Thomas C. Fair

Thomas Charles Fair, 61, of North Branford, passed away suddenly in his home on July 22, 2024. He was a beloved father to his three daughters, Sydney Fair, Morgan Fair, and Bayley Fair. His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.

Born on February 6, 1963, to the late Thomas M. and Joan D. Fair, Tommy cherished his family's close-knit bonds and their deep roots in North Branford. A proud graduate of North Branford High School's Class of 1981, Tommy was celebrated for his remarkable athletic achievements, including leading his team to a Football State Championship victory in 1979. After high school, Tommy launched a successful business in hard-drive sales and followed in his family's footsteps by building a home on Valley Road in North Branford, a tradition spanning multiple generations. Tommy was a familiar face in the North Branford sporting community, frequently attending events to support his daughters, nieces, and nephews. He also took on coaching roles for both the football and golf teams. Tommy wore his purple NB hat every day with pride, as being a Thunderbird symbolized family, teamwork, trust, and a sense of belonging for him. North Branford was his home. In recognition of his outstanding achievements as a student-athlete, Tommy was inducted into the North Branford High School Hall of Fame in 2023. Tommy found joy in life's simple pleasures: dining at The Chowder Pot, scenic drives along the water, winters when it snow a lot, windows down to feel the breeze, lightening cracking in a thunderstorm, unpacking Pea Pod deliveries, 80s music in the background, wearing cozy socks and cotton Ts, Packers and The Red Sox, showing off his impressive memory, but more than anything just being with his family. He is survived by his daughters, Sydney, Morgan, and Bayley Fair; his sisters, Linda Packard (John Gill), Kathy Galuski (Ed Galuski), Tracy Merola (Fran Merola), and Susan Campbell (Brian Campbell); his nieces and nephews, Timmy Shaw (Lilly Shaw), Ryan VanWilgen (Kate VanWilgen), Laura Shaw, Taylor Rose (Ben Rose), and Nicole Campbell; his grandnieces, Olivia Shaw, Alexis Shaw, Eleanora VanWilgen, Gwyneth VanWilgen, and Teigan Rose; along with numerous cousins and friends who were like family. Though we lost our Dad too soon, never to see his smile, hear his silly dad jokes, or hug him once more, many others have also lost a dear friend and loved one in Tommy. May his memory live on in our hearts and minds forever. We love you, TF #34. Rest in Peace.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Tommy's life on Sunday, July 28, from 2-6 PM, during visiting hours at Keenan Funeral Home, 330 Notch Hill Rd, North Branford, CT 06471. Services will be held on Monday, July 29th, 10AM at St. Augustine's Church, 340 Caputo Road, North Branford.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tommy Fair Scholarship Fund via https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/000e3f29-fd10-46b9-8c2e-88b0a7e086d6 or checks can be made out to Linda Packard and mailed to 36 Valley Road, North Branford, CT 06471