Thomas Louis Marone (Tom, “Pops”, the Pepper Guy, owner/founder of Mad Hill Peppers) age 72 of Madison, Connecticut, beloved husband of Jean B. Gerrity, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019. Tom was an Electrical Project Manager at VP Electric. He was respected and loved as a mentor and friend to all who worked with him. Tom Marone graduated from North Haven High School in 1965 where he played varsity football and earned a place on the All-Housatonic League Team and the Nutmeg East-West All-Star Football Team. He was later inducted into his High School Sports Hall of Fame. Upon graduation from North Haven High School, Tom received a Congressional appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. While at Kings Point, Tom continued to play football all four years. Tom was named to the Eastern Athletic Conference All-Star Team and Division III 2nd team All — American as a center in 1968. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering as well as his Coast Guard Marine Engineering License from the USMMA. He served his country as an engineering officer in both the Merchant Marine and the Naval Reserve during the Vietnam War and then continued his education at UCONN, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and a Master of Science degree in Farm Management. Tom loved his family, fishing, and farming his peppers. Survivors include brothers Michael (Gail) and Daniel (Anne), sisters Judy Tripodi (Peter), Charlene Erbe (Kevin), Bonnie Marone Rees, 11 nieces & nephews, 6 great nieces & nephews, stepchildren Pam Gerrity Kadamus and Jamie Gerrity and step grandchildren Taylor Dolan (Nadya), Lyndsay Dolan, and several other step grandchildren. He is predeceased by father Horace Marone, mother Gloria (Girard) Marone, brother George Marone (Rose Ann Boyle).
The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 7 pm in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A service will follow at the 7:00 pm with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
He wes a good man so helpful to anyone in need, His attention and love given to his grand children was so wonderful. I will miss his help given for so many yers at tree tagging.
Tommy was a man bigger than life! Strong as a bull with a huge heart and generous spirit . He was a hero in the family and will be missed greatly.
Condolences to Bonnie and the entire family.
Tom May no longer be physically with you but he
will always be in your hearts and in the many
memories you all made together. Prayers to each
of you
We lost a good one. A great man, so many good memories I wouldn’t know where to start. Rest in piece buddy, you will be missed. God bless…
All—
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, may he rest in the sweetest of peace. Our thoughts and prayers be with you all today in your time of grief. The biggest of ((hugs))
Oh yes and our mothers worked together at the North haven Library. So grateful to have known him.
Bonnie, I am so sorry to learn of your brother’s death. I hope good memories are a comfort to you and your family in the days and months ahead.
My deepest sympathy to your and your family.
I still cannot fathom the fact that Tommy will no longer be there with a hearty how ya doing and his big handshake. I have never met a man with such a positive outlook on things. He will surely leave a tremendous void amongst us all. Rest , for you deserve it. The Ox was a true friend to us all.
Tom was a true friend at the Academy. He was always good for a laugh and especially enjoyed “a good time”. The walls around Kings Point will never be the same. I and the rest of the Class of 69 (and some women) will miss him and his joviality. What a guy!!