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Thomas Fischer Obituary
Thomas Chatfield Fischer passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
Tom leaves his loving wife of 59 years Patricia (Senetcky) Fischer, his brother Arthur Fischer and his wife Regina of Orange, CT, his children Kristine (Fischer) Hall of Pepperell, MA, Suzette (Fischer) Bolduc of Old Lyme, CT, and Thomas Fischer Jr. of Tolland, CT, and their families including seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Tom also leaves an extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Born Nov. 30, 1943 in Derby CT to Arthur and Marian Chatfield Fischer, Tom graduated from Ansonia High School where he served as Captain of the Football Team. Tom went on to graduate from Norwich University in Vermont and served as a US Army officer during the Vietnam War. Following his active duty service in the Army, Tom served in the FBI before a long career at Sikorsky Aircraft where retired as Director of Government Security while also retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army Reserve. He also attended Harvard Business School. Along with spending time with family, Tom enjoyed the company of his dogs, boating, fishing and traveling through New England.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2nd, with friends asked to go directly to The Church of the Assumption in Ansonia for 11:00 a.m. Following the Mass, Military Honors will be rendered. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Veteran Angler Charters, P.O. Box 504, West Haven, CT 06510 or to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Park Plaza, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St., Ansonia, CT has been privileged with arrangements.
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Rich Marazzi
February 22, 2025
Tom was a first class guy. He was a good student athlete and a proud captain of the 1960 football team. He was a very modest man who never changed over the years. My condolences to Patty and her family.
R.I. P.
Rich Marazzi
Jim hine
November 5, 2024
Deepest sympathy to the Fischer family, in particular Art and Patty.
Art Fischer was a gentleman and I knew him back in high school years at AnSonia. Sympathy from Ann Arbor Michigan and an old friend.
Jim Hine
Rich Schneider
March 24, 2024
We all lost a fine Norwich Man. He served his family and our Nation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his Family, Friends and Norwich Buddies. RADM Rich Schneider, Norwich President Emeritus
Susan Erhardt Hackett
March 4, 2024
I grew up next to the Fischers on Scotland Street and went to school with Tom's brother Art. I have good memories of the neighborhood and the
neighbors. They all took care of each other. When I broke my arm at age
three, Marian - their Mom - was the one to drive me to the hospital.
I am thinking about you in your time of loss.
Susan Erhardt Hackett
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Frances L. Davis
March 1, 2024
My very dear Patty, My very heartfelt condolences to you and family at this time. It was a privilege and honor to work for you and to make happy memories. His Love, will substain you forevermore. Love, Frances L. Davis
Kim (Neagle) Tocci
February 29, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Love to you all.
Rich Marazzi
February 29, 2024
Patti,
My condolences. I always considered Tom to be a class act. He was a wonderful guy.
Rich Marazzi
Tom Clifford
February 29, 2024
Dear Patty, Art and family
Heartfelt sympathy on your loss. Tom's significant legacy is one of profound leadership and service to his Nation, community, friends and family.
May his love comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. Sincerely.
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