Cardini, Sr., Thomas A.

Thomas A. Cardini, Sr., 94, of East Hartford, formerly of Middletown, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home with family at his side. Tom was born in Brockton, MA, son of the late George and Sally (Bass) Cardini. He is survived by his children Thomas, Jr. and wife Diane Cardini of Venice, Florida, Sallyann Stroberg and husband Edward of Killingworth, stepdaughters Cheryl Faught of East Hampton and Darlene Forline of Wethersfield; four grandchildren, Paul and Kim Chaplinsky of Southington, Anthony and Wendy Chaplinsky of East Haddam, Todd Cardini of Rocky Hill, Heather and Scott Morris of Shrewsbury, Ma.; nine great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Roma Cardini and his second wife Patricia Cardini and his two brothers Joseph and Robert Cardini. He was a Loyal Red Sox fan for many years always watching the games on TV. Tom was very talented and creative doing his wood working projects during his spare time and loved to be in the kitchen cooking great Italian meals, baking breads and delicious desserts for his family and friends. Prior to his retirement Tom was employed as a baker for the State of Connecticut. He was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Briareus during WWII. Funeral services will be at Biega’s Funeral Home, at 3 Silver St., Middletown, CT. on Friday, January 14th. Services will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by graveside at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home on Friday from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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