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Thomas Sinclair Obituary

SINCLAIR Thomas Sinclair Jr., age 52, of Fairfield, died of a heart attack Saturday, June 2, 2012, while driving to work. Tom was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Staten Island where he attended Monsignor Farrell High School. He studied accounting at Manhattan College, was a CPA and ran his own consulting company. He was an avid sports fan, particularly baseball, and was a coach and past board member of Fairfield American Little League. The happiest days of his life were spent on the little league field and he helped coach two of his teams to District Championships. He was so proud of his children and loved to watch Kevin play baseball and Colleen dance. Tom was also a past board member of the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which funded medical research on Rett Syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects his daughter, Katie. Tom was married to Jeanne Morrison Sinclair for 24 years and had 3 children, Katie 18 a senior at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, Kevin, a senior at Fairfield Prep, and Colleen, a freshman at Fairfield Warde High School. Tom also leaves behind his mother, Peggy Sinclair, sister, Debbie Sinclair Cummings, brother-in-law, Tim Cummings of Staten Island, NY and so many friends from every part of his life. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Sinclair Sr. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY in St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr., Fairfield with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. The family has requested no flowers. www.parentelauro.com

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2012.

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Robin Casolino

June 7, 2012

Dear Jeanne,Katie,Colleen and Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Tom for years and he was a wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Denise Cummings

June 7, 2012

Jeannie, Kevin,Katie and Colleen-I am so sorry to hear about Tom. You are in our hearts and prayers. Please keep your memories of him alive in your heart and mind and with God's presence, you will persevere.
Denise And Chris Cummings

June 6, 2012

Jeanne Katie Collen and Kevin
The Wonderland Wizards and Wonderland of Ice express sincere condolences to your family. We will miss Tom sitting in front of the rink smoking his cigar. We will never forget Tom.
Wonderland Wizards

Sherry Nicholson

June 6, 2012

Jeanne and Family,
I mourn your loss. Life is so short and sweet,
God Bless,
Sherry Nicholson

Andrew Claflin & Family

June 6, 2012

The look on Tom's face last year, when Kevin scored an impossible-angle goal at Wonderland said it all about Tom: actually humbled by the experience of loving his family. And even though I mostly saw Tom at our boys' ball field and the rink, he was always so Proud and thankful for his daughters, too. God bless Jeanne, Katie, Colleen & Kevin.

Rachel, Michael, Stephen and Laura Brunetti

June 6, 2012

Jeannie, Kevin, Katie, and Colleen, Words cannot express our most sincere condolences to you and your family during this most difficult time. Michael and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. Tom was a great guy, a great coach. We have many fond, fun memories of him through the years. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him

Michelle&Terry Quinn

June 6, 2012

Jeannie,Katie, Kevin,and Colleen, Our hearts are broken and our minds are filled with so,so ,many wonderful memories of such a special man! We were truely blessed to call him our friend!

June 6, 2012

Kevin, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Mrs. O'Reilly

Pat Steo

June 6, 2012

Jeannie - Tom and I worked together at Morgan Schiff and I have fond memories of him - he was a terrific guy.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Pat Steo

June 5, 2012

Jeannie:
My heart goes out to you and your children for the loss of such a great man. I will always remember Sinco for the bright smile and warm welcome he offered everyone he met. We are all better for the time we shared with Sinco.

Katie, Kevin and Colleen:
I knew your Dad before you guys were born. Although you are now heartbroken and suffering, when your tears dry, you will be comforted to know just how great a man your Dad was. I was one of the fortunate people who was a friend of your Dad. You are blessed to be the children of Tom Sinclair.

God bless-
Doug McKay

Liane Nelson (Gagne)

June 5, 2012

Jeanne, Katie, Kevin and Colleen, Todd and I remember: Mill Hill ball field; times at Hunt Ridge; drinking beers on Metro North; having your family for dinner on our back deck, with Katie and Juliana giggling about Three's Company; Todd getting sage Fairfield American LL advice from Tom; watching Katie graduate from Osborn Hill and patting Tom's arm while he cried. Life is such a mish-mash of love and chaos, we are so sad for all of you.

June 5, 2012

Dear Jeanne, Kevin, Katie and Colleen, It is with great sadness we extend our heartfelt condolences to each of you. Thinking of you with love, The Nagel Family Randy, Karen, Samantha & Jesse

John Aymar

June 5, 2012

Dear Jeanne, girls and especially Kevin,
I am so sorry for your loss of Tom way too soon. He will always remain in my fondest memories for the times we spent together at the ball fields and ice rinks - watching, commenting, and cracking knowledgeable quips and jokes. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this trying time.

Connie Richardson

June 5, 2012

Dear Sinclair Family , Sending you prayers of comfort, Always remember his saturday's visits to the store and our happy conversations about the children He was a wonderful dad and Husband .
Connie

The Acciarino Family

June 5, 2012

It is with profound sadness to learn of Tom's sudden passing. With heavy hearts we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Jeanne, Katie, Kevin and Colleen on the loss of a such a wonderful man. May the Lord give you the strength to get through this most difficult time. Please know that we are here for you to help in any way possible.

Gena Lockery

June 5, 2012

Kevin and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Lockery Family, Bill, Gena and Dean

June 5, 2012

Dear Jeanne, Katie, Kevin, and Colleen,
It is with utter shock that we heard about your loss .... our loss, we will remember Tom with love and lots of smiles. We will miss him as you will but think of the heart warming way about him and the laughter you shared. The calls to the dugout from the stands :o) Please let us know if you need anything!! Our thoughts are with you, Holly, Bob, Jake, Sam, Elliot, and Olivia.

The Knorr Family - Reini, Michael, Julia, Daniel, Melissa and Sammy

June 5, 2012

Dear Jeanne and children, especially Colleen.  

Our hearts are overflowing with sadness at your unimaginable sorrow.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in memories and strength in each other's love throughout this difficult time.

Kammy Wurzel

June 5, 2012

Jake, Liam and I are so saddened to hear about Tom. We all have so many fond memories of Tom. His passion and relentless efforts on the baseball field will remain in all of our hearts. Tom will be sorely missed by so so many. How lucky we all were to have known such a spectacular man !! You all have and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May god give you strength to endure your painful loss. Big hugs to all of you.

June 5, 2012

Dear Jeanne and family, our hearts go out to you for your unimaginable loss. We share your grief and hope that his cherished memories give you comfort at this time.

- The Casey Lee family (Fairfield, CT)

June 5, 2012

Jeanne and family. We are saddened to hear about Tom. Please know that you can call if you need anything. Rides for Colleen or anything at all that comes up. We keep you in our prayers. Cindy, Keith, and Amanda Perham

John Sohigian

June 5, 2012

On behalf of the Board and entire membership of Fairfield American Little League, our heartfelt condolences to the Sinclair Family for your loss. Tom was a great contributor to Fairfield American who helped shape not only the boys who played for him but the entire League.

Maureen (Ford) Schneider

June 5, 2012

Jeanne and children, Mrs. Sinclair, Debbie & Timmy,

I don't even know how to put into words how sorry I am to hear the news about Tommy. He was always one of my favorite guys in the neighborhood and I will keep him in my prayers always. I will never forget his kindness to us when Gerard passed away, we were so grateful for his support. May God watch over all of you and give you the strength you need at this time. My love and my heart are with you all.

Maureen

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

June 5, 2012

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

Kathy Morehouse

June 5, 2012

Jeanne,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that the wonderful memories you and your children share will comfort you. If there in anything I can do to help, please let me know.

Kathy

Ann Iuraduri

June 5, 2012

Dear Jeanne and family we are sending you our thoughts and prayers. We remember Tom fondly.

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