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Gaetano Fiducia Obituary
Gaetano Thomas Tom Fiducia, beloved companion of Cecile Salonia, of Shore Road, Westerly, RI passed away at home on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the age of 79.
Born in Middletown, CT, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Lillian Fiducia.
He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Central Connecticut State University. Tom was a US Army veteran and a member of the Elks Club. An inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Middletown, an achievement he humbly never spoke of, Tom was a huge fan of baseball and football. He also loved animals, especially his pets Lucky and Chance.
Tom moved from Middletown to Westerly in 1987. He worked for several local businesses over the years, including Stop and Shop where he was regional manager, Shore Crest Country Store, Shore Crest Pizza, Foxwoods and most recently
for many years at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home where he was a truly irreplaceable and valued friend. Toms duties were always relative to the service industry amongst the public where he thrived, always professional and dependable, with a charismatic personality and legendary anecdotes.
Left in the wake of Tom's passing are numerous family members and friends to recall shared times with laughter and warm hearts, especially his longtime companion Ceil; son Joseph Fiducia of Heber City, UT; daughter Christine Fiducia Powderly and her husband John of Reisterstown, MD; stepdaughter Alecia Plourd and her husband William of Canton, CT; his sister Joanne Thrasher of Middletown, CT; grandchildren, Christian Plourd and wife Alexandra, Tyler Plourd and wife Melissa, Emma Plourd, Liam Powderly, and Meghan Powderly, as well as great-grandchildren, Owen Plourd and Audrey Plourd.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday, October 30 th at St. Clare Church, 62 Crandall Avenue, Westerly. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, Tom's family requests contributions in his memory to S.U.F.A.
Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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Mike & Julie Ann Leiper
November 6, 2024
To Ceil & family, our sincere condolences. Tom was my boss, my co-worker, and most of all, a friend. I haven't seen him since our wedding 15 years ago. I wish someone would have posted his passing on FB-I just learned of his passing as I read The Westerly Sun-today November 6th. The world has lost a good man. He was just a wonderful man to work for, I will never forget him. RIP Tom.
Gary Donovan
October 30, 2024
Tom was warm and gracious-hearted. At Foxwoods, from attendant, to supervisor, to shift manager. Tom was a fair leader, and a good friend. My condolences to all of who were lucky enough to know him during our lives.
Marra (Casserino) Giuliano
October 27, 2024
Tommy was part of the "Bretton Rd" gang when we were all kids. How special those days were. So sorry to hear of his passing. My best to the family, especially to his sister Joanne.
Butch D'Amato
October 26, 2024
My Sincerest Condolences go out to Tom's Family. I first Met Tom while working my Senior year in 1966 at Stop & Shop. R.I.P. My Long Time Friend.
Suzan Boden
October 25, 2024
I remember Tom from Eckersley Hall and Wilson,
he was a nice person.
My deepest to all of his family.
Sincerely,Sue Blatchley Boden
Debbie Dawson
October 24, 2024
Joanne & Tom's family my sincere condolences in the passing of "Tommy" as we knew him at WWHS. I remember him as being a very pleasant, handsome young man. Praying for all as I'm sure he will be sorely missed. Debbie Wight Dawson
Joe & Angie Iacoi
October 23, 2024
To Ceil & Family
Our prayers & Sympathy on learning of Tom´s Passing today...
Wonderful memories and friendly conversations for years
May he RIP with our Blessed Lord.
Andrew Rak
October 23, 2024
Cecile, our heart goes out to you.
Andrew Rak and family.
Mercy High School: Middletown, CT
October 23, 2024
On behalf of the Mercy High School community, we offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Gaetano "Tom" Fiducia, loving father of Christine '87. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss.
In Memoriam: https://conta.cc/4hfrJbP
Toni Bondi Stark
October 23, 2024
Dear Tommy, you are my precious cousin. May you rest in peace. Condolences to Ceil and family.
Love, Toni
Michael Dipollino
October 23, 2024
Tom was a great person and friend, condolances to his wife and family. May God have Merch on Tom's Soul and may he Rest In The Peace of Christ!!!
Herb Curkin
October 22, 2024
Joanne,
Condolences to you and your family.
Bill Murray
October 22, 2024
My cousin. My childhood. Safe home, Tom.
Joyce Micale
October 22, 2024
Joanne my condolences to you and your family!
John Robinson
October 21, 2024
Rest in Peace Brother Tommy..So many great memories at WWHigh School, Class of 62..Praying for Joanne and the family at such a time as this..
Adrienne Dorau Dorsee
October 21, 2024
I remember Tom , way back, from Elementary School. Eckersley Hall. He was always a very nice person. Sorry to read this.
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