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Thomas Grudier Obituary
He was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1947, to the late Thomas and Mary (Michael) Grudier Sr. After high school, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving until his honorable discharge. One of his duty stations brought Tom to Groton. That assignment would change his life most profoundly as that is where he met and married his true love, Geraldine "Jeri" (McLarty). She sadly predeceased him.
Tom worked as an engineer after his military service as a civilian employee for the Navy. He enjoyed watching his Red Sox, Patriots and UConn basketball. After the passing of his beloved Jeri, he found a second family at the American Legion Post 112 in Uncasville. He loved his family and grandchildren very much but the loss of his beloved Jeri was too much for his spirit.
He is survived by his son, Thomas H Grudier III and his wife, Eileen; his daughter, Cheryl Grudier; a brother, David Grudier; grandchildren, Haley, Jarret, Travis, Avery, Zoey, Thomas IV, and Ozzy; along with several nieces, nephews and his second family at the American Legion.
Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at the Montville Funeral Home of Church & Allen, 53 Norwich-New London Tnpk., Uncasville, followed by interment with military honors at Comstock Cemetery, Depot Road, Uncasville.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post 112, 303 Maple Ave., Uncasville, CT 06382.
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April 30, 2016
Cheryl, Tom and Family,
I am deeply sorry to hear your Dad passed away. He was a kind man, had a good sense of humor, and he thought the world of you both. May he rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless,
Jane Mueller
Gary Stephens
April 27, 2016
T, Cheryl and the entire Grudier family....Aunt Eileen and I extend our heartfelt condolences and regret that we can not be there for you during the funeral and burial of your dad. We understand that the American Legion will be hosting the reception following his burial like they did for Jeri. We wish we could be there to make a toast to one of the four original horseman ( brother-in-laws), Tom, Moose, Gary & Steve. We all could share some great stories of how we worked our way into the McLarty Clan. Lots of laughs, lots of good times, and lots and lots of drinking of beer together with your dad and grandpa. W.O.W. it goes by sooooo fast! We just want you guys to know how much we love you and can't wait to see everyone when we return home for a visit. Your dad is with Jeri now and will be laid to rest beside her as it should be! Be at peace Brother-In-Law Tom and know that we have always loved you. Uncle Gary & Aunt Eileen xx oo xx
April 26, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Tom, Cheryl and family.
Love, Wayne, Deb and the Harris family
Mark Bishop
April 26, 2016
Tom and Cheryl, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Tom was a great man and has touched the lives of everyone he met, and was loved by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
cindy wilcox
April 25, 2016
My sincere sympathies in your time of loss. Tom was a good man & will be sadly missed at the Legion Post. Cindy Wilcox
April 25, 2016
My sincere sympathies in your time of loss. Tom was a good man & will be sadly missed at the Legion Post. Cindy Wilcox
Thomas Scarratt
April 25, 2016
Tom, Eileen,and family, Cheryl Dawn and family and the entire family members from the Grudier's and McClarty's, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, along with my sincere condolences. So sorry for the loss of Mr. Grudier , which
many called him, I have know him since I was fourteen years old, so needless
to say we spent many fun times at family gatherings , long before his two children were born.We had both work with submarines, so we would talk about that all of the time. I must say that I am so thankful for my relationship that I have with his and Jerry's amazing children, which I love dearly and my heart knows what they are going through with the loss of their Dad, So T-bone and Cheryl , Dad is with mom, he embraced her and they are together once again. No more pain and suffering and his spirit will live on within each of us who knew him and loved him, May he RIP, Love you all, Tom Scarratt
Lalia Black
April 25, 2016
May God give your family peace and comfort during this time. Tom was my cousin, Lalia Grudier Black
Christine Hapgood
April 25, 2016
Cheryl and Tom so sorry to hear of your dad's passing my thoughts and prayers are with both of you
John Swain
April 25, 2016
Will miss you Tom a good friend.
Mary Olsson
April 25, 2016
Sorry about your dad, may he rest in peace now with your mom. Prayers and thought are with you .
Lauren Sanford
April 25, 2016
Doug and I are so sorry for your loss..we were members at Post 112 until we moved to Florida one year ago.. Your father was a great man to sit by at the bar...always a great talk..and loved his Boston Red
Sox..wish we could be there.. But we are thinking of all of you and sending our love, thoughts and prayers.. God Bless
Don Burris
April 25, 2016
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with the Grudier family for Comfort during this time of loss.
Don and Carol Burris
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