Thomas R. Jezouit

Thomas "Tom" R. Jezouit, 71, of Ellington, loving husband of 37 years to Christian "Chris" (Finance) Jezouit, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 after an extended illness. Born in Manchester, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Skiba) Jezouit, he grew up and lived in Glastonbury before moving to Ellington 36 years ago. He was a graduate of Glastonbury High School, Class of 1958. He served in the U. S. Army Reserves. Tom started his career in banking with First Federal Savings and prior to his retirement, Tom was a Paralegal for Day, Berry & Howard, LLP in Hartford for many years. He was a communicant of the Ellington Congregational Church. He was a former member of the Rockville Rotary Club and the American Legion Post # 62 in Ellington. He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, fishing and bowling. Tom was an avid NASCAR, Braves, Cowboy's and UCONN basketball fan. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his wife Chris, he is survived by his beloved children, Jean Milbrandt and her husband Matt of East Hartford, Thomas R. Jezouit, Jr. of South Windsor, Julie Smith and her husband Andrew of Windsor, and Jen Charette and her husband Jim of Ellington; his grandchildren, Kaleigh, Matthew, Jason, Lauren and Tommy; a brother, Alfred Jezouit and wife Donna of South Windsor; a sister, Evelyn Moses and husband Art of Bristol, his mother-in-law, Christian Finance of Ellington; a sister-in-law, Peggy Campbell of Ellington; a brother-in-law, Richard Finance and his wife Nannette of South Windsor; a good friend Bob Poggie; several nieces and nephews, and his two little dogs, Mac and Maggie. His family would like to thank all of the staff at Woodlake at Tolland for the excellent care that was given to him. His family will receive friends for calling hours on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 4 – 7 P.M. at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon, followed by a memorial service beginning at 7 P.M. Burial will be private and at the convenience of his family. Memorial donations in Tom's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.