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Michael Tomko Obituary
Michael K. Tomko, age 80, of Shelton entered into rest surrounded by his loving family on Sunday June 11, 2017 at Griffin Hospital in Derby. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Patricia (Monahan) Tomko. He was born in Derby on August 24, 1936 the son of the late John J. and Doris E. (Snuffel) Tomko. He was a lifelong resident of Shelton. Mike was a graduate of Shelton High School. He served his country in the US Navy both in active duty and the reserves. He was deployed on the USS Boston and spent time boxing for the Navy in the featherweight division. He came home from the Navy to work in the family business Tomko's Hardware for many years. Following his time in the family business he worked as a sales manager for various companies. After his "retirement" he spent several days per week helping out at Oxford Paints & Hardware. Mike was an avid Boston Red Sox and UCONN Women's Basketball fan. He also enjoyed spending time reading westerns, repairing clocks, and taking care of his large garden. He is also survived by his loving daughter of Susan Tomko of Terryville and her children Kristin Pleines and her partner Chad Phillips, Timothy and Matthew Pleines and loving son Robert Tomko and his wife Lori of Old Saybrook and their children Kacey and Michael Tomko, brother John Tomko, and sisters Louise Nowotny, and Karen Tomko McGovern, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy Rollinson. Friends are invited to attend Mike's Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday June 15 at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret Mary's Church, 50 Donovan Lane Shelton. Entombment will follow in Mt. St. Peter's Garden Mausoleum with Military Honors. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Shelton Intermediate School Community Garden at www.siscommunitygarden.com. Online condolences can be left for his family at www.riverviewfh.com. The Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road Shelton, has been entrusted with his arrangements.
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June 18, 2017
My deepest sympathy and thoughts to the whole family. He was such a good man and neighbor, especially to my mom over these last years since my dad's passing. She always told me how he would bring her a tomato plant every year. Such a kind, thoughtful person. Love to you all, Veronica (Skurat) Pesce
June 16, 2017
To Michael's family,
Sorry to read of Mike's passing, we were classmates and we would have reunions at the Valley Diner four times a year. We pray that Michael is in a place of rest and peace.
Love Kathy and Bill Kozak.
Susan Petruccelli
June 13, 2017
Mrs T, Susan and Rob, my heartfelt sympathy. Prayers for you and all the family. Such special memories of Mr. T when I was young. Love to all
Mary Ann Landino
June 13, 2017
Dear Pat and Family,
Our sincere sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this difficult time of loss.
We are in disbelief that Mike is gone. He was always ambitious and looking for new challenges to tackle. We always marveled at the remarkable number of miles that Mike logged during his happy days of jogging; he had a highly respected energy level.
Mike has left a GIANT footprint in the world; that will not be forgotten.
Godspeed, Dear Mike,
The Landino Family
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Colby Whitfield
June 13, 2017
Bob - My deepest sympathies for you and your family's loss. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Colby
Grace Monahan
June 13, 2017
Mickey.
Always the gentleman, deep love for his family, supportive and kind is the best way to describe him. My sincere sympathy to you, Pat, Sue and Rob during this difficult time.
Deborah Payne
June 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy to you Susan.May the Lord give you the peace that passes all understanding.
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