Obituary of Naomi C. Tomaino

Naomi C. Tomaino April 11, 1949 - December 31, 2008 Naomi C. Tomaino, age 59, of Abbott Ave, Danbury, cherished wife of Victor Tomaino, died at Danbury Hospital on Wednesday, December 31st. She was born in Danbury on April 11, 1949, daughter of the late Burton and Leoma (Smith) Leach. She grew up in New Fairfield and was a graduate of Danbury High School. She worked in food service for Fast Freddies in Danbury and previously with the Red Colony Diner in Brookfield and Secondi Restaurant in Danbury. Naomi was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren will fondly remember the numerous sporting events they attended together. She taught her family the most important lesson of love through her compassionate care of her husband following his stroke. In addition to Victor, her husband of 41 years, she will be sadly missed by her three sons, Victor M. Tomaino, Sr. of Danbury, Anthony Tomaino and his wife, Jennifer of Brookfield, and Peter Tomaino and his wife, Ingrid of New Milford; her six grandchildren, Lance Corp. Victor M. Tomaino, Jr., who is currently serving in Iraq, Michael, Matthew, Victoria, Holly and Mario Tomaino. She is also survived by her brothers, Arthur Leach and his wife, Elaine of Danbury, Burton Leach and his wife, Margaret of Newtown; her two sisters, Monica Allen and her husband, Mike of New Fairfield, and Roberta Leach of Waterbury; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral Information Funeral Services will be held at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Tuesday, January 6th at 11:00am. Cremation will take place at the direction of the family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening between the hours of 5:00 - 8:00pm. Donations Information Memorial Contributions in her memory may be made to the National COPD Emphysema Association, 172 E 4TH St Ste 11F New York, NY 10009.