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07/14/2022 10:53 AM

Thomas A Sonzoni, Sr., 88


Guilford

Thomas A. Sonzoni, Sr., 88, of Boston Street, Guilford passed at CT Hospice, Branford, on July 11. Born on Dec. 21, 1933, in Guilford, son of the late Anthony and Margaret Milesi Sonzoni.

Loving father of Thomas Sonzoni (Roseann) of North Branford and Tammy Hyatt of Guilford. Also survived by grandhildren, Randy Sonzoni, Kaylee Sonzoni, Dane Sonzoni, Mitchell Minckler, Cory Minckler, Haley Hyatt; and his great-granddaughter Brooklyn Sonzoni. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, George, Leo, Peter, and John Sonzoni; and sisters, Jenny Laffin Heck and Margaret Rita Samsel.

Mr. Sonzoni served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served as a Nike missile launcher in Holmdel Township, New Jersey where he protected the shoreline.

Friends may call at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14 at Guilford Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Alder Brook Cemetery, Boston Street, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Sonzoni’s memory may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd, Branford, CT 06405. Arrangements in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.