Thomas J. "Tom" Feeney Sr.

Waterford - Thomas J. Feeney Sr., 82, of Waterford, entered eternal life on Nov. 9, 2016, in the company of his loving family.

He was born Aug. 8, 1934, in New London, the son of the late Michael and Anna (Lavalle) Feeney. He graduated from Saint Joseph School and attended the former Bulkeley High School, both in New London. He married the former Patricia Burvett on Jan. 19, 1957, in Saint Joseph Church, New London.

Tom was a Navy veteran. He was a 30-year member of the Teamster Union Local 493, working for Harvest Bread, Tip Top Bread and J.J. Nissen Baking Company and retiring in 1997. In his retirement, he enjoyed working for the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home family until his illness.

Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by Pat, his beloved wife of 59 years. He is also survived by his three children and their families. Daughter, Donna and her husband, Keith Payne, and their children, Adrienne Wolmetz and her husband, Barry, Matthew and his wife, Danielle, and Erica Manchester and her husband, Justin. Daughter, Janice Godin and her daughters, Marissa Russo and her husband, Daniel, and Olivia. Son, Thomas Feeney Jr. and his wife, Nicole, his children, Brittney and Nicholas, step-children, Hillary, Joseph, Annalise and James. He was blessed with four great-grandchildren, Hailey, Hannah, Lucas and Audrianna. He is also survived by his brothers, John Feeney and his wife, Honore, of Groton, and Joseph Feeney and his wife, Barbara, of Waterford; his sister-in-law Lucille Feeney of Groton; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Feeney was predeceased by his brother, Edward Feeney in 2008.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Family and friends are asked to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday in Saint Agnes Church, 22 Haigh Ave., Niantic. Interment with military honors will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic.

Tom's family would like to thank the staff at Beechwood Manor for their compassionate and exceptional care of Tom in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 238 West Town St., Norwich, CT 06360 or to a charity of the donor's choice.