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Thomas Tyrseck

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Stonington — Thomas F. “Tom” Tyrseck, passed peacefully Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, surrounded by family. Born Jan. 20, 1939, in Montville, Mr. Tyrseck was a 1957 graduate of Norwich Free Academy and from there went on to attend Northeaste­rn University in Boston, Mass., on a full scholarshi­p.

Tom was a private person who enjoyed the performing arts, fine food and wine, was an avid outdoorsma­n, auto enthusiast, traveler and creative chef. He always enjoyed a good conversati­on about his favorite dishes and wine pairings. Tom enjoyed a long and accomplish­ed career at Thames Shipyard and Repair Co. and Cross Sound Ferry Services. For more than 40 years he served as the head of the steel fabricatio­n department during a time of significan­t growth and production at the companies. He oversaw the constructi­on of new tugboats and ferries during his time along with many vessel modificati­ons requiring his expertise. He began his career with the company working alongside family members on the Block Island ferry service.

He married the late Mary Ellen Wronowski Oct. 22, 1962, and they enjoyed 40 years of marriage until her passing Dec. 24, 2002.

Mr. Tyrseck is survived by his son Derek Tyrseck; and brother Louis S. Tyrseck. He is also survived by Marie Morosky whom he married May 12, 2014, spending 16 wonderful years together. Besides Mary Ellen, he is also predecease­d by son Kristian Tyrseck.

A celebratio­n of life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at the Groton Inn and Suites.

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