Thomas Joseph Vanacore, of North Haven, born October 24, 1959, in New Haven.  Devoted husband to his sweetheart, Cindylou Vallombroso Vanacore for 33 wonderful years.  Proud and loving father of Margaret “Margo” Vanacore and Teena Vanacore. Predeceased by his mother Margaret O’Mara Vanacore, father Thomas Raymond Vanacore, stepmother Joan Vanacore and brother Edward Vanacore.  Brother of Michael Vanacore, Brian (Kris) Vanacore, John (Chris) Vanacore and Patricia Gensicki.  Godfather of Jennifer Marturano.  Grandfather of Brooklyn, Thomas and Taylor Marturano and Ava Hall.  Uncle of Michael Jr., Amy-Lynn, Brian Jr., Thomas, Patrick and Sarah Vanacore and Drew Gensicki.  Tom graduated North Haven High School in 1978 and University of New Haven in 1982 with a bachelor’s in computer science.  Worked 33 years at the family business, Preferred Manufacturing until his retirement in 2015. Co-owned Annie’s Kitchen Family Restaurant and Catering with his wife and daughters from 2012-2019.  Tom enjoyed playing softball as a young man with his friends.  Loved giving back to the town as an active member of the North Haven Jaycee’s.  A die-hard New York Yankees, New York Giants, New York Rangers, and New Haven Nighthawks fan.  Had NY Yankees and NH Nighthawks season tickets and was very excited to go to the New Yankees Stadium and Madison Square Garden.  Tom, an avid bowler, bowled for several years on leagues with his wife and daughter, Margaret. Loved watching Saturday morning cartoons and playing catch after work with his daughters. Thank you to VNA Community Healthcare and Hospice of Guilford, most importantly Carol, Courtney, Angela, Mike, Debbie, Deana, and Jen. 

 Family and friends are invited to go directly to Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Saturday, April 9th at 12 noon for a Mass of Christian burial.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.