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Thomas Reardon Obituary

Thomas "Pat" Reardon, 80, formerly from East Hartford, CT passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Lewiston, ME on November 4, 1939. He was a graduate of Becker College and served in the United States Air Force. Tom worked as an Accountant for United Technologies almost 30 years. He enjoyed sitting outside in the sun with his family, and his beloved dog, Oreo, and listening to music. He was actively involved in church and AA. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Lucille (Puglisi) Reardon, his three children, Michelle and husband, Steve Colvin, Michael, Suzanne and boyfriend, Ron Miles Sr.; brother Joseph; seven grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Tom's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. Willimantic 06226. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Columba Church, 328 CT-66, Columbia. Burial to follow at 12:00pm at Rose Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill. For an online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 29, 2019.

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Annie & BOB & Jeff COLVIN

November 30, 2019

OUR DEEP SYMPATHY SENT TO LUCILLE.MICHELLE,STEVEN,ANALISE,ISABELLE & FAMILY......WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES & LOTS OF LAUGHS THRU THE YEARS OF KNOWING HIM ESPECIALLY AT OUR HOUSE DURING THE HOLIDAYS......MY FAVORITE MEMORY OF HIM WHEN WE ALL WENT TO DINNER & THE AIRPORT TO SURPRISE STEVE & MICHELLE COMING HOME FROM GETTING ENGAGED...LOTS OF LAUGHS WAITING WITH AUNT MARY & UNCLE OTTO. PLANE WAS LATE OF COURSE LOV YA TOM MAY YOU RIP ALWAYS...

Nancy & Doc Schilke

November 29, 2019

We will remember Tom as a caring person willing to help when asked. He was also a good card player and enjoyed going out to eat and then playing cards for a few hours. He will be missed.

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Dec

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Potter Funeral Home

456 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

Dec

1

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Potter Funeral Home

456 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

Dec

2

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Columba Church

328 CT-66, Columbia, CT

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Burial

12:00 p.m.

Rose Hill Cemetery

Rocky Hill, CT

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456 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

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