Obituary: Thomas Bugaj, 67, of Portland

Thomas Edward Bugaj, 67, of Portland, passed away on February 28, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Middletown, he was the youngest son of the late Joseph and Stella (Binkowski) Bugaj.

Thomas enjoyed his work as a Test Systems Engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Middletown prior to his passing. Tom was a loving husband and devoted father, often putting his family’s needs before his own. He was an avid NASCAR and Boston Red Sox fan, a Golden Retriever lover, and enjoyed working on computers and his cars in his free time.

Thomas is survived by his wife and best friend of 42 years, Nancy (Lashette) Bugaj; his sons, Ryan T. Bugaj of Portland and Dean A. Bugaj of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; daughter-in-law Brittany, and two beautiful granddaughters, Bryleigh and Everly. He is also survived by his brother Michael and sister-in-law Evelyn, both of Enfield; along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday evening, March 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Henry Low Heart Center at Hartford Hospital.