Thomas James Jedynak, age 58, of Wallingford (formerly of North Haven), husband and soulmate of Cynthia Chasin Jedynak entered into the eternal garden of peace after a five year battle with pancreatic cancer on May 15th surrounded by his family. Tom was born on July 22, 1958 in New Haven to Charles Jedynak and the late Laura Scroggins Jedynak. Survivors in addition to his wife Cindy and father, include step-son Michael R Keehan (Lindsay), Grand-daughter Avery Charlotte Keehan, sister Linda Cuomo and nieces Heather Cuomo and Jennifer Longley (Bill). Son-in-law of Shirley Chasin and the late Jack Chasin.Tom graduated North Haven High School in 1977 and was employed by US Surgical Corporation for 34 years until his illness. Tom thoroughly enjoyed many fishing trips with his friends Jimmy and Dennis over the past 30 plus years. Tom’s favorite past time was his vegetable garden where he spent many hours of total relaxation. Tom will be remembered not only for his vegetables but for his strength and courageous battle with cancer. The family wishes to thank the staff of Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven especially Dr. Jill Lacy and Carol Staugaard for their loving care of Tom these past five years and to CT Hospice in Branford for their loving care.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Friday morning at 10:00. Interment will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 5 to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Smilow Cancer Hospital, GI Oncology Unit, North Pavilion 8th Floor, 35 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06519 or CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
There truly was never a more sweet person than Tom. He just was so very warm and caring to be with even during his incredible epic fight. We love you Tom and Cindy. It was my joy and luck to know you.
Linda and Heather, so sorry for the lose of your brother and uncle. He fought for many years and now is free from pain. God Bless you both and your family. Joanne Petrosino
My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved, Thomas. Please know that Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ is aware of your pain and they care for you. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) . I pray that you are able to find comfort in God’s promise of paradise where there will be no more pain and sorrow (Revelation 21:4,5) and the many wonderful memories of your beloved becoming a reality in the future resurrection in paradise. (Acts 24:15). Please accept my sincere condolences.
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I will forever cherish the memories of enjoying cold beverages either gardenside or poolside two doors down. You’re a true friend and I will miss you tremendously.
Until we meet again!
Cindy – Though I haven’t known you long, it was clear to me from day one that Tom’s suffering ran deep in you, as well. That is a distinct sign of kindred spirits, and I know this loss must be heart wrenching for you and your family. I pray for peace and clarity of mind, as well as heart, for you and your loved ones at this time. It may be a long road to healing from here, but Tom will be with you every step of the way. Gone, but not forgotten.
To the whole Jedynak family, my deepest sincere condolences. Tom was a great individual, always cheerful and a pleasure to work with back in the growing days of U.S. Surgical Corp. He truly was a great asset, as well as, a good man that everyone loved and respected. Tom will be missed by all and I was lucky to know him.
Cindy, my deepest sympathy to you and family. Truly as he and I had discussed many times over these years he was a great fighter and warrior in this battle and now the “Falcon” has earned his wings. It was my honor and pleasure to have worked with him, cared for him and been his friend.
May God bless him and he rest in peace with the angels.
CJ You’re a caring and understanding person to work
With in Hexacomb. I commend your strength and
Fortitude. May the Lord with his infinite wisdom
guide and protect you in all your endeavors .
Cindy, Michael, Lindsey, baby Avery, the Jedynaks, and Chasin families, we are so deeply sorrowful for you, and our personal loss of a good and decent man, to his very core. Tom’s love for Cindy, and his need to see her “settled”, even while battling this devastating disease, speaks to the kind of man he was. A true mensch We will miss him as we gather together in future times. He leaves a big hole in our little group. Cindy, we love you and we will always be there for you. Peace and love, God bless.
Dear Cindy and Family,
I just saw the notice of Tom’s passing this afternoon (Friday).
He’s finally at peace after such a long battle.
God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marta Piccirillo
I am so very sorry for your loss, may angels help you in your time of need!
I grew up with Tom I lived on Manor Court, and I was the only girl to play sports in the neighborhood, tag football, baseball, crab apple fights in our backyard, my German Shepard, Rex bit him on the butt once, and I have such great memories of that time period, thru 6th grade, and we just went different paths after that, but I always remember my old friend, Tom!!
Rest now in peace!