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Thomas Bartholomew "Tommy" Secchiaroli Sr.
1932 - 2022
BORN
1932
DIED
2022
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Thomas Secchiaroli Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Diane (Starkey) Secchiaroli; four sons, Thomas (Susan) Secchiaroli Jr., Crescentino "Cres" (Tammy Venenga) Secchiaroli and Jonathan (Hazel) Secchiaroli all of Waterford, and Michael Secchiaroli of Manchester; two daughters, Pamela (Rich) Klukas of New Britain, and Corlyn "Corey" Webster of Waterford. He leaves behind a legacy of fifteen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Secchiaroli attended both Chapman Technical and Bulkeley High Schools in New London, until he left to work alongside his grandfather, father and uncles at the family dairy and pig farm on Miner Lane in Waterford. He later earned his GED. Mr. Secchiaroli was the former president of A. Secchiaroli & Sons, Inc. of Waterford, a rubbish removal company and piggery, where he continued to work into his 80s.
Mr. Secchiaroli was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in New London. He was also a member of The Bulkeley Boys and a life member of the Elks Lodge 360 in New London, for over 60 years. Mr. Secchiaroli was active in organizations such as the Southwest Elementary School PTA and the Waterford Men's Softball League, where he earned the name "The Old Man" as he was the oldest player in the league. He enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's many sporting events, concerts, plays and performances, traveling with his wife and family, and hosting an annual family pig roast.
Mr. Secchiaroli will be remembered by his tough exterior, soft heart and quick-witted humor. Family meant everything to him; and he felt blessed to have his children so close.
Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at St. Joseph Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to The American Brain Foundation, 201 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55415-1126. Condolences may be left on Mr. Secchiaroli's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Brian Smith
December 27, 2022
Secchiaroli Family-
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May your love for Thomas and all of your memories help you through this period of remembrance and healing.
With deepest sympathies, Brian Smith
Jorge Munoz
December 27, 2022
From the DDS employees who have had the pleasure to work alongside Cres, our sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father, Thomas "Tommy" Secchiaroli Sr.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time.
Lynne Moss Miner
December 25, 2022
Tommy was the life of every party! He was funny and kind, and will be missed by all who knew him.
Tom Donnee
December 25, 2022
Tom, many good memories of your dad as you know. Diane, we go back to your days at Seaside. My sincere condolences.
Robert Ruszczyk
December 24, 2022
Diane: Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Rusz
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