Thomas Norman Toohey

Mr. Thomas Norman Toohey, age 65, beloved husband of 35 years to Judith Toohey of Orange and formerly of Milford, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Bridgeport on October 26, 1950 to the late Thomas C. and Mildred Toohey. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Toohey was a supervisor at Sikorsky Aircraft for 43 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Irish Heritage Society of Milford, Gaelic American Club in Fairfield and the Whistle Stop in Fairfield. He was also a chairman for the Civil Service Commission in Milford and served on the Republican Town Committee in Milford. He enjoyed spending time with his family and had a passion for model trains and Star Wars.

In addition to his devoted wife, Tom leaves three cherished sons, Sean Toohey and his wife Alana of Summersworth, NH, Brendan and Kyle Toohey both of Stratford, grandson, James Toohey, sister, Christine Regan of Shelton and many family members and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at 9:45 a.m. at the Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Ave. Milford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Church, Milford. Interment with Military Honors will follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, Milford. Family and friends may call on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions:  Poodle Rescue, PO Box 188, Naugatuck, CT 06770, Attn: Daryl Masone, President, PRCT. To share a memory online please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com

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