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Thomas Joseph Frank, 78, beloved husband of 47 years to Maureen Frank, passed away on January 23, 2026
For his service, Thomas was awarded the National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Army Commendation & Good Conduct Medals
Thomas Joseph Frank, 78, of Milford, beloved husband of 47 years to Maureen Frank, passed away on January 23, 2026. Born on April 9, 1947 in New Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Robert and Gertrude Frank.
Born in New Haven and raised in Milford, Thomas graduated from Milford High School in 1967. He found rewarding work at a printer following high school, but with the Vietnam War ramping up at the time he was drafted in 1968 and headed to Fort Dix for training early in the year. Following a short stint at Fort Benning, Thomas was on his way to Vietnam by October and served there for a year, working as a clerk typist in a G2 Intelligence and Security Unit.
Following his Vietnam duty, Thomas was headed back home but, having voluntarily signed up for an additional year of service, he instead was shipped to Germany where the Army was short on administrative personnel. Thomas served nine months in Germany before being honorably discharged in 1971.
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For his service, Thomas was awarded the National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Army Commendation and Good Conduct Medals. He also earned the M-14 Expert Marksmanship Badge.
Thomas spent his post-military working life primarily as a driver and warehouse worker, first for Raybestos and then W.E. Bassett Company. He enjoys both fresh and saltwater fishing, clamming in the Long Island Sound, and taking his chances at the lottery.
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Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Maureen Frank; his children, Charlie Gombrewicz, Bryce Gombrewicz, and Erin Frank; his grandson, Charlie Gombrewicz Jr.; and his sisters, Janice Frank, Dale Sugrue, and Barbara Frank.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with military honors at 5:00 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to House of Heroes at https://www.hohct.org/
To leave online condolences, please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com.
