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1953
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2019
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Thomas Wininger Obituary
In addition to his wife Laurie and mother Stella, he is survived by his three girls, Michelle Wininger, Meghan Wininger and Mandi Christoni and her husband JR Christoni. Tom is also survived by his grandchildren, Gauge Angelo and Chloe Rose, who were the lights of his life; his sisters, Sharon and Debbie and their spouses, and his sister Linda. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Rose Fortunato; his brother-in-law Michael and his spouse, and many nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by his father-in-law, Michael Fortunato.
Tom shared his love of the water and fishing with his family and friends. This love led him to achieve his U.S. Merchant Marine Officer License. When not on the water, Tom enjoyed hunting and training his labrador retrievers. Tom loved music and could be found at many Jimmy Buffett concerts with his wife by his side. His craft was welding; he was arguably one of the most intricate welders known in Connecticut. Tom lived to laugh and tell jokes. In his words, "His beautiful girls were his pride and joy," and because of them his legacy will live on forever.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Tuesday, August 27, from 5 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 am from the funeral home when the funeral cortege will proceed to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Ave., Meriden. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meriden. www.wallingfordfh.com
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September 1, 2019
megan and family ,,,,i am so sorry for your loss you are all in my prayers....kathy korab
Maria Wilson
August 27, 2019
Laurie,
I wish to express my deep and sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband, Tom. With prayers, Maria
Mary Lynn McDade & Family
August 27, 2019
Laurie, Michelle, Meghan & Mandi,
Wishing you strength and peace during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bryan LaFountain
August 27, 2019
Laurie, Michelle, Meghan, and Mandi,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was one of a kind. Whenever I ran into him on the beach I left with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Bry
Rich Neff
August 26, 2019
To the Wininger Family: I was Tom's new hire instructor at Amtrak and I always enjoyed his participation and his sense of humor. He helped make my job easier and more enjoyable. I have many fond memories of Tom and will hold them in my heart as a tribute to him. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betty O'Bryan
August 26, 2019
Laurie, Michelle, Mandy and Meghan,
There are no words that can be spoken that can ease the loss of your husband, Laurie, and your father, girls. Only know that I am so sorry for your loss and that you are loved.
God bless,
Betty
Pattie Ficorilli
August 25, 2019
Laurie,
So very sorry to read about Tom's passing. If you recall 10 years ago we met you and Tom after losing our yellow lab and we got our beautiful boy Dustin from your Misty. We live right around the corner from you on Shangri. We will forever be grateful to Tom for blessing us with such a beautiful dog. My heart goes out to you. Please feel free to stop in any time. Regards, Ray and Pattie Ficorilli
Donna Herbert
August 24, 2019
To Laurie, their girls and family,Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather. Tom will be greatly missed by all the many lives he touched, especially with his great smile, and contagious laugh. We love you and will miss you Tom. May god keep you in his loving care. RIP Tom. Love, Donna
Paul Merola
August 24, 2019
To Laurie and Tom's Family;
You all have my most deepest condolences on the loss of Tom. I met him before we became neighbors 30+ years ago through the business we were in. It was a surprise to us and we had many laughs over the fact that we both built houses only a couple doors away from each other.
Keep the faith,
RIP Tom.
Mary Coutu
August 23, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your dad, Michelle.
Kristy Uhlan
August 23, 2019
Im so sorry hear of the passing of your dad! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Michelle Wininger
August 23, 2019
Love you Dad
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