Thomas Anthony Matarazzo, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York to James and Laura Matarazzo. He spent his career as a computer consultant and teacher, working for the State of Connecticut at Norwalk State Technical College and Avon Products. A devout Catholic, Thomas was a part of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in Kennesaw, Georgia, where he retired with his loving wife of 60 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, reading and playing cards and cherished all time spent with his family.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Rose Vertuli Matarazzo; sons Anthony Thomas and Louis Joseph; his daughter Laura Ann and daughter-in-law Tracy; his nephew, Michael Vertuli, who Thomas raised as one of his own; and his grandchildren Brittany, Jamie, and Christopher, an officer of Bridgeport, Connecticut P.D.
A visitation for Thomas will be held Friday, September 15, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2950 North Cobb Pkwy, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152. A chapel service will be Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:30 am at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Park. Thomas will be laid to rest in Pineridge Memorial Park, 2950 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152-2606.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Aloha to Aging, Inc. 2881 Canton Rd, Marietta, Georgia 30066, alohatoaging.org.
