Thomas Louis Pitruzzello

1941 - 2024

Thomas Louis Pitruzzello
Thomas Louis Pitruzzello, 83, of Cromwell, passed away at home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Born November 18, 1941, in Middletown, he was the son of the late Emanuel and Louise Pitruzzello. Tommy was a very kind and strong man that fought through a long series of illnesses. He served in the United States Army from 1966-1968. He served in Vietnam in 1968 and he was a proud survivor of the Tet Offensive. Tommy had also worked for and retired from Northeast Utilities.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his son, Anthony Vitale, and sister, Anita Pitruzzello. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn, daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Shaun Sullivan, son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Karla Quinn, brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Kathy Pitruzzello, brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Monica Pitruzzello, and numerous nieces and nephews. "Poppy" is also survived by and beloved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Tommy was a life member of the Elks Lodge 771, a member of the Polish Falcons Nest 519, and a member of the Over The Hill Gang car club. He enjoyed hunting and working on his antique cars.
The family would like to say thank you to all of his primary care doctors and nurses, the doctors and nurses at the VA Medical Center, and the doctors and nurses from the VA's Homebased Primary Care. We appreciate the care and kindness you have all provided to him and our family.
Friends and family may call at D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 South Main Street, Middletown, CT, on Thursday, March 7, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the State Veteran's Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT, on Friday, March 8, at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hospice at Middlesex Hospital, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT.
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