Obituary of Thomas G. Gillespy

Thomas G. Gillespy, age 64 of Shelton passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2024. He was the beloved partner of Apollonia Laufer. Born in Bridgeport on August 2nd, 1960. Tom was the son of the late Robert Marshall and Richard and Mary (Bargo) Gillespy.

He was a long-time resident of Shelton CT. Before his retirement he was a truck driver for many years with Coca Cola and CDI.He was proud of his service with the Army National Guard. He was a true sportsman, who enjoyed coaching his sons pop warner teams and his daughter cheer leading teams when they were kids. But his true passion was fishing. He loved fishing with family and friends and was always willing to pass along his knowledge and skill. Tom also loved gardening and could be found tinkering around the yard for hours tending to his vegetable garden. He was an outgoing and sociable guy and always bumped into someone he knew in and around Shelton. He also enjoyed watching football and rooting for his favorite team, The Jets.

His greatest joy came from spending time with his family and friends, especially with the kids and his canine companion Rosie.

He was a loving fiancé, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include Stepson Ryan Laufer, sister Desiree Ferron and her husband Lucien, a son in law Michael Morales and two cherished nieces Anastagia and Casey. He was predeceased by his late wife Mary G. (Larson) Gillespy, his son Matthew T. Gillespy and his daughter Sarah E. (Gillespy) Morales.

Relatives and friends can greet the family on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, from 4 pm-7 pm at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull CT. All are invited to attend a graveside service with full Military Honors on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at 11:00 am directly in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1056 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull CT.

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