Photo courtesy of Wallingford Funeral Home - Wallingford
Wallingford, Connecticut
Mar 29, 1939 – Feb 7, 2020 (Age 80)
Thomas J. Gersz Sr., 80, of Yalesville, died Friday, February 7, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Genevieve (Kras) Gersz of 56 years.
He was born in New Haven, March 29, 1939, a son of the late Ignatius and Mary (Hilinski) Gersz. Tom graduated from Notre Dame...
Read MoreSo sorry for your loss to the Gersz Family. And to every student that he touched. A great man, teacher,neighbor and friend. God Bless.
Danielle Heroux-Hammon
February 25, 2020 | Yalesville, CT | Neighbor
So sorry to have read about the passing of Tom.
I was a counselor at Derby High School during Tom's tenure at Derby High. Always had the utmost respect for him. My thoughts and prayers are with You all at this time.
Henry Rondini
The Villages, FL
February 13, 2020
Tom was always respected in the education community, for his skill and his level-headedness. He seemed continuously upbeat. He has left a great legacy for friends and family. Both family and friends have a host of special memories to support them as they grieve the loss of this fine man.
Mike gannon
February 13, 2020 | Wallingford, CT
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gersz family at this time. I was a classmate and friend of Tom's at Notre Dame High School '57.
Bob and Mary Ann McDonald
February 12, 2020 | Fort Myers (formerly Avon CT, FL | Classmate
Dear Gersz Family -
I am so sorry to hear of "Big Tom's" passing. I wish I was closer to be able to share my condolences in person. I will always remember Mr. Gersz as a great example of how to be a loving father, educator, and coach and challenge the people around him to do their best. It is not always an easy role to play, but I know I was better for being around him. His legacy shines through one of the best families I have had the honor of knowing, and thousands of students...
Brendan Farley
February 12, 2020 | San Diego, CA | Friend
Dear Carolyn please know youre in my thoughts and prayers Im so sorry about the loss of your father
Mary Levine
February 12, 2020 | Friend
Its a sad day when an amazing man like Mr. Gersz passes. He inspired me to be best at what I do in life which I did. Very few people have such a gift. Through the years I have thought of him time to time and wondered how he was doing. The least I could do is to tell his family what a great person he was. God bless you Mr. Gersz and your loving family.
Herb Anderson Sheehan High 1975
Herb Anderson
February 11, 2020 | Venice, FL | Student
Dear Carolyn, Donna, Caitlin, and family,
Sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. May your memories bring you comfort. Thoughts and prayers, the Blooms-Scott, Michele, Sarah & Dianna
Michele Bloom
February 11, 2020 | Wallingford | Friend
Dear Genevieve so very sorry for loss.
Geraldine Spadacenta
February 11, 2020 | Branford, CT | Family