Thomas G. Mooney

Thomas Galvin Mooney, 90, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Jan.10,2026 in the CT Hospice in Branford. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Kraussmann Mooney. Born Sept. 15,1935 in New Haven a son of the late William and Margaret Galvin Mooney, he was a graduate of Hillhouse High School in New Haven and proudly served with the US Navy and was fond of telling stories about his in- service time. He had been employed as a machinist with Pratt & Whitney for several years and also had worked at the former Riley's Restaurant in Hamden and Quinnipiac University in the maintenance dept. Tom was a proud 50-year member of the Hamden Elks Lodge # 2224 where he was very active over the years organizing many fundraisers and dinners and was named Elk of the year in 1998. He revived the Newhallville Little league and coached Petrillo's and J&S Hydraulics baseball teams for many years, in addition he coached the St. John the Baptist basketball teams. While Tom was involved with many groups and causes and service to others was a theme of his life, his main focus was always his family, especially the highlight and love of his life, his wife Barbara who had Multiple Sclerosis. Her knight in shining armor was her primary soul and healthcare provider. Tom strived to raise awareness about MS by helping with fundraisers and the MS Walk. He is survived by his children, Thomas (Janie) Mooney of Wallingford, William Mooney of Ansonia, John (Mariann Callahan) Mooney of Wallingford, Joseph (Karen) Mooney of Cromwell and Debra (Darell) Crouch of East Haven, a sister Ann (Gene) Rushley of Columbus, OH, eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by siblings Marie Odell, William Mooney, John Mooney, Lillian Moore and Betty Barone. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Saturday morning at 9:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rita Church,1620 Whitney Ave., Hamden at 10:00. Burial with military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Calling hours will be Friday from 4:00-7:00pm. Memorial contributions are requested to be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 733 Third Ave., 3rd Floor, New York, NY., 10017.

Thomas G. Mooney

September 15, 1935 - January 10, 2026