Obituary of Anthony Theodore Tomczyk

Long time Stamford resident, Anthony T. Tomczyk, affectionally known to many as “Pop”, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 21^st at the age of 90. Born in Greenwich, CT to the late Anthony Tomczyk and Stell Usowski on November 9^th, 1933. After graduating from Stamford High School class of 1951, Anthony enlisted in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. After returning home, Anthony became a Stamford Professional Firefighter where he worked for the next 26 years before his retirement. When not on shift at the firehouse, Anthony worked as both an electrician and as a baker.  Anthony was a lifelong member of the Glenbrook AC, Eastside Cardinal Club and the Ponus Yacht Club. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially hosting Sunday dinners.

He is survived by his children, Gail and Robert Meissner, Robert Tomczyk, Anthony Tomczyk and his girlfriend Marlene OBrien DeVille; grandchildren, Michelle, Danielle and Robbie Schrag, Justin and his girlfriend Suzanne Savignano, Jason and his girlfriend Andrea Chavez, Kelsey and William; great grandchildren, Max and Allen.  Anthony was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine (Betz), his brother Edward, sister Marilyn (Trefry), son Thomas, and daughter-in-law Laura.

A memorial wake will be held at Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Rd in Darien on Monday, July 29^th from 4-8pm. A public final prayer will take place at Lawrence Funeral Home on Tuesday July 30^th at 10am, followed by the Interment with military honors at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Stamford at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Stamford Firefighters Local 786 Burn Foundation, 629 Main Street, Stamford CT.