Thomas M. Makowski, born October 3, 1941, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Danbury Hospital. Tom was born to Stanley and Helen Makowski and grew up in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Brooklyn Preparatory High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from Long Island University. Tom worked as an Operations and Logistics Manager for Union Carbide Corporation before retiring after 35 years of service. Subsequently he worked for and retired from Odyssey Logistics in Danbury, CT. He enjoyed photography, cooking and most of all spending time at Stockbridge Rod and Gun Club in New York State.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Fran Makowski. Tom also leaves behind a loving son Robert Makowski and his wife Stephanie of Watertown, CT and their two children Ella and Ryan.
Family and friends will gather for calling hours on Thursday June 8, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, CT. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Brookfield, CT on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Tom’s name to Brooklyn Prep Alumni Association, Fordham University - Manresa House, 2540 Hughes Avenue, Bronx, New York 10458.
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