Waterford, CT, Connecticut
Waterford - S. Thomas Fabrykiewicz, a.k.a. "Tom", "Fab", or "Mr. Fix It" to the great relief and gratitude of friends, family members, and neighbors, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London.
He was born in Meridan, on July 15, 1928, the son of Stefan and Jennie Bilecki Slivinski Fabrykiewicz.
Tom graduated from Chapman Technical High School in 1947.
He was married to Louise (Weingarten) Fabrykiewicz, who survives him, on Sept. 11, 1948.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Steven Fabrykiewicz of DeLancey, N.Y., Peter Fabrykiewicz of Stonington, and Mary F. McTeague of Waterford; his grandchildren, Steven Giesing of Safety Harbor, Fla., David Giesing of Norwich, Peter and Sam Fabrykiewicz of DeLancey, Julie Fabrykiewicz of Stonington, Ali McTeague of Colchester, and Kitty McTeague of Waterford; and his great-granddaughters, Kylee Faria of Gulfport, Fla., and Addison Hurd of Norwich; and a sister, Ruth Taylor of Melbourne, Fla.
His three brothers, Frank, George, and Louis Slivinski predeceased him.
Mr. Fabrykiewicz retired as an assistant engineer at Pfizer in 1983.
His outstanding athletic ability was demonstrated as a participating member of the football, basketball, and baseball teams while as a student at Chapman Tech High School. He was a member of Morgan League Championship Thomas Hose and Pfizer baseball teams throughout the late 1940s and 1950s, and was a formidable opponent in golf tournaments at Shennecossett and the New London Country Clubs. Fab was also an avid boater and fisherman.
A Celebration of his Life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. His burial in Noank Valley Cemetery will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to Save Ocean Beach, PO Box 147, New London CT 06320.
Louise, Peter, Julie and Family,
I pray God send the Holy Spirit to comfort and console you during this time of sorrow. I pray also for the repose of Tom's soul, and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Rhonda (Herriott) Urbec
Rhonda Herriott
May 18, 2009 | Westerly, RI
Aunt Louise, Mary, Ali and Kitty,
I am so sorry for you loss. I wish I could be there for you all the way you were there for us when my Grandpa died. I never got to know Uncle Tommy as well as I would have liked to. He seemed like a very great man. Grandpa talked about him all the time. I am very sad because I always meant to write him and thank him for the amazing pictures of Lou and Lucille in happier times and I never got around to it. Now I can't. Bless you all and you will be...
Denise Bolton
May 18, 2009 | Hawthorne, CA
Louise, Peter and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all and accept my sincere condolennces.
Denise Mahoney
May 18, 2009 | Stonington
Mary, Ali, Kitty and family, our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness, we wish you all the best.
Gary Baillargeon and John Twomey
May 18, 2009
I didn't know Tom except through phone calls but I did care about him. His grandson Steven and I will greatly miss him. We love you Gram and we send you our love and prayers.
Steven and Alicia Giesing
May 18, 2009 | Safety Harbor, FL
Mary, Ali, Kitty, Mrs. Fabrykiewicz, Stephen, Peter and family: may you find comfort in the knowledge that you remain in the thoughts and prayers of many. Peace to you all.
Colleen Delaporta
May 17, 2009 | Norwich, CT
I have many favorable memories of Tom, we played on the Pfizer baseball team in the Morgan Park League. Tom always gave 100% on and off the field. I'm sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he will be missed by many.
Walter Ramus
May 17, 2009 | Englewood, FL
I am so sorry for your loss Mrs.Fabrykiewicz. Even though I haven't seen you since I had you as my 3rd grade teacher back in the 80's,you are still so important to me. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Qiana Broach Taylor
May 17, 2009 | Kings Bay NSB, GA
Louise, Mary and family my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terri Johnson
May 17, 2009 | Norwich, CT
