- Date Of Birth: January 26, 1954
- Date Of Death: November 2, 2021
- State: Connecticut
Thomas Swistro, 67, of New Britain, died unexpectedly on Tuesday November 2nd, of John and Helen (McGrath) Swistro. Born in New Britain, raised in Newington, he was a long-time resident of Newington and Farmington. He loved to spend his days with his dog Murphy, driving to Rhode Island for lobster rolls. If you ever needed a good place to eat, he was the man to ask! He knew all the hidden gems. There is no denying that he had the gift of gab, and you were lucky to call him a friend. He was a master wood worker and always had a hand in many projects, including remodeling 3 houses. Tom was a total gear head and owned over 100 cars throughout his life. He hand-built several hotrods including his 1936 International Woodie. He would travel the east coast attending many NHRA events with his sons and loved ones. He got his sons involved in off road motorcycle racing at an early age and created a lifetime of memories with them traveling the east coast and competing for decades. Tom cherished these trips and made many lifelong friendships. Tom graduated with a Master’s degree from CCSU and was a dedicated Industrial Arts teacher for the Hartford school system for over 30 years. In his younger years, he was an EMT for Newington Volunteer Ambulance. A true family man, Tom leaves behind his two sons, TJ and Nick and daughter-in-laws Merin and Corey Swistro. He is survived by his beloved girlfriend Geralyn Paradis, his former wife of 34 years Kerry Swistro, his sister Mariann Elf and his two nephews Steven Elf and Christopher Evans. He was a proud Poppie to his 5 grandchildren, Julian, Charlotte, Tripp, Lucy and Fallon. Everyone who remembers Tom is asked to celebrate his life in their own way. Having a big bonfire and raising some nips of Baileys would certainly be his style! He “always tried his best” and his best made a lasting impression on all of our hearts. A friend to so many, he will be greatly missed by all. Family and friends may call on Friday, November 19, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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