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Thomas Centone Obituary
Thomas Joseph Centone, 67, departed this life on November 12, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 30 years to Susan (Palumbo) Centone. Thomas was born in New Haven, CT on March 20, 1952, to the late Thomas and Rita (Vastola) Centone. He spent his childhood years growing up in Hamden, attended Hamden High School and thereafter began working in the printing industry. Tom was a lover of life and a friend to all. He was a classic car enthusiast as well as a big fan of 60s music.
In addition to his devoted wife Sue, he is survived by his loving sister, Judy (Al) VanLeuvan; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joe and Ornella Palumbo; brother-in-law, Joesph (Toni Marie DeMartino) Palumbo Jr. and sister-in-law Loredana Morrisroe. He also leaves behind his nieces; Bianca Palumbo and Melissa (Matthew) Bice as well as his nephew, Peter (Christine) VanLeuvan. Tom will be extremely missed by his very special group of friends with whom he shared many good times. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Joseph Palumbo III.
All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph of Arimathea American National Catholic Church, 680 Racebrook Rd., Orange. Burial will take place at St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven immediately following Mass. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greater New Haven Cat Project, P.O. Box 1432, New Haven, CT 06506. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.BaileyCares.com.
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November 22, 2019
Sue~ I'm so sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. What a sweet man he was. Sending you hugs and hoping your memories will help sustain you. Beverly Grove
Steven Smith
November 21, 2019
Sue,
Our prayers and deepest heart felt sympathy is with you today and always. I am so glad Tom and I talked for two hours and reminisced about the old days. Where did the time go! We will miss him but always in our hearts.
Love and prayers,
Steve, Sharon, Sean, Britt, Shannon, Jace, Jameson
patti elderkin
November 20, 2019
Dear Susan,
Sorry to read about Tom's passing. We were in the same class @ Hamden High. He was the nicest guy. You really had a gem. Cherish all the memories and I hope you find peace knowing he is no longer suffering. God be with you.
Patti Elderkin (Proscino)
Jan Lougal
November 20, 2019
Sue, Judy and family.
My deepest sympathy and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Tom will be missed.
Victoria Consiglio
November 19, 2019
Dear Susan,
Vin and I cannot deeply express the sorrow felt by the passing of Tom.
He was always so cheerful and the two of you showed your happiness together even though he was fighting and waiting for that miracle. We both know what that waiting can do. We wish you to find peace knowing that he will forever no longer be ill in the arms of our beloved father in heaven, and that he will forever watch over you with all his love and being.
Always know that the brightest star you see above is your Angel Tom.
Hope to see you when we are back in CT.
Love cousins Vickie and Vinny.
Annette Lucarelli
November 18, 2019
Susan, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Thomas. I have never met him, but sounds like he was well loved. May you remember many good memories. May he rest in peace. Take care of yourself.
Your father's cousin, Annette Lucarelli
Donna Halten
November 17, 2019
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Donna and Joe
Sheryl DeMott
November 17, 2019
We're so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Dennis just saw him not that long ago. He was such a nice person and a great friend to my brother. So sorry for your loss.
Greg and Laurie
November 17, 2019
Dearest Sue,
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a fantastic person, always smiling, we will miss his laughter.
His memory will live forever in our hearts.
Love,
Greg and Laurie
Marilyn Markunas
November 17, 2019
He was a walking memory book. His knowledge of trivia and music, cars was amazing. He would remember such details of our past. I am so glad he was in my life creating more happy memories.
Sue Centone
November 17, 2019
To my soulmate. There are no words to express the extreme sorrow I feel right now. You fought so hard this past year in hopes of getting that miracle but your poor body was just too tired. Just know that I will love and miss you till I draw my last breath. I am confident in our reunion. Till then, rest peacefully. Love, Sue
November 17, 2019
Sue we are so sorry about tom passing....we send our prayers to you
And Tom ...May he Rest In Peace ......he was the greatest friend anybody
Could have....he always had that smile on his face ....I will cherish our time when we had work together,also seeing you both once a year.
Love ya
Ron and Louise. From Florida
November 17, 2019
Sue,
In times of sorrow when words of comfort are needed most, it seems they are most difficult to say, may you find comfort in knowing that thoughts and prayers are with you.
Monica Mesner
Sue Rego
November 16, 2019
Dear Sue and family I am so very sorry to hear about Toms passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Sue Rego
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