Thomas Patterson Nordgren

Thomas “Tom” Patterson Nordgren, 64, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at UCONN Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1957 in New Britain, son of the late Alfred and Maureen (Patterson) Nordgren.

Tom was the loving husband of Mary (Sorensen) Nordgren for 38 years. After his retirement as a maintenance mechanic at Atlantic Pipe, he became a school bus driver, which he considered more of a passion then a job. Tom was an avid bowler. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors with his wife.

Besides his wife, Mary, Tom is survived by his son Robert Nordgren of Bristol; grandchildren Gabriel Nordgren, Rhea Nordgren-Robbins, Abbey Robbins, Jase Robbins all of Burlington; sisters Claire Miller and her husband Phil of OH, Barbara Legate of TX; mother-in-law Claudette Sorensen, brother-in-law David Sorensen both of Bristol and sister-in-law Kathy Nordgren of Bristol.

Besides his parents, Tom is predeceased by his son Ryan Michael Nordgren, sister Maureen Varrato and brothers Lawrence Nordgren and Michael Nordgren.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Bristol starting at 11AM until a funeral home service that will begin at 1PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate.

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