Thomas Maringola, known to most as "Tommy" passed away December 20, 2025.  Born in Waterbury, Connecticut son of the late Onne and Madeline Maringola. Tommy lived his life on the west coast having moved to Laguna Beach, California and later to Sun City, Arizona. Tommy worked as a talented hairdresser having owned a salon in California for several years, later retiring from his trade in Arizona.  He was a gifted cook, having the knack for throwing together ingredients without a recipe and creating dishes into a culinary masterpiece, as many who had the pleasure of tasting would testify.  Tommy was creative in style, personality and his way with words as many would vouch for.  He is survived by his loving daughter, Madeline Miller, Deborah Maringola and son Onne Maringola. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Rebecca French, Madeline Rossi and Jeffrey Miller Jr. and several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers Serafino and Robert, sister Karen and his beloved granddaughter Jessie Katz.