Thomas Joseph "Junie" Jarvis Jr.

Thomas Joseph "Junie" Jarvis Jr. obituary, Rockville-Vernon, CT

Thomas Joseph "Junie" Jarvis Jr.

Thomas Jarvis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Burke-Fortin Funeral Home - Rockville-Vernon on Jun. 18, 2025.

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Thomas Joseph Jarvis Jr., lovingly known as "Junie," passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital, surrounded by family. He was 85 years old.
Junie was born on October 2, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Joseph Jarvis Sr. and Frances Paula Piazza Jarvis, as well as his birth mother, Ida Daddario Jarvis, and brother George Jarvis.
He is survived by his sister, Marie F. Fraim, his brother, Fred Jarvis, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Junie found joy in life's simple pleasures. He enjoyed listening to his music, working on word puzzles, watching the birds in the backyard, and watching his favorite television shows. His sister and family were always incredibly important to him.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to honor Junie's life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery,1 Cottage Grove Road, Section L – Lot 1600, Bloomfield, CT 06002.
He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

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