Thomas C. Nedjoika

Thomas C. Nedjoika, 81, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Southington Care Center. He had been the loving husband of Patricia J. (Galliher) Nedjoika for 61 years.

Born September 10, 1933 in Hartford to the late Charles and Bertha (Domin) Nedjoika, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Thomas was a proud U. S. Veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War Era. He worked as a supervisor and inspector for Pratt and Whitney, retiring after 30 years of service. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 72 and served as a former Sergeant of Arms. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and a past member of the Machinist Union.

In addition to his wife Patricia, Thomas is survived by 7 children: Nancy Doolan (Raymond) of Windsor; Barbara Pintarich (Stephen) of Southington; Thomas Nedjoika Jr. (Maureen) of Plantsville; Shawn Nedjoika (Dianne) of Newington; Katherine Notation (William) of Wolcott; Michael Nedjoika (Kimmarie) of Southington and Maryann Borry (Michael) of Bristol; 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Frances Hughes.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas's memory may be made to Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 06489 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Thomas' family would like to extend a special thank you to the second floor staff at Southington Care Center for their compassion and excellent care.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas's memory may be made to Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT 06489 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville with a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St., Southington. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home.