Thomas M. Novi

He was born on April 7, 1948 in Queens, NY, the son of Kathleen (Mulligan) Novi of Cheshire and the late William Frank Novi. Tom moved with his family early in life to Cheshire, CT, where the family would make their permanent home. As a young man, Tom was very active in sports in the Cheshire community, excelling in baseball and football at Cheshire High School. He would use his talent in football to attend Bowling Green University, and receive his college degree from Central Connecticut State University. After college, Tom served in the Army National Guard for several years.

Tom will most be remembered for his involvement in the community of Southington thru the various sports he coached and thru his involvement with Indian Guides & the YMCA. Tom coached many sports in Southington in which his children played, including basketball, soccer, baseball, football and lacrosse. While coaching & helping in these programs, he made an enormous, positive impact on the lives of many youths in Southington, and build many life long friendships. Later in his life, Tom would be instrumental in helping establish a lacrosse program at the high schools in Wallingford, CT.

Tom will not only be remembered as a loving husband and father, but also for his sense of humor and his enormous heart. He was a very conscientious man who always made sure he did whatever he could for those around him. He would light up a room by walking in, and he would go out of his way to brighten the day of those in need. He possessed a love for all that is very rare in this world, and will be sorely missed.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by a daughter Alicia Novi, a son Brad and wife Tanis all of Southington. He also leaves 3 brothers William and wife Margaret Novi, of Wilmington, NC, John and wife Marion Novi of Plymouth, and Ken Novi of Cheshire, a brother-in-law Jay Gavronski and wife Debra and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father William Novi, a brother Christopher Novi, and his father and mother-in-law Anthony and Laura Gavronski.

Funeral services will be held on Feb.20th, 2014, Thursday at 9:15 am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to St. Thomas Church at 10 am Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Feb. 19th, 2014,Wednesday from 5-8 pm.

Memorial donations may be made in Tom’s memory to Bread for Life, P.O. Box 925, Southington, CT 06489