

Tom was born February 26, 1933 in Norwich, the son of the late Cosmo and Clementina (Quintilliani) Quercia.
He married Jane (Turner) November 27, 1969 in Norwich. She survives him.
He had been employed at Pfizer as a research chemist for 34 years, until his retirement in 1992. He volunteered with the senior buddies program at the Norwich Senior Center and served as an ombudsman with the State of CT. Tom was an avid racquetball player. A friend to all and a stranger to no one, Tom had a big smile, an even bigger heart, and a story for everyone.
In addition to his loving wife Jane, he is survived by his son Richard Quercia and his wife Karen of Guilford, daughter Robin Frye and husband Donny of Pawcatuck, brothers Robert Quercia of South Windsor and Cosmo Quercia Jr. of Thompson and by his granddaughter Elizabeth Quercia.
A funeral service will be held Monday, December 5, 2016 at the Labenski Funeral Home in Norwich at 11:30 am. Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of the funeral service. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich.
Memorial donations in Tom Quercia’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489, or to the Fairview Resident’s Fund, 235 Lestertown Rd. Groton CT 06340.
To leave a message of condolence for Tom’s family, please visit his memorial at www.labenskifuneralhome.com
The Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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