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Thomas Vayda Obituary
VAYDA, Thomas J. Thomas J. Vayda, 43, of Old Canal Way, Weatogue husband of Lynn (Newberry) Vayda, died Saturday, (May 21, 2005). He was born March 5, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN, son of John Vayda of Simsbury and the late Jeri Lynn (LaMorticella) Vayda. A resident of Simsbury for 25 years, Mr. Vayda was a self made entrepreneur who started A Guaranteed Pest Control Company, Inc. where he kept his community pest free for the past 17 years. Tom was an avid golfer who lived life to its fullest. He was extremely giving, accommodating and was beyond generous. Tom kept everyone laughing and lived by the rule, "don't linger on mistakes of the past, push forward." He is survived by his wife and sons, Neil and Austin Vayda both of Simsbury; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Kenneth and Julia Vayda of Southport, David Vayda of West Palm Beach, FL, and Richard Vayda of Manhattan, NY; and his mother and father-in-law, Joseph and Darlene Newberry of Moline, IL. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, TODAY, May 24, from 6–8 p.m. Funeral will be Wednesday, May 25, 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Simsbury. Burial will be in Simsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Village for Families and Children, 1680 Albany Ave., Hartford, CT 06105-1099.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Vayda
Dave Cormier
September 8, 2005
Tom,
I do not know if they have basketball in heaven, but they should. When I get there you owe me a game. You are one of the best human beings I have ever met.
Your Friend Dave
krista petersen
May 25, 2005
neil, i am very sorry to hear about your dad. my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Donna Brown
May 25, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the family. It seems like just yesterday Tom and Kenny sat in my office at Compass Realty and asked to be a vendor for pest inspections.....and through the years when I always called them. I was calling for service when I found out what had happened. It was a very sad day and I will miss Tom very much. My deepest sympathy to the family...Donna Brown
Lisa Cabrera
May 25, 2005
We were deeply saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Christopher and his friends will always treasure the time they spent with Austin and his father. Tom was very kind and generous with the neighborhood kids and they always had a lot of fun. Every time I saw Tom I would comment on how Austin and Neil looked more and more like him every day...they even shared the same mannerisms. Tom got such a big kick out of that and would always grin and thank me for saying that. It was very clear on how proud he was of his boys. Austin, Neil & Lynn, please remember that you remain in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you.
Sheree Landerman
May 25, 2005
I met Tom nearly 15 years ago, when he was a Pest Control vendor to many of my real estate clients.
Hew was always punctual,honest,diligent and friendly in his business deals.Recently he extended a hand in a dificult purchase for my niece& nephew. His son Neil,a gorgeous young man,already exhibiting Tom's great personality & work ethic, did a super job for us. It is important to remember how infrequent encounters can have important & lasting impact on others, and anyone can brighten our day. A tragic loss for one so young.My sympathies to the Vayda family.
TOM KELLY
May 24, 2005
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
SINCERELY,
TOM AND LINDA KELLY
Terri Kelly-McCahill
May 24, 2005
my family grew up with the vayda's on horseshoe cirle. my mom, gisela, was very good friends with geri.
i had the opportunities to run in to tom on occ. in our town, spending time talking about our families.
i am extremely sorry for your losses. if there is anything i can do to help out, please call.
terri mccahill
DJ Nucci
May 24, 2005
Dearest family and friends,
The staff at Amston Mortgage will certainly miss Tommy's voice answering requests anytime time of day. We are all shocked and saddened by the news and will remember him for his great sense of humor, great Christmas cookies and more importantly taking his job seriously and treating every customer with care.
Our sympathy to all who knew and loved him.
The staff at Amston Mortgage
DAVE OLSON
May 24, 2005
The Vayda Family,
My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Fond memories of Tom will live forever.
Sincerely,
Dave Olson
Edwards Answering Service
May 24, 2005
From all the staff at Edwards Answering Service we send our sincerest sympathies and prayers to Kenny and his family
BJ and Colette Aldrich
May 24, 2005
Our deepest regrets on you son's death. We knew ThomasJ from my husband playing on his softball team and the pool league. We was a very kind, thoughtful and giving person and will missed by all.
Sincerly,
BJ and Colette Aldrich
Lisa Arakelian
May 24, 2005
We extend our deepest condolences to the Vayda family. Tom has been our next door neighbor for the past five years and he has always been friendly, helpful, and willing to assist in any way. He enjoyed spending time with his sons and their friends. Our children feel like they've lost a pal. Rest in peace, Tom.
The Arakelians
Carol-Ann Salvatore
May 24, 2005
Our condolences go out to the Vayda family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
(The Salvatore Family)
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