Thomas Paul Barrett Jr.

SOUTHINGTON - Thomas Paul Barrett Jr. 31, of Southington, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, Thanksgiving Day, at home.

He was born on March 9, 1982, the son of Thomas and Rachel (Brady) Barrett.

Tommy grew up in Southington and graduated from Wilcox Technical School in 2001.

Tommy was the proud father of his seven-year-old daughter, Molly. She was the beautiful and peaceful light of his life. He enjoyed and cherished her every moment. You could always find Tommy watching over Molly at a cheerleading competition, a gymnastic event, or attending one of her school functions. He loved being "Molly's Father."

He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Rachel (Brady) Barrett of Southington; his daughter, Molly Bryn Barrett; sisters, Lindsey Barrett, of Southington; and Jamie Barrett, of Virginia Beach, Va . He leaves a very special friend and mother of their daughter, Alicia Irizarry, and her son, Jacob Irizarry; his paternal grandparents, Paul and Jean Barrett, of Southington; and his maternal grandmother, Cynthia Kaplan, of West Hartford. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, and cousins: Linda and Bruce Graver, of Wethersfield; Susan and John Ciccotelli, of Southington; uncles, Enoch Brady and his daughters; Christopher Brady and wife, Nancy, and daughter; Jonathan and wife, Alexandra Brady, and daughter; Matthew Brady; and Aunt Rebecca and husband, Joe, and their two daughters. Tommy was predeceased by his grandfather, Enoch Brady.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 9:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, to St. Thomas Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Monday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tommy's memory to the Molly Barrett Scholarship Fund, c/o TD Bank, 121 Main St. Southington, CT 06489.

For online condolences and directions visit www.dellavecchiafh.com