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DURKIN, Thomas, Jr.
Thomas M. Durkin Jr., 55 of Middletown, cherished husband of Connie (Hazuka) Durkin passed into eternal life on Wednesday, October 9th at Smilow Cancer Hospital after a courageous battle with thymoma cancer. Tom was born in Middletown March 6, 1958, son of the late Thomas M. Durkin, Sr., and Jean (Smith) Durkin. Tom grew up in Cromwell where he was active with baseball and CYO basketball. That passion stayed with him as he coached his son's baseball and soccer teams. He was the owner and operator of a Thomas' Bakery Goods franchise. He was a communicant of Saint Sebastian Church. Of all that Tom achieved, he was most proud of his family and being a dad. He was a loving and devoted father to Jeffrey Philip Durkin and Joseph Paul Durkin. All that knew him were blessed to have witnessed and been part of his amazing spirit, resolution and joy of life. He lived every moment as a gift always finding something special in everyday. Tom always had that mischievous Irish twinkle in his blue eyes and could light up a room with his great sense of humor, smile, laughter and lively personality. Besides his wife and two sons, Tom is survived by a sister, Doris Kuzminski and her husband Caz of MA, brothers, James Durkin and his wife Martha of Rocky Hill, Robert Durkin and his wife Grace of CT, sister-in-law, Patricia Sitkiewicz of Middletown, several nieces and nephews and many close friends.
His Funeral Liturgy will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church, Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. In the true spirit of Tom, the family would like to ask for everyone to perform a random act of kindness. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas DURKIN
Jeannette, George and Jeannette Ross/Watson
January 15, 2014
Dear Connie and boys,
Just heard the news today! I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and prayers. May God be with you and your family at this sad time....
DAVE PARSONS
November 23, 2013
so sorry to hear of your loss. I've known Tom tor twenty years or do saying back from when I met him as a bread clerk at the Middletown Stop&Shop. He always made me laugh. He was so proud of his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gary Santo Greco (oncology Lab)
October 17, 2013
Connie and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He always made me laugh everytime he came to see me before his treatments. He had such courage and stayed so positive is the impact he left with me. I'll miss him.
October 16, 2013
May all your family memories carry you through these rough transitions and comfort you in the days to come. You have strong and loving support in family and friends. I will always remember Toms smile and twinkle and kind ways. He will be missed by everyone he touched. Love, Cousin Linda
Joe Tom Con Jeff Christmas 2010
October 16, 2013
Donna, George, Greg and Jeff Winter
October 15, 2013
We were so sorry to hear about Tom. He was a fighter till the end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Connie, Joey and Jeffrey during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Grace&Robert Durkin
October 15, 2013
Connie, Jeffrey and Joey,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of Tom. We will always remember the wonderful birthday parties we enjoyed in your backyard. Our prayers are with your family. Go Red Sox!.
Love
Grace and Robert Durkin
Tom Seidl
October 15, 2013
I am so sorry to here of the passing of Tom. Tom was a big part of my childhood memories on Shelly St.
Susanne DellaValle
October 15, 2013
Connie & Boys--My Sincere Sympathy.He fought a long and difficult battle.Always with the Angels & in our Hearts !Love--Susanne
John and Ginger Jacobs
October 15, 2013
Connie and family, We're so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a pleasure to know, and work with all these years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Roger Ambler
October 15, 2013
Rest in peace Tom. Those memories of the basketball games and waffle ball in your back yard, will be forever etched in my mind. Your friendship in our childhood years will not soon be forgotten.
Joe and Cindy Grzes
October 14, 2013
Connie,Jeff and Joe
Sorry for your loss, He will be missed
Character and Heart, A True Warrior!
God Bless
Nancy Singarella Musson
October 14, 2013
Words can not express my sorrow at hearing about the death of "Tommy". Tommy was my first best friend. He taught me what being a good friend was; fun, supportive, and loyal. Although we have not kept in touch, the little girl who adored the kind neighborhood boy with the stutter (I never really noticed), is heartbroken.
I hope Tommy's family takes comfort in knowing that he truly affected another's life for the better. Someday I know I'll hear that knock on the door, and the "can Nancy come out and play". Rest in peace, dear friend.
Mike Frey
October 14, 2013
Connie, Jeff and Joe
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Always a pleasure to be around . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 14, 2013
Marty and Jim,
Jack and I are so sorry to hear of the death of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Matthew.
He had to be wonderful, because he had a wonderful brother named Jim and his family.
Jackie & Jack Green, Vernon Ct.
October 13, 2013
There is a new Star in the Universe
October 13, 2013
Dearest,Connie, Jeff, and Joe, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, we hope your family can find some peace in this tragic time. God bless all of you, love, Phil, Diane, Phil Jr., and David Dauzat
October 13, 2013
Connie, I was so shocked when I read this. I remember Tom at our work days at Hardees and he was at the garage next door. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fondly, Phil and Doreen (Gorman) Zywocinski
cheryl pelland
October 13, 2013
Connie,
My deepest condolences for you and your family during this difficult time.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Brienza
October 12, 2013
Connie, Jeff and Joe,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories of Tom and support of family and friends aid you thru this time of sorrow.
Doris & Caz Kuzminski
October 11, 2013
Connie, Jeff, and Joe,
All of our lives will feel a deep void with the loss of our cherished Brother, Tom. Rest assured he will live eternally in our hearts and memories. We love you, and will ALWAYS be there to offer you comfort and support.
The Durkin Boys
October 11, 2013
Diane & Don Bascom
October 11, 2013
Marty and Jim,
May your memories of Tom be a source of comfort to you in the days to follow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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