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Thomas Rys Obituary

Rys, Sr., Thomas J.
Thomas J. Rys, Sr. of Tyngsboro, MA, loving companion of Claire Haynes of 30 years, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was born in Middletown, Connecticut, son of the late Stanley J. Rys and Irene (Klimek) Rys. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1964. He was an Air Force Veteran and served in Thailand during the Vietnam War era. After a long career in computer programming and electronic engineering, he retired in 2014. He enjoyed spending time at the Tyngsboro Sportsmen's Club. He liked hunting, fishing, time with his family, cooking, walks, yearly Cape Cod vacations, playing his guitar, and great conversations. He is survived by his sister Carol and her husband Attorney John M. Wabiszczewicz of Middlebury, CT. His children Thomas J. Rys, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Chester, NH. Kelly Boyd of Lowell, MA, Tammy and her husband Chris Carriere of Nashua, NH; four grandchildren, Nicholas Boyd of Lowell, Joshua Carriere of Nashua, and Abbigail and Annabelle Rys of Chester, NH as well as cousins, nieces, and nephews. Calling hours will be held at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 79 South Main Street, Middletown, on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with a mass to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at State Veterans' Cemetery in Middletown immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Middletown Press on Mar. 7, 2021.

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Anthony & Ruth Ann Timbro

March 12, 2021

To the family of Thomas Rys Sr. so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Tony was his Barber in Middletown for many years,

Michele Kelly

March 10, 2021

Tom will be missed. He truly enjoyed people’s company. My sympathies to the family.

Kathy Way

March 9, 2021

Carol Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...

Kathy Way

March 9, 2021

Carol Ann, my thoughts are with you....

Rachel Hamilton

March 8, 2021

Tom was a wonderful caring man. I worked with him at B & F/Fuji as well as seeing him at the Sportsman club. he always had a smile on his face a story to tell. May you rest in Peace. My condolences Clare as well as the rest of the family.

Donna Ring

March 6, 2021

I was so sad to hear of Tom's passing. I know he leaves a huge void in the lives of all who knew him. I am grateful for his service to our country, and for his friendship. My most heartfelt sympathies for his family. He will truly be missed.

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12

Calling hours

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary of Czestochowa Church,

79 South Main Street, Middletown, CT

Mar

12

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary of Czestochowa Church

79 South Main Street, Middletown, CT

Mar

12

Burial

State Veterans’ Cemetery

Middletown, CT

Funeral services provided by:

Biega Funeral Home - Middletown

3 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457

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