Thomas Gray Hollinger, 73, of Clinton, died Dec. 24, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born March 5, 1950 in Philadelphia to Eunice (Hurlburt) Mawby and Norman Mawby, she grew up in the heart of DelCo in Media, PA. Thomas is survived by his father, Norman, wife of 48 years, Sarah (Minster) Hollinger of Clinton; two sons John Hollinger (Shavonne Hannahoe) and David Hollinger (Chantal Coughlin); four grandchildren Addison, Samuel, Silas and Vivienne; brother Charles Hollinger; twin sister Gerry Hollinger (yes, you read that right, twins named Tom & Gerry). brothers-in-law, John Minster (Kathy) and Chris Minster (Kate D'Ababie) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Thomas graduated from Juniata College in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He first began his banking career at First Penn National Bank in Philadelphia and continued in banking until his last day. He moved to Clinton, CT in 1981 and has been an active member in the community over the years as a Little League coach, President of the Clinton Touchdown Club. As a member of the Finance Board and City Council for 30+ years, he always put the best interest of the city above his party affiliation.
In addition to spending time with family and friends, he enjoyed traveling to Aruba each year. He proudly carried his draft card in case the US decided to reinstate the draft. He was a devoted Philadelphia sports fan, officially welcoming home the 1966-67 champion Philadelphia 76ers at the airport (can be verified via YouTube), and although he didn't get a chance to see the Eagles win one last time on Christmas Day, took to seeing the next best thing to his latest fandom of watching the Dallas Cowboys lose.
All services are private with Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven CT.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of the following causes on behalf of Thomas Hollinger: Families Helping Families, fhfclinton.org, PO Box 166, Clinton, CT 06413 and Believe, Play, & Have Fun Foundation, chescocf. org, 28 W. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382.
