BETHANY — Thomas D. Fusco, 50, beloved husband of Stephanie (Sidella) Fusco passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on Tuesday May 1, 2018.
Tom was born in Waterbury on June 14, 1967, son of Mary I. (Moffat) Fusco of Naugatuck and the late John Fusco, Jr. Tom grew up in Prospect, spent many years in Florida living near his parents, and most recently resided in Bethany. He spent his last years living next to a beautiful patch of woods and a winding brook, where he enjoyed hosting bonfires for his many close friends.
Tom was a free spirit who always lived life on his own terms. He was charming, loyal, true to the core, and enjoyed life. He had a wide range of interests including every aspect of film making, kayaking, the outdoors, and his faithful four legged companions. His best times were spent with his family and large host of loving friends he considered extended family.
Besides his loving wife, Steph, and his mother, Mary, he leaves his sister, Kathleen LeBlanc, and her husband, Robert, of Bethany; his brother, John Fusco III, and his wife, Richela, of Vermont; mother-in-law, Lydia LeBlanc; sister-in-law, Alison Tirado, and husband, George, of Cheshire; his nephews, Corey, Giovanni, D.J., and Anthony and his niece, Gabby; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Tom was predeceased by his best friend and brother, Robert Fusco.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main St., Naugatuck .
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NVCC Student Food Pantry, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708, or Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries, Inc. 770 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06705.
To send an on-line condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.
