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Thomas Hendel Obituary
Thomas Steven Hendel "Tommy", 21, of Coventry, passed away tragically from injuries sustained in an automobile accident of Friday, September 19, 2014. He was born March 1, 1993 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Richard A. and Karen M. (Brandenstein) Hendel. Besides his parents he is survived by his grandmother, Marie Brandenstein, his 20 siblings; Richard and (Denise) Kristine and (Neil), Deborah and (Vinny), Janice and (Kari), Daniel and (Dana), John, Kate, Amy and (Alex), Matthew and (Monica), Laurie and (James), Joseph, Steven, Brian, Michael, Melissa, Craig, Megan, Nicholas,Mathew, and Courtney. As well as his aunts, uncles, cousins, and many nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Tommy was a special guy who was always laughing and smiling, with a smile that could light up any room. He loved skate boarding and music and he was amazing with his younger siblings, as well as his nieces and nephews. He was easy to get along with and a friend to all. Tommy will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family for calling hours at St. Mary's Church, 1600 Main Street, Coventry, CT from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm on Thursday, September 25, 2014 with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 26, 2014 at St. Mary's Church at 11am (Meet at church). Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com
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Brianne Goldfuss
October 3, 2024
Thinking about you laughing at me. I can still remember talking endlessly and "dating". Rest in peace, Thomas. (Yes, I still address you by your full name). You´re so missed. Even still.
Katrina Hendel
December 12, 2014
Tommy its Katrina your niece and I love u and miss u so much my dad loves and misses u so so so much we all do stake the heavens Tom luv ya
September 30, 2014
Having just lost a young one in our own family, we can sympathize together over our mutual loss. Please accept our belated heartfelt sympathies over the loss of your loved one. Tom & Mercedes Welles
kelly perrigo nevi
September 26, 2014
Im very sorry to all for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with u all , may god be with u all and give u the strength that u all need for your loss
Forest/Crosby Family
September 25, 2014
May the light of your beautiful life continue to shine in all of our hearts forever. One in a million, Tom, One in a million
Karen Southwick
September 24, 2014
Our hearts are saddened by your loss
Connie Morrissette and Karen(Morrissette) Southwick
Local Resident
September 22, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
Mary Suter
September 22, 2014
So very sorry for the tragic loss of your son Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
The Suter Family
Heidi Organek
September 21, 2014
I am so sad and sorry for Tom's family and many friends, Tom was a true friend to my daughter Rosie. I will keep you all in my prayer.
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