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Thomas Rotzal Obituary
Thomas Otto Rotzal, Sr., age 70, of Milford, formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of Cindy Rotzal, passed on Friday, July 16, 2021. Tom's lifelong passion was for cars. He drove a tow truck from the age of 17, and continued working on and collecting cars throughout his life. Tom was also an avid bowler, competing in leagues since a child with his father at Circle Lanes. After moving to Milford, Tom began bowling at AMF Milford Lanes. In addition to his beloved wife, Cindy, Tom is survived by two sons, Thomas Rotzal, Jr. (TJ) and wife Tanya, and Jason Rotzal; a stepson, Shawn Miller; two grandchildren, Tiana and Tommie Rotzal; two brothers-in-law, John Barate, and Al Nalewajk; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Troy, Nancy Nalewajk, and Dawn Roberge; as well as several nieces and nephews. Thomas was predeceased by his parents, Otto and Jean Rotzal; and his sister, Nancy Barate. Friends and family are invited to gather Tuesday, July 20, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Tom's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For information or to sign an online register, please visit www.SpearFuneralHome.com
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Nancy Senger Devan
July 19, 2021
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I graduated high school with Tom and have many wonderful memories from our high school year. Having always owned clunkers myself, Tom's skill as a mechanic pulled me out auto jams more times than I can count. As a Fairfield resident, my to go place was Ackleys on the Post Road where he worked with owner Glenn. I'm in complete and utter shock and feel your loss. I lost my husband 5 years ago. I pray for your family and know his legacy will live on thru his sons. With sincere and deepest sympathy, Nancy Senger Devan, Tamworth, New Hampshire
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
July 18, 2021
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