It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that HFFA Vice President Tom Toomey passed away suddenly last Monday, March 1, 2010. Tom was extremely dedicated to the HFFA. His commitment and generosity to the Association and its members were beyond measure. He was passionate in all he did. Always striving to make everyone’s fishing experience better. This past weekend I manned the HFFA booth at the Hartford Hunting and Fishing Show with Tom. Tom taught countless kids how to tie their first fly. At the end of the day the woman in the next booth said to me, “I’ve been watching and listening to your friend Tom teach those kids to tie flies all day long. Tom is a Saint. He had so much patience with those kids, making sure each and everyone of them had a good time and enjoyed tying.”
That was Tom Toomey
THOMAS NELSON TOOMEY
Thomas Nelson Toomey, 57, of Wallingford, died unexpectedly, Monday, March 1, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Saller Toomey.
He was born in Beckett, MA, October 7, 1952, a son of the late William and Leanora Frasca Toomey, grew up in Florida, and had lived in many different areas of the U.S. He moved to Wallingford in 2004. A 20 year veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1991 and was stationed in many areas both in and out of the country, including Germany. He was the Proprietor of Roaring Brook Productions in Wallingford and the inventor of No-Float Stix. Among his many interests, Tom was an avid fly fisher and a member of many different organizations, including the Housatonic Fly Fisherman Association, the Salmon River Anglers Association, and the Professional Videographers Association of CT. His love of nature was only surpassed by his desire to teach others. Tom was always looking for a better way to do everything.
In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Martin Patrick of Oregon; his son and daughter-in-law, Odin and Beth Toomey of Alabama; his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kerry and Suzy Toomey of Florida, and Vincent and Darlene Toomey of Virginia. He was predeceased by his brother, William.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, on Saturday, March 6, 2010, from 3 p.m until 5 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the American Diabetes Foundation, 306 Industrial Park, Rd., Suite #305, Middletown, CT 06457, Hospice or a charity of one’s choice.
Additional info and directions can be found at www.wallingfordfh.com