a long time employee of Associated Construction Co. I remember Tom well and extend to his family my sympathy and prayers.
Ralph Silvester

September 6, 2015

My deepest sympathy on your loss. I knew Tom from when I worked at Maranba Builders.

Dan Quartin

September 6, 2015

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