Obituaries

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Thomas Brucato, 47, hauled petroleum and enjoyed shooting at local fish and game club.

Obituary obtained from Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home:

Thomas D. Brucato, 47, of Salem, NH died unexpectedly, Tuesday January 14th at his home.

Thomas was born and educated in Methuen, MA. He hauled petroleum. Thomas was a member of the Windham Bible Chapel. He loved riding his Harley. Thomas enjoyed skydiving and shooting at the Country Pond Fish and Game Club in Newton, NH.

Thomas is survived by his wife Paula (Pekarski) Brucato of Salem, NH; his mother Elizabeth “Libby” Brucato of Methuen, MA and his father Peter Brucato and his wife Rebecca of Kensington, NH; his children, Jesse Brucato of Salem, NH, Casey Brucato of Derry NH, Shelby Brucato of Derry NH, Nicholas, Jeremy and Megan Tilton all of Salem, NH; his brother, Gregory Brucato of Shrewsbury, MA; his sisters, Erica Hill of Kingston, NH and Kerri Brucato of Methuen, MA and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Friday, Jan 17th from 4-8PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Service will be Saturday at 11 AM at Windham Bible Chapel, Windham, NH.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Brucato Family Fund c/o Paula Brucato, 6 Gillis Ter., Salem, NH 03079.

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