Thomas Rakyta's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2026 in Torrington, Connecticut

Thomas Rakyta

November 4, 1954 - July 8, 2026 (71 years old)

Torrington, Connecticut

Thomas Rakyta's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2026 in Torrington, Connecticut

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Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home

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Thomas Rakyta

November 4, 1954 - July 8, 2026 (71 years old)

Torrington, Connecticut

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The passing of Thomas Rakyta of Torrington, Connecticut occurred on July 8, 2026. Thomas, born on November 4, 1954, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Rakyta to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew Rakyta and Madeline Rakyta (Zbinden). He is survived by: his wife Judy Rakyta (Gibbons); his daughters, Kimberly Bado (John), Jessica Rodegher (Joe) and Caitlin Thomson (David); his grandchildren, Jack, Brooke Bado, Nicholas, Sofia Rodegher and Maeve Thomson; his brother Fred Rakyta (Kim); and his nieces, Stacy Quint and Kristen Rakyta. He is also survived by three grandnieces, one grandnephew, and many close cousins and friends.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org/donate (https://stjude.org)) or Connecticut Children's Hospital (https://www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home



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837 Charles St, Torrington, CT 06790

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