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Thomas DELFINO Obituary
Thomas "Tommy" M. Delfino, 65, of Bristol, passed away after a courageous year long battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. He was the loving husband of Donata Sawczuk and together they shared 15 years of marriage. Born on August 9, 1949 in New Britain, he was the son of Theresa (Brescia) Delfino and the late Angelo W. Delfino. Tommy was a graduate of The Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford and went on to serve his country proudly in the National Guard. Tommy dedicated his life to his business as a Partner of the Industrial Builders and Realty Company. He was instrumental in the development of numerous residential and commercial buildings in the Central Connecticut area. Outside of the office, he was an avid skier and loved animals, especially dogs. He also enjoyed gardening as well as vacations in Florida. His kindness and generosity were known to all. Most importantly, he loved his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his wife Donata and his mother Theresa, he is survived by his brother William Delfino and his wife Dale, and his sisters Marilyn Delfino and Karen Delfino all of Bristol, his uncle Donald Brescia of NYC, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services and burial were held privately by the family. O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Forestville/Bristol assisted the family with the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Foodshare, 450 Woodland Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002. For online condolences, please visit www.obrien-funeralhome.com
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Libby Chiapperino
September 21, 2015
Our apology for sending this message when so much time has passed. We didn't know of your loss until yesterday. Tom was one of the kindest, sweetest men we have been privledged to know. We just all loved Tom. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. I went back to reread our text messages that we sent to each other during his battle with Cancer. The last few times we spoke will his words will always be in my heart.
Robert Testa
April 18, 2015
My Deepest sympathy to thee entire Delfino family ,Especially mom-Theresa. May God bless you all. Thomas a great man and wonderful business man. He was a delight to partner with through AFRT Associates and Ancona propertymanagement. My heart goes out to the Delfino family. Always,Kara and Robert Testa Foundation..
MARK BARANSKI
April 16, 2015
I would like to tell the family how sorry I am that Tom is no longer with us. I have worked with him for years. I work at H.O Penn and I would deal with him personally when ever he needed something. He would always ask for me and I was Glad to help him . He might tell me of his weekend escapades and maybe some good news. ( casino oriented folks ) We would compare notes... his was always better, but he would shrug them off. Just yesterday, you came in for parts and I asked how Tom was, Not knowing, what had happened... So, to the Family , all I can say, I'm sorry for Our lose he was Awesome ! He felt like an uncle to me, if you will....
April 15, 2015
I will forever remember and love tommy! he is a great example to follow. His kind words and actions will always be remembered. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends
Deirdre Morrissey-Berru
April 15, 2015
Tommy was a great friend, and kind to all. My memory of Tommy is that he drove me to high school at Mount St. Joseph Academy in West Hartford in his Jeep, on many occasions. I always enjoyed our conversations about life as we were growing up. Although I lost touch with him over the years since I have been living in California, my deepest sympathy go out to his family in Connecticut.
Joe and Linda Verardi
April 15, 2015
Your Tommy is not far from you, for he will live in your hearts forever as ours does.
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