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Thomas Torello Obituary

Thomas Torello
Thomas Francis Torello the loving husband of Elinor Scannell Torello and the son of the late Raymond and Louise (Graham) Torello, passed peacefully into eternal rest on July, 3, 2021. Tom and Elly celebrated 54 years of marriage, love and living life to fullest.
A lifelong resident of CT, Tom was born on June 24, 1941, grew up in West Haven and raised his family in Orange. Tom graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven and then Lehigh University. He also earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of New Haven. Tom owned Southern Connecticut Warehouse in West Haven for 31 years. He also assumed ownership of his family business, Torello Auto Parts in West Haven which was started by his grandfather, Frank Torello.
Tom cherished his time with family and friends especially when skiing, running and enjoying their beach house in Milford. Tom was a proud finisher of the New York City Marathon and for many years trained hard for the New Haven 20 miler. Always willing to lend a hand, Tom could repair almost anything. Tom was most proud of his efforts to rebuild and restore the beach house with his beloved nephew, John Bennett. He especially enjoyed restoring and driving vintage British sports cars and was active in the Porche Club. An avid reader, he loved WWII history and building period model airplanes. Tom loved telling stories to his family and many loyal friends.
A faithful parishioner at Holy Infant Church in Orange and St. Mary's in Milford, Tom celebrated his Italian and Irish heritage. His service to his community included being an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the Rotary, which awarded him the Paul Harris Fellowship. He also was president of the Paugusett Pool and Tennis Club.
Tom is survived by his loving daughter Kathryn (Andy) Torello-Korpi of Utah, granddaughter Grace Marie Korpi, grandson Theodore Ray Torello (Colorado) and Teddy's mother Erin Will Torello. He is also survived by his sister Anne (Alan) Bennett (Connecticut) as well as 6 sisters-in-law, 5 brothers-in-law, 12 nieces and nephews, and their families, who all loved spending time with Tom. Tom was predeceased by his son, Michael Francis Torello.
Family and friends my pay their respects on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Rd., Orange, CT (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Burial will follow. Due to COVID restrictions only vaccinated people should attend the indoor events.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Community Soup Kitchen in New Haven at https://www.csknewhaven.org/donate. To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.

Published by www.nhregister.com from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2021.
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My prayers and sympathy to you and your family. So sorry for your Hugh loss

Marianne Bauer

July 6, 2021

Rest in peace Tom
Prayers for the family !!!

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July 6, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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