Obituary: Thomas M. St. Hilaire, 80, Of Fairfield

The following obituary is from Lesko Funeral Home:

Thomas M. St. Hilaire of Fairfield, beloved husband, father and grandfather, entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2024.

Thomas was born in Waterbury on March 6, 1943, to the late Joseph St. Hilaire and Mildred (Carey) Kamritz. Thomas served proudly and honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He also proudly served as President of The Holy Name Society many years ago for St. Emery's Church. Thomas was retired from Carpenter Steel Technology where he was employed for many years, but found his true calling working for Lesko Funeral Home, where his outgoing personality and friendly demeanor greeted and consoled countless grieving families over the past few decades. He was truly a friend to all with his generous ways.

Pre-deceased by his sisters, Elaine Fabian and Carole Snyder, Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Idalene (Darmos) St. Hilaire; daughters, Kimberly Parkman (Robertson) and Tina Lee (Adam); his precious grandsons, Connor and Cody Lee; his remaining sister, Kathleen Walz; his dear friend, Billy Krzynowek, whom he treated like the son he never had; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at St. Emery RC Church in Fairfield. Interment with Full Military Honors followed the mass at Lawncroft Cemetery in Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society by visiting www.cancer.org.