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Thomas Vumback Obituary

Thomas John Vumback, Sr.
Thomas John Vumback, Sr., 81, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. He was married to Kathleen (Tetreault) Vumback, his childhood sweetheart, for 60 years and was the son of the late George Vumback and Olga (Batura) Vumback.
Tom graduated from Purdue University and was a Master Plumber with Local 777. He was with James T. Kay Company upon retirement and was an instructor for plumbing apprentices with United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, making wine and gardening. He especially loved to travel with Kathy. He was a UCONN men's and women's basketball fan.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his son, Thomas J. Vumback, Jr.; his daughter, Tara Fazzina and her husband John; his cherished grandchildren, Skylar and Kyra Vumback and Stephen and Rebecca Fazzina; his brother, George Vumback and his wife Manya; his sisters, Sheila Germain and Gina Maurizio and her husband Glen; and his brother-in-law, Edward Tetreault and his wife Jackie; and Pete Ruggerio. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Edward and Josephine Tetreault and brother-in-law, Lawrence Germain.
Family and friends are invited to call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450, on Saturday, July 12th from 1 to 3 p.m. A service will follow in the funeral home at 3 p.m. Burial will be private. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Jul. 9, 2025.

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Kelly Drapeau

July 9, 2025

My deepest condolences to you all Mrs. Vumback Tara and Tommy you all will be in My thoughts and prayers. Kelly Drapeau

Jim & Joan Stearns

July 9, 2025

To the entire Vumback family we send our sincerest condolences, and so much love. Mr V was a great man and we were so blessed to have known him.

Patty Barnes

July 9, 2025

Kathy, Tom, Tara
So sorry to learn of Tom´s death.
He was always a true friend.
You were all blessed as a family to share your lives.
My condolences.

Andrea Berkmoes, Local 777

July 9, 2025

So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing, thoughts and prayers to his family.

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