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Thomas Perry Obituary

PERRY, THOMAS CHESHIRE – Thomas Perry, 69, passed away Saturday March 8, 2014 at Masonic Heath Care in Wallingford. He was the husband of Phyllis (Norton) Perry. Tom was born August 1, 1944 in New Haven the son of the late Martin and Viola (Herrmann) Perry. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident where he was a Life Member of the Cheshire Fire Department where he held the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief. He retired from SNET where he worked as a manager and was most recently a farmer at Norton Brothers Fruit Farm in Cheshire. He was active with Boy Scout Troop 92 and was the Superintendent of Cheshire Hillside Cemetery. Besides his wife Phyllis of 48 years, Tom is survived by his children Michael (Tracy) of Durham, Thomas II “Tim” (Tara) of Cheshire, and Brian of Cheshire; one grandson; two step-grandsons; a sister and two sisters-in-law. Arrangements – Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire 615 S. Main St. Burial will follow in Cheshire Hillside Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. For online condolences, to light a candle or share a story, please visit www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2014.

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Kathy and Bob Johnson

March 3, 2025

Your spirit lives on in our memories with every red Mustang, every fire truck, every time we see your name..... you are missed dear friend. Hard to replace that smile and the fun we had in our CFD days

Kathy and Bob Johnson

March 5, 2019

Dear Friend... a year without you seems unreal. You are missed❤

Elliott & Elissa Donn

July 18, 2014

Dear Phyllis and Family,

It was so good to see you yesterday, andso sorry to hear about your loss of Tom. That was our first knowledge of it.

So many thoughts and memories of the two of you have been going through our minds, going all the way to '64 when we first met, his parents being neighbors of ours, when you got married, built your house, grew our families.

Please know how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 22, 2014

Tom was one of the GOOD guys as SNET.
Phil Grande

March 16, 2014

Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you in this sorrowful time. May God bless Tom's soul.
Joan Lanaro, NYC

March 12, 2014

Our sincerest condolences to the entire Perry and Norton families. Tom was one of the best supervisors that I had the pleasure to work for at SNET. Very saddened by your loss. Bruce & Aloma Clark

Stephen Irish

March 12, 2014

My heart goes out to your family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and showed me much kindness. My thoughts with you all.

Debra Panela

March 12, 2014

Tim, Phyllis, Tara and all of the Perry/Norton Family, I am very saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family.

March 11, 2014

Tara, Tim & family, I am sorry for your loss. Kim Sudnick & family.

Bob Bauer

March 11, 2014

Tim, Phyliss and Perry / Norton Family.
My Deepest Sympathies to you and your Family Members. Tom was the Greatest Person I have known in the Growing Industry. May God Bless his Soul and God Bless the Perry and Norton Families. With Deepest Sorrow. Sincerely, Bob Bauer - PCA.

March 11, 2014

Phyllis, Tim and the Perry/Norton Family, we're so sorry to hear the news of Tom's passing--we'll miss him greatly. Condolences to all, Andy Reale, Ferrari Farms

March 11, 2014

Dear Phyllis and family, I am saddened and sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Kelle Rzegocki

Kathy and Bob Johnson

March 10, 2014

Our hearts are saddened by this unbelievable news and our thoughts are with you Phyllis and family. We feel so bad that we are away and unable to be there for you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tommy Perry, your smile, your laughter and your friendship all these years will be cherished forever as one of life's greatest gifts. God bless you dear friend and may he watch over your family always. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

March 10, 2014

Tim and the rest of the Norton Bros. farm crew: We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Tom. He was a very special man and we really enjoyed hearing his stories about his tractor restorations. Our condolences,

-Goff's Equipment Service, Litchfield, CT.

Mary Ellen Wettemann

March 10, 2014

OH Tim !
I'm SO sorry that your Dad passed. I'm sorry for your Mom's loss and the rest of your family as well.I'll be praying
that you ALL feel God's comfort during this hard time.
Mary Ellen and Family

Eric Henry

March 10, 2014

Tim,Phyllis,we are so sorry to hear about Tom.It is hard to believe we were just laughing and joking on the dock just a few months ago.He will be sorely missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brad Isnard

March 10, 2014

I am incredibly saddened by the news. Phyllis, Tim and family, my heart goes out to you

Rob, Alaine & Ashley Morin

March 10, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be deeply missed.

Deborah Spader

March 10, 2014

Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Debbie and family

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