Obituary: Thomas J. Hopperstad, 38; Formerly Of North Haven

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From North Haven Funeral Home): Thomas J. Hopperstad, 38, of Wallingford, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that evening.

Born in New Haven on July 18, 1984, he was the son of Elden J. Hopperstad and Charlene Clark Hopperstad.

Tom was a graduate of North Haven High School and had worked for Banton Construction of North Haven as an electrician and property manager. He was very involved with the Wallingford Vikings Football, and along with his son was also involved with Barans Kenpo Karate of Wallingford. He loved to cook and bake, especially penne alla vodka and his signature dessert, his cheesecake which was very much enjoyed by family and friends.

Tom enjoyed riding his motorcycle but most of all helping family and friends unconditionally when needed.

Loving and devoted father of Zachary M. Hopperstad. Brother of James Joel Hopperstad and the late Christopher Andrew Hopperstad. Brother-in-law of Jessica Reed Hopperstad. Half-brother of David Royal Hood. Stepbrother of Michele Devino and Christine Combes. Also survived by his former wife Marie J. Hopperstad, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and his loving partner April Cillo and her children.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to https://gofund.me/a28c8c37.

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