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Thomas Hesselman Obituary
Mr. Hesselman was born on May 15, 1946, in the Bronx, N.Y., the son of James and Emily Hesselman. He served our country as a Marine in Vietnam. He then went on to a 38 year career as an engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft.
Mr. Hesselman is survived by his son, Thomas Jr. of Old Lyme; daughter, Tammy Lodi of Old Lyme; and grandchildren, Zachary and Peter Lodi; sisters, Karen Bean of Essex and Janice Paradie of Lisbon, N.H.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, in the Conn. State Veteran's Cemetery in Middletown. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Beckwith Lane, Old Lyme.
Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for photos, tributes, directions and more service information.
Donations may be made in Hess's memory to the Old Saybrook American Legion, 113 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.
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for Thomas Hesselman
Pat Boyle
May 2, 2014
A wonderful man and a terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, may you find comfort in all the wonderful memories that you share those can't be taken away.
James Paradie
May 1, 2014
Proud to say that he is my uncle. One of the nicest, funniest guys I knew. Rest in peace, Uncle Hess. May you be with Aunt Bonds now.
Nancy
April 29, 2014
So sorry to hear about Tom. He now is at peace and no more suffering. He's home with the love of his life and when I look to the stars I can see them smiling down on us saying everything all right we are together now forever. Bless you both. I will miss you.
al noetzel
April 28, 2014
I was saddened to hear about tom... my brother Dave Noetzel from Arizona called to let me know about tom's passing. Tom and I had loads of fun growing up at the Long River Village. I was the paper boy so I had a chance to stop and visit at the Hesselman's. I remember his mother and father living on main st in middletown near Jimmy's grinder shop....i had't seen tom for awhile....last time was at a parade in middletown...life is so short...so sorry to to hear that another fellow vietnam vet passing. Rest in peace Tom...Semper Fi...
Alan Burnham
April 26, 2014
Tom was my "sea daddy" at Sikorsky. I met him at 1109th Aviation Company of the CT Army National Guard. He was a true friend and patriot. I will always remember his incredible sense of humor. RIP Tom, you will be in my thoughts until I am gone.
JEFFREY SMEDICK
April 23, 2014
THOMAS WAS A GREAT MAN. I MEET HIM IN 1965 WHEN HE MARRIED
MY SISTER BONNY. THEY BOTH TOOK CARE OF ME IN MY EARLY
TEENS. HE INSPIRED ME JUST LIKE A FATHER. WE DID MANY THINGS
TOGETHER. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
I AM SO SORRY TOMMY AND TAMMY.
UNCLE JEFF
April 22, 2014
Harry and I are saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We have another guardian angel around us.
Peg & Harry Witham
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