Thomas Michael Morosky

1953 - 2017

THOMAS MICHAEL MOROSKY 1953 - 2017
NEW LONDON - Thomas Michael Morosky, 63, died on February 15, 2017, succumbing to the addiction demons with which he struggled for most of his adult life. Tom was born to Thomas and Lorraine Valentine Morosky in Norwich, CT, where he spent all of his happy childhood. He attended Norwich public schools and Norwich Free Academy, where he followed in the footsteps of his father and uncles as a distinguished athlete, playing both baseball and football, for which he earned a varsity letter. Tom graduated from Norwich University in Northfield VT, in 1976, and married his beautiful wife, Mary Denise (Denni) Ryan. He went on to have a successful career in sales. Like his father, Tom had the gift of gab and a personality that would light up the room. He worked for AEG Power Tools and Black and Decker. In the 1990's Tom found peace in the Lord at the Salvation Army Adult Recovery Center in Portland, ME, where he made a second career for himself as a counselor, intake coordinator, and supervisor. In January of 2016, Tom moved to New London, where he found shelter and assistance at the Homeless Hospitality Center. In his final days, Tom was living at Parkside South Apartments in New London, where he was helped and watched over by his lifelong friend Andrea Schnip-Mendes and her daughter, Jade. Tom is survived by his parents, his son, Matthew Thomas, of Los Angeles, CA, his sister, Pamela Morosky Edson, his nephew, TC Meyer, and his ex-wife, Denni Ryan. In accordance with his wishes, Tom will be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at a future date when his son Matthew can be present to remember the good times we all shared. Donations in Tom's memory to the New London Homeless Hospitality Center (325 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320) would be greatly appreciated.