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Wayne Joseph Tomaso, 66,

    Wayne Joseph Tomaso, 66, of Milford, died on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 at Milford Regional Medical Center after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Husband of 31 years to Carol (Lancisi) Tomaso, he was the son of the late Biagio and Anna (Jablonski) Tomaso. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Tomaso) Fortin and her husband George of Windham, NH. He was known as "Grumpy" to his grandsons Georgie, Joey, Jack and James. Stepfather to Tara Crivello and Michael Crivello. Step-grandfather to Arianna and Michael. He is also survived by his sister Judith (Tomaso) Poirier of Milford, his brother Kenny Tomaso and his wife Geri of Uxbridge, sister-in-law Paula DiVitto and husband Paul, Brothers-in-law Ken Lancisi and wife Nel of Phoenix, Arizona and Mark Lancisi and wife Michelle, nieces Debbie (Poirier) Kehoe, Paula (Tomaso) Pomponio and Karyn Tomaso and nephews Michael Tomaso, Randy Poirier and Kevin Tomaso. He was predeceased by his brother John, brother-in-law George Poirier, sister-in-law Eileen (Smith) Tomaso and sister-in-law Donna Croteau. He had several cousins and dear friends. 

 

    A 1972 graduate of Milford High School, he retired from Verizon after 36 years. He was a long time member of the Italian American Veterans Club. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed traveling with Carol to the Cape, Ossipee Lake and his favorite place, Disney World. He adored and spoiled Grady, his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He was passionate about cooking and sharing recipes and food with friends and family. He was best known for his porketta and roasted potatoes, homemade pastas, pizza and cappellettis. He walked 2 miles every day and enjoyed watching live music performances. Wayne loved spending time with his best friend and nephew Kevin Tomaso.

 

    Calling hours will be held Thursday June 10, 2021 from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water Street, Milford, MA. A brief memorial service will be held on Friday June 11, 2021 at 10 A.M. followed by a burial service at Vernon Grove.

 

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wayne's name to the JT Fortin Foundation for Autism: www.jtfortinfoundation.org or the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care: https://foundation.milfordregional.org/getinvolved/specialevents/oliva-fund-for-cancer-care/



Guest Book

Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard about it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. May he rest in peace and the memories of the past give you added strength as you go forward. God Bless You! Love, Peggy
Peggy Albertazzi


Carol and family members, I am truly sorry for your loss. Wayne will be missed and he will never be forgotten by the Class of 1972. Rest in peace Wayne!
Patti Mainini


Kenny and Gerry and family, so sorry for the loos of Wayne. My thoughts are with you!
Margaret McGowan


So sorry for you loss Jim
Tony(Jim) and Linda Maggiore


Our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. The Dufts
Judith Duft


Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss! ❤️Jody Figuerido
Jody Figuerido


Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss! ❤️Jody Figuerido
Jody Figuerido


I knew Wayne growing up. He had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. I never saw anyone catch as many horned pout in my life at one time and fillet them beautifully moments later . My condolences to all his friends and family. Warmly, Jack O’Sullivan
Jack O’Sullivsn


Dear Carol and family members. Sally and I send our heart felt sympathies for the loss of dear Wayne. May he Rest In Peace.
Michael Brita


Deepest sympathy to Carol and the whole family 🙏🏻
Marie and Bob Clemente


Carol and Family… so very sorry. Wayno was a great guy. Our sympathies are with you.
Tricia and Tim McDonough


So very sorry for your heartache.
Kathy Barsamian McElroy


Sorry to hear.We were childhood friends at Luby Ave. God Bless.
Russ Evers


Carol our deepest sympathies. Bob & Denise Kelcey
Denise Kelcey


Carol our deepest sympathies. Bob & Denise Kelcey
Denise Kelcey


So very sorry for this terrible loss! Wayne was a great guy and my heart goes out to his family!God bless and keep him!
Dwaine Dean and family


With sympathy to the Tomaso family for your loss.
Huck


So sorry for your loss. He will surely be missed. My condolences go our to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏
Tom Bonina


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