OLD LYME — Thomas J. Rozanski Jr. (Tom) passed peacefully in the presence of his family on Friday, May 21 at the age of 78. Tom was born August 17, 1942, in New Britain, Connecticut, to parents Thomas J. Rozanski and Helen Rozanski (Kolodziej). He lived most of his life in Old Lyme, Connecticut, before retiring to Florida and South Carolina.
Tom was a Veteran of the U.S Navy, a law enforcement officer and volunteer firefighter for the town of Old Lyme, and worked many years as a meat inspector for the U.S.D.A.
Tom enjoyed cooking, shooting, fishing, and spending time on his boat. He had a special place in his heart for his Bernese Mountain Dog, Sammy, and loved watching the manatees from his lanai.
He is predeceased by his parents; his wife, Patricia Rozanski (Burlingham); and his sister, Elizabeth Yuknat (Rozanski). Tom is survived by his three children: Barbara Rozanski; Thomas Rozanski III and his wife, Jennifer; and Elizabeth Lucas (Rozanski) and her husband, Robert; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his companion, Elaine Mierzejewski.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Save the Manatee Club or the Bernese Education and Rescue-Northeast Region (BERNER).