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Thomas Ammirati Obituary
Mr. Ammirati received his B.S. from The Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and his M.S. and Ph.D. in physics from Lehigh University. He was a professor of physics at Connecticut College for 44 years until his retirement in 2013. His dedication to the college included not only his teaching but his leadership and service on major college committees. Colleagues recall his wit, his humor, and his willingness to mentor younger colleagues who benefitted from his care and advice.
A longtime resident of Quaker Hill, Tom served for many years on the Representative Town Council of Waterford and chaired several committees during his tenure. As with his college colleagues, several people with whom he served on the RTM spoke of his humor and his wise counsel.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Besides his wife of 53 years, Theresa, he is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer Doyle and her husband, Kelley Doyle, of Boston; Jessica Ammirati and her husband, John Mark, of Quaker Hill; Camilla Ammirati and her husband, Adam Harr, of Canton, N.Y. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Lucy, Will, and James Doyle of Boston, and Signe Ammirati of Canton, N.Y. His family was the joy of his life and will always be thankful for his presence in their lives.
His family will receive relatives and friends at visiting hours from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, and at a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 20, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. The family wishes to express their gratitude for his care at Fairview Rehab Facility, Yale New Haven Hospital's Smilow Cancer Center, and the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (at https://thebulletin.org/donate) or the Connecticut Food Bank at http://www.ctfoodbank.org/.
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Joann Kerr
March 17, 2017
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
March 17, 2017
Dearest Ammirati Family,
There are no words at such a time as this. Your loved one is irreplaceable and will be a beloved memory forever.
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
May the Lord bless you and comfort you in your sorrow,
Ray & Sharon Dalton
March 16, 2017
Dear Theresa,
Our deepest condolences go out to you and your daughters. I will never forget the great parties at your house in the early 80s. Both you and Tom always extended the best hospitality and treated your colleagues and students from Connecticut College as your own family. As professors and mentors to many of us, both of you, impacted our lives by your example.
May God bless you and your family. We know Tom is in a better place and resting in Peace.
Sincerely,
Vincent and Grissel Benitez-Hodge
Brent Caldwell
March 16, 2017
As a past postal worker of Quaker Hill Post Office, it was my extreme pleasure to be of service to Tom. He shall be in my memory as one of my favorite patrons. (As well as his wife, Theresa) in the midst of sorrow, we can all be asured, the sun will come out again. All the Ammirati family shall remain in my throughts and prayers. (Brent Caldwell, retired clerk at Quaker Hill Post Office)
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