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Thomas Allen Dery

November 19, 1963 — April 27, 2019

THE CASEY FAMILY IS HONORED TO BE CARING FOR AND ASSISTING THE FAMILY OF THOMAS DERY

WATERBURY - Thomas A. Dery, 55, died tragically following an accident on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Waterbury.

Thomas was born on November 19, 1963 in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late William J. Dery and Delores M. (Trevino) Dery of Waterbury. He worked at both Easter Seals and Waterbury ARC for many years and was well liked by everyone who met him. His infectious personality will be sadly missed by all. Tom participated in the Special Olympics where he competed and won multiple Track & Field medals. Most notably, Tom competed for the United States Cycling Team in 1991 at the International Summer Special Olympic Games in Minnesota. He enjoyed Special Olympics bowling, unified volleyball and softball and was active in the Boy Scouts.

Among his survivors are his three sisters; Sharon Ober of Torrington, Catherine (Grant) Courchaine of Plainfield, Tina Jacovino of Waterbury; three brothers, William Dery of Plantsville, Kenneth Dery (his roommate and best buddy) of Waterbury, Brian (Deiadre) Dery of Louisville, KY.; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Tom's family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone that stopped to aid and help Thomas and Kenneth on Saturday night.

A Memorial Service for Tom will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m at Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Memorial 1987 East Main St @ Southmayd Rd. Waterbury, CT 06705. Relatives
and friends may visit with Tom's family on Thursday evening from 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.at the funeral
home. Burial will be held at the convenience of his family. To honor Tom's memory, contributions
may me made to Waterbury ARC 1929 East Main St Waterbury CT 06705 or Boy Scout Troop 302
c/o Waterbury ARC. To extend online expressions of sympathy to his family or for additional
information kindly visit the funeral home website at: www.eastsidememorial.com ,
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