Thomas Joseph “Tom” Kayfus, 72, of Greenville, Virginia, and previously of Sandy Hook, passed away Thursday, July 8, at his residence. Mr Kayfus was born on January 10, 1949, in Bridgeport, a son of the late Robert Lawrence and Helen Amelia (Hiza) Kayfus.

Tom attended St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Staunton, Virginia, and was a 1967 graduate of Newtown High School.

In addition to his parents, Mr Kayfus was preceded in death by two sisters, Elaine Stewart and Nancy Cohen.

Survivors include three brothers, Robert L. Kayfus, of Buffalo Gap, Texas, Gary P. Kayfus and his wife, Paige, of Coral Springs, Florida, and Timothy J. Kayfus and his wife, Beth, of Louisville, Tennessee; a sister, Kathleen K. Paccadolmi, of Raphine, Virginia; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 14, in Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 15, at St Rose of Lima Church in Newtown. Interment will follow in St Rose Cemetery.

Honan Funeral Home in Newtown is in charge of arrangements.