Thomas C. Crescimanno 1945 – 2026

Thomas C. Crescimanno, age 80, of 36 Vina Lane, Brooklyn, Connecticut, formerly of Killingly, Connecticut, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

He was born in Putnam, Connecticut, son of the late Benedetto T. Crescimanno and Rose (Pugliese) Crescimanno.  Thomas was predeceased by his brothers, Anthony J. Crescimanno and John Crescimanno, and by his sister, Linda T. Crescimanno.  Thomas is survived by his sisters, Rosemary Kettelle of Danielson, and Gloria Anderson of Corona, California.

He is also survived by his children, daughter Stephanie Majewski and her husband James, and son's Brian T. Crescimanno, Steven J. Crescimanno and his wife Megan; and by eight grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan, Zachary, Ava, Allison, Avery, Jackson and Gavin.

Thomas graduated from local schools and attended universities in Oregon and California prior to his entry into the U.S. Army in 1968.  He served in Vietnam with the Americal Division as a squad leader in the 198th Light Infantry Division, and was awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge.

Upon completion of his military service, he earned his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Connecticut.  He took an early retirement from the State Labor Department where he served in a variety of positions involving employment and training.

In his later years, he taught Social Studies and Business courses at Connecticut and Rhode Island schools.

Funeral services will be at a time and place determined by his family.  In lieu of flowers, those interested in a donation could make one to a library of their choice.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home & Cremation, 48 School Street, Webster, MA has been entrusted with Thomas' arrangements.  A memorial guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com