Thomas E. CHEVERIER

Thomas E. Cheverier, 58, of Vernon, died at his home surrounded by his family Tuesday, (December 27, 2005). He leaves his beloved wife of 19 years Rita Browne Cheverier. Thomas was born and raised in Hartford, the son of Winona "Winnie" (Rothermel) Cheverier and the late Edmond E. Cheverier and graduated from Hartford High School. For the past twenty years he resided in Vernon. Thomas retired in 2000 after thirty years of working for the (MDC) Metropolitan District Commission of Hartford. He served during the Vietnam War with the US Marine Corp. He was a Commander of the American Legion Post #14 Rockville and Vice Commander of the VFW Vernon. Thomas loved playing cards with his family and his setback and cribbage leagues. Cooking, wood working, camping, and fishing were his favorite hobbies. In addition to his wife Rita and his mother Winnie, Thomas is survived by three sons: Michael Cheverier and his wife Diane of Florida, Jason Cheverier and his finance Kristie Kovarcik of New Britain, and Charles Storey and his wife Tracey of East Granby, five grandchildren Shawn & Sydney Cheverier, Amy & Ryan Storey, and Zachary Rowles. He was predeceased by his father Edmond and infant sister Bonnita Cheverier. Calling hours for Thomas will be Friday Dec. 30, 4-8 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels. Funeral service will be Saturday 10 a.m. at the funeral home with the Pastor Larry Riddle officiating. Burial will immediately follow in St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery. Donations in Thomas's name may be made to: DeQuattro Community Cancer Center, 73A Haynes St., Manchester, CT 06040. For memorial tributes, guestbook and directions: www.brownefuneralhome.com. Published in the Hartford Courant on 12/29/2005.