Thomas Joseph Boden, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 29, 2008 at the age of 75. Born January 10, 1933 in Detroit, MI, Tom was the father of three children and grandfather of seven—and of course, "father" of Brooklyn, his beloved Jack Russell Terrier. Tom has been the proud proprietor of Boden Automotive in Waterbury, CT for more than 20 years. All those who know Tom will remember his enthusiastic approach to life and his irreverent sense of humor. Tom is survived by his children, Lisa Connelly and her husband Mark of Trumbull, CT; Clifton Boden and his wife Beth of Medina, Ohio; and Keith Boden and his wife Erisa of Thousand Oaks, CA and former wife, Edna Dadswell (Halesworth, Suffolk). Others who remember Tom fondly are his grandchildren—Matthew Connelly, Ashley Boden, Michelle Boden, Aaron Boden, Fiona Boden, Erin Barber, and Grant Boden. Tom's family will share their remembrances of his life and legacy Wednesday at 11:00am at Redgate - Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. His interment with full military honors will be private. Friends may greet the family Wednesday morning 10:00am – 11:00am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Tom's name to the AMVETS National Service Foundation, 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706 or Russell Rescue Inc. of New haven, CT (www.russellrescue.com). To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com