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Thomas Hess Obituary
He was born in Norwalk, on Nov. 29, 1932, the son of Jacob and Dorothy (Statham) Hess.
Tom was married to Rose M. Gordon for 59 years.
Tom served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired from Pfizer in 1992, where he had worked as a chemical operator and a sheet metal worker.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Thomas J. Hess Jr. and Velda of South Windham, Edwin Hess and Elaine of Uncasville, and Andrew Hess and Suzanne of Preston. He is also survived by his brothers, William and Alfred Hess of Florida; and his sisters, Barbara Cain of Arizona, Emily Levi of Tennessee, Sandra Scarpa and Faith Mattern, both of Florida; as well as nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Lillian Hawes and Helen Hess.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Interment with military honors will be in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign the guest book, or share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Hess
July 8, 2013
Rose and family so sorry to here about Tom. He was a great friend and mentor we sure had fun bowling. He will be sadly missed. Wally Arnold
Barbara Campagna
July 6, 2013
Andy, thinking of you and your family during this time. Sorry for your loss.
Bryan Piacenza
July 5, 2013
Very sorry, Mrs. Hess, Tom, Ed,and Andy. Your family has had a great impact on my life. I have always looked up to and appreciated Mr. Hess, "He's a good egg".
Carson family
July 5, 2013
Ed & family, sorry to read about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Donald Tyszkiewicz
July 5, 2013
Dear Andy and family:
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Don & Louise Tyszkiewicz
Hank Anderson
July 5, 2013
Andy and Family so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lee Simpson
July 5, 2013
Tom, Ed, and Andy with fond memories I think of your dad, he was truly blessed with three sons and a wonderful wife and will be missed I pray your strength in the Lord in these days ahead of you.
Sharon Morth
July 5, 2013
Our prayers are with you Ed and Elaine and the entire Hess family. We are so sorry for your loss and we pray that God would send His Holy Spirit to comfort you during this time.
Love the Morth Family.
July 4, 2013
Tom, Ed, and Andy,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I know Ed said last time we played golf that he was not doing well. Its never easy to lose a parent. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Ritz
Stanley Wolak
July 4, 2013
Andy Hess and Family.Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.Tom and I had some good laughs together at Pfizer. Sure enjoyed his bowling and golf,a very good man. My deepest sympathy.Stanley Wolak Palm Coast FL.
Gary Pinkham
July 4, 2013
Tom, Andy, Ed, and families.... I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, and offer my sympathy. I really came to know and enjoy Tom and his sense of humor while we worked together in the EAM Shop in Research. I am sure that you have many great memories that will help you all through this difficult time.
My best to you all...
Joyce Gustaf
July 3, 2013
Aunt Rose, Tom Jr, Ed & Andy, We are so saddened by the passing of Uncle Tom. Please know that you all are in our thoughts & prayers. We will miss him dearly. Love to you all. Joyce, Bobby, Jake & Bradley
Roger Robinson
July 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss, I remember when the front light went on the boys ran home.
July 3, 2013
Sending thoughts and prayers your way! So very sorry!! Love to all! Jeff and Cathy Hawes, Hixson,TN.
Sharon Ely Pearson
July 3, 2013
Would Thomas have been related to my grandmother, Edna Hess Haase who was born and lived most of her life in Norwalk, CT but lived in Groton during WWII?
In any case, blessings on a life that was well lived.
Sharon Ely Pearson
Dawn Hawes-Smith
July 3, 2013
Aunt Rose,Tommy Jr, Edwin and Andy: I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Tom. God be with you all. I have the greatest memories of all your family (Hess)and mine(Hawes)in my heart always! We had some great times over the years. I send my love, thoughts and prayers to each of you and your families.
Joe Algiere
July 3, 2013
To the Hess family,I'm so sorry for your loss.I have so many great memories of growing up with Tom and his family on Poquonnock road. Our deepest sympathy from the Algiere family.
Wayne Turley
July 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
Joe Algiere
July 3, 2013
To the Hess family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of growing up with him and his family on Poquonnock road. Our deepest sympathy from the Algiere family.
Ronald Abell
July 3, 2013
MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU AT YOUR GREAT LOSS IWILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH
LEN & CAROL (HAWES) LAFOREST, SR.
July 3, 2013
UNCLE TOM, I WILL MISS YOU DEARLY! AUNT ROSE,TOMMY,JR.,EDWIN,ANDY,AND ALL FAMILY MY HEART AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL! MAY GOD BLESS & KEEP YOU ALL ALWAYS IN HIS PRAYERS!
Crystal Fitzgerald
July 3, 2013
My thoughts are with you and Grandma Rose. You will be missed greatly. Rest in peace. xoxo
Andrew Melissa Alan & Nicole Ladd
July 3, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Rosemary & Stephen Gaska
July 3, 2013
Andy, Sorry for your loss.
July 3, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love- Jo Anne Faraci and the Byington Family
Terry & Donna O'Hanlon
July 3, 2013
To the entire family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you, may God keep you, may He be kind and gracious to you, may He make his face to shine upon you and give you peace, today, tomorrow and forever more.
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