Thomas M. Gillotti Sr.
Avid Outdoorsman & Loving Father

Thomas M. Gillotti Sr., a lifelong Southbury resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 26th at the age of 63.

Mr. Gillotti was born on December 27th, 1952 in Waterbury, Ct. He was enlisted in the Marine
Corps during Vietnam. Tom was employed with the Town of Southbury Highway Department just shy of his 47th year anniversary. Mr. Gillotti was a very hardworking man, his dedication proved himself as the longest, documented town employee in the history of Southbury.

Known for his love of the outdoors, Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman his whole life, he
also enjoyed cooking, country music and ice cold beer with good friends. Tom was a new member of the Harwinton Rod & Gun Club. He loved his family "BIG" (in his words) and will be so deeply missed by his devoted family and longtime friends. During his life he touched so many people in so many ways. There was no one truly like him, nor was there ever a dull moment to be had.

He is predeceased by his father, Robert Gillotti Sr., his mother, Loretta Stillson Gillotti, and his
brother, Robert Gillotti Jr., all of Southbury.

He is survived by his son, Thomas Gillotti Jr. of Southbury, his daughter and son-in-law, Nicole
and Jeff Rivard, beloved granddaughters Gabriella Sirois and Giana Rivard all of New Hartford. A brother Timothy Gillotti Sr., of Southbury and many nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Tom also leaves behind his dear friend Kathy Crisci of Southbury.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory can be made to Harwinton Rod & Gun Club, 123 Campville Hill Road, P.O. Box 181, Harwinton, Ct. 06791.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: Church Not Applicable

Services: Funeral is private to the family.

Visitation: Calling hours are on Wednesday August 3rd at 4-8pm at Munson Lovetere Funeral Home,235 Main Street S Southbury, Ct.