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Thomas Cadden Obituary
Mr. Cadden graduated from UConn and the Western New England School of Law. He opened his law practice in 1986. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Tom loved Meriden, and was chairperson to revitalize and renovate the Fairview Pavilion at the base of Castle Craig in Meriden. He was a staunch Democrat and loved politics. Tom was assistant director for Ella Grasso's reelection campaign. He served as a prosecutor in the Chief State Attorney's Office.
He is survived by his four children, Thomas, Taylor, Patrick and Casey; five sisters, Judy Cadden, Kathy Cadden, Tricia Crowley, Sheila Cadden and Marybeth Wyrtzen and her husband, Chris; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Kevin Cadden.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial which will be held on Monday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Church, corner of Lewis Avenue and West Main Street, in Meriden. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Joseph School, 22 Goodwill Ave., Meriden CT 06451. www.jferryfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Cadden
Tom Doyle
August 25, 2022
Twelve years and I like so many miss your laugh with great regularity.
Tom Doyle
August 25, 2020
To All,
I’m sure it goes without saying that today we remember, more than the other 365 days, or in the case of this past year, 366, the tremendous loss we collectively all feel. The hole in our hearts, as I said ten years ago, will forever be present. Today I just want to remind the entire Cadden family that I know that our family’s, as I sure everyone else’s, thoughts and prayers are with you on this day.
Tom Clifford
September 14, 2010
To Tom's Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. He was one terrific guy - and a great lawyer. I came to know him in 1978 and he had a future in elective office - had he sought it.
Laughter was wherever Tommy was and his sense of humor was classic. He left all of us far too soon and we shall all miss him. May his love for his family comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.
Sincerely,
Carol Thompson
September 9, 2010
In memory of Thomas Cadden, law alumnus Western New England College School of Law. Our thoughts are with you during this time of great loss.
September 7, 2010
I just heard the news. Rest in peace Tom and my prayers are with the family. In Tom's words..."his favorite client" -Victoria
Richard McCaulley
September 7, 2010
To the Cadden Family. My deepest sympathies. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I will always think of him as a good friend and a caring and giving man.
Mark Staskiewicz
September 2, 2010
Tommy Cadden was a true professional and humurous man, I will truly miss referring people to him as I have for 25 years. God bless you my friend and advocate, I will truly miss you
Mark Staskiewicz
September 2, 2010
Tommy Cadden was a true lawyer, a fun person to do business with, and I will miss referring new clients to him as I have done for 25 years. God bless you my friend
Jan Ciskowski
September 2, 2010
I worked with Tom many years ago at the Oakdale Tavern. He was a wonderful person and shall be missed. Jan Ciskowski
Patty Rudolph-Casertano
September 2, 2010
To the Cadden family, I was so sorry to her about Tommy and being away when he left us. Please know my thoughts are with all of you and I know how much you will miss him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I will always remember growing up with all of you on Spruce Street. Those are the memeories I will always cherish.
September 1, 2010
Tom, you were an inspiration to all of your fellow St. Joseph's alumnae.
Elizabeth Lucier
August 31, 2010
To the Cadden family, we are sorry for your loss. M y dad was your mailman for years, his name was John Rukus.He was ther when Tom was going to be a Lawyer.
toby moffett
August 31, 2010
I was one of those candidates who benefited from Tom's support.
Regrettably, he never got to be heavily involved in my four winning campaigns for Congress(Meriden was not in my district), but, in many ways, it almost didn't matter.
Because Tom was very much about practicing politics as a way bf fighting for his beliefs;
he knew there weren't any sure things.
I will never forget his friendship, his loyalty, his enthusiasm and his wonderful sense of humor.
At a time when so many in our culture loathe politics and politicians, Tom's passing reminds us of those handful of wonderful people in towns like Meriden who aren't at all afraid to push back against that negativism and cynicism.
Despite the enormous grief and sadness so palpable at the St Joseph service yesterday, Tom's spirit of community service and sacrifice was very much there for all of us to feeler and to vow to emulate. My wife, Myra, and my six children all want the Cadden family to know they are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 30, 2010
My sincere condolences. Elaine Tripp
tom doyle
August 30, 2010
Today was one of the saddest days of my life. Counselor, you have left a big hole in a great many hearts. And I know we will all miss you until we see you again.
Susan Roy
August 30, 2010
My condolences to Mr. Cadden's family. He was indeed a fine attorney and a decent man. He will be missed.
Nilda & Frank Cyphers
August 29, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss,Tom was a fine man who gave of himself so unselfishly.We lost a good man.May you find comfort and peace and draw strength and support from those who knew and loved Tom as you did.
Mike Riley
August 29, 2010
Tommy and I were the "advance team" for Ella Grasso's campaign for reelection to the office of Governor in 1978. As such, we had a big van full of signs and bumper stickers, posters and literature. It was our job to precede the Governor on her schedule and make sure that everything was set up to make her campaign appearances successful. We set up signs, had the band ready to play a Tarantella as she entered and figured out where she was supposed to go, told her who was there and helped to get on her way to the next stop.
We had a great time at this job. Both being single, Irish American boys, we enjoyed the campaign, not only because of the opportunities which it provided to advance our careers, but mostly for the chances it provided us to party. Every event had a bar. Some had shrimp bowls. And we pretended that we were big shots with the campaign. So, we milked every opportunity which presented itself, to have a good time.
One night, we got Ella into one event and then turned to the bar and buffet table to enjoy ourselves. Well, we enjoyed ourselves so much that we didn't realize that the Governor had left and was on her way to the next stop, where we were supposed to meet her.
Tommy said "We gotta go and beat her to the next place". So, we ran to the van and Tommy drove like a bat out of hell. We had to use an alternative route because, if she saw us passing her car in the big "Grasso Van", we would be in deep trouble. I don't know how he did it, without killing both of us, but we pulled into the parking lot just as we saw the Governor's cruiser pulling into the front of the hall. Tommy flew to the back door and screeched the van to a stop. We both ran through the back door, into and out of the kitchen, through the hall and got out front just as she was getting out of her cruiser. She never knew that her "advance team" had actually gotten there after she did!
Tommy and I always laughed about this and so many other fun things that happened during that campaign. He was so much fun to be with, always with a great attitude and love of life.
Every body liked Tom Cadden from the first moment they met him. He left a great family, a good name, and an instant smile from anyone who knew him, whenever his name was mentioned. God rest his soul.
James Sheehy
August 29, 2010
August 29, 2010
My sincerest sympathy to the Cadden Family on Tom's passing. Tom was a wonderful friend . It was my pleasure to have known him and I will miss his smile and laughter.
August 29, 2010
Our sincerest condolences to the Cadden family. Tom was a fine lawyer, dedicated to his profession and his clients. We will always have fond memories of a Trial Lawyers trip to Ireland with Tom 25 years ago where we first became friends - a friendship that has endured ever since. We will miss him very much.
Bob and Lise Reardon
Ken Malone
August 29, 2010
Sorry for the families loss Tom was a good man. Tom really helped a lot of people in the Meriden area with is skills as an attorny. God Bless Tom you will be missed.
August 29, 2010
Dear Tom Jr.,
My sincerest sympathy to you and the entire Cadden family on the passing of your Dad. I am glad to have known your Dad both directly and through you.
I have seen you as a loving, dedicated and devoted son. He knew that, and nothing is more important than the knowledge a father has that his son loves him. Your Dad will always be close to you in your heart.
With regards and respect,
Malcolm Todt
August 29, 2010
Tom helped many people he will truly be missed.
From Rob and Lera Sakowicz
August 29, 2010
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO TOMS FAMILY, HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AN MADE ME LAUGH WHEN I WAS DOWN,HE TALKED TO ME WHEN I WAS DOWN AN TOLD ME NEVER TO GIVE UP, THAT A REAL FRIEND A HE WAS A REAL PERSON AN HADE A GREAT HEARTF FOR PEOPLE AN HELPED SO MANY IN A TIME OF NEED GOD BLESS YOU TOM ON YOUR NEXT VENTURE MY FRIEND., AN GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY .
STEVEN NOVAK
August 29, 2010
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO TOMS FAMILY, HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AN MADE ME LAUGH WHEN I WAS DOWN,HE TALKED TO ME WHEN I WAS DOWN AN TOLD ME NEVER TO GIVE UP, THAT A REAL FRIEND A HE WAS A REAL PERSON AN HADE A GREAT HEARTF FOR PEOPLE AN HELPED SO MANY IN A TIME OF NEED GOD BLESS YOU TOM ON YOUR NEXT VENTURE MY FRIEND., AN GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY .
Miriam Kennedy
August 29, 2010
My deepest condolences to his children and the rest of the family. I worked for Tom back in 1988 when Iive in Meriden. He was a great boss and a great person. He will be missed.
Joby Wickstrand
August 28, 2010
Dear Tricia and Family: I am so very sorry you had to lose your dear brother at such a young age. My heart grieves with you.
Doug Hageman
August 28, 2010
I understand that in legal circles Tom Cadden was considered a "Big Gun"; the caliber attorney one might retain when losing a case isn't an option.
Tom's wit was both reliable, and remarkably disarming.
It was impossible to not like Tommy Cadden and in fact I never heard of anyone who didn't. Indeed, everyone I know found him to be an agreeable fellow and an asset to most any group.
He'll surely be missed by more than anyone would guess.
Rita Allen
August 28, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy, with Love Rita Allen
David and Laurie Gray
August 28, 2010
Our deepest condolences to family and friends.Tom was close to our hearts also. The loss of such a confident and popular man has been difficult to accept I am going to miss seeing his smile and his joyous presence.Hey tom , I am having a coffee for ya now .
Rosemary Hampp DeFilippo
August 28, 2010
I send my most sincere sympathies. Tom was a credit to himself, his family and his community. He will be missed.
Keith Martindale
August 28, 2010
To the Cadden Family
Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Tom. In high school together we accomplished much and had plenty of fun. The conversations were always stimulating, even, if not in agreement. We were the generation that was indestructible. Tom could always lift the atmosphere to the next level. Even my children have benefited from the stories I’ve told them of the times and adventures spent with Tom. Tom is already missed by more people than he could possibly think of.
Everlasting peace to you Tom.
Ken and Sandy Nessing
August 28, 2010
Please accept our deepest condolences and prayers to help you through this profound loss. We can't help but smile when we think of Tom, his energy, and his friendship. May he rest in peace.
Pam Koncki
August 28, 2010
Trish and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, and wish you the peace and comfort of happy memories.
Joseph Bivona
August 28, 2010
To Tricia Crowley and the family of Tom Cadden,
My thoughts and condolensces and prayers are with you all. While I did not know him, Tricia always spoke very highly of her brother. The guest book indicates many nice thoughts about him. He seemed to live life to the fullest and was caring and generous with his time. Joseph Bivona, Grovetown, Georgia
Ethel Lepak
August 28, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 28, 2010
Tom Cadden was a very nice man.
Ed Piatek
August 28, 2010
To the Cadden family: I am sorry for your loss. I knew Tom in the 60's and admired his actions and career over the years. Meriden has lost a kind, spirited citizen , father, and husband.
August 28, 2010
I was shocked and so sad to hear of Tommys passing away. I went to High School with him and counted on him for legal advise. He was there for me day or night, whenever I needed his help. I will miss him and hearing his wonderful voice. To his children-Be Proud to have had him as your Dad. To his Sisters-You were lucky to have him as a brother,please know he will be in my heart forever. Beth Hadvab,Walter and family
suzi curtis
August 28, 2010
To the Cadden Family:
My heart felt sympathy goes out to all of you at this time of great loss. Tom and I go back a long way and he always brought a smile to someone's face. I wish I could be there with you at this time but know my love and prayers are with all of you.
August 28, 2010
Tommy taught me how to receive & return any powerful serve effortlessly, He'll always be a shining star in my sky.
Brian, Carol, Brittany and Nicholas Tenerow
August 27, 2010
To the Cadden family,
Words cannot express the shock and sadness we are all feeling with the loss of this wonderful friend. Thomas P. was the most caring and understanding person who always had time for his clients and his friends. My family is blessed to have know such a man he will be greatly missed.
Donna Tillbrook
August 27, 2010
To the Cadden family:
Please know that the Platt High School Class of 70 is mourning the passing of our classmate and Class President. He was loved by many, a good friend to many and treated everyone as equals. Peace be with you Tom.
Tony Paguni
August 27, 2010
Tom Cadden always brought a smile to my face. From the first day I met him as a child playing on Spruce Street he made an impression with me that lasted and will remain fixed in my mind. Tom was exceptional. An Exceptional Son to his Wonderful Parents, an exceptional Brother to his wonderful Sisters, an Exceptional Father to his Beautiful Children and most endearing; an Exceptional Friend to those fortunate enough to have known him.
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