Thomas S. Fuchs, age 86, of Shelton, formerly of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Czlapinski) Fuchs, passed away on November 25, 2020 in Bishop Wicke Health Center, Shelton. Tom was born in Stratford on December 15, 1933 to the late John and Mary (Tomasco) Fuchs and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School class of 1951 and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Tom was retired from Raybestos, Fleet Pride and Grassy Hill Country Club. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting, and was also a fan of the U-Conn Woman's Basketball team. Tom and Mary Ann took great pride in attending all their grandchildren's sporting events, dance recitals and plays. Tom was affectionately called "Grumpy Grandpa" by his grandchildren. Survivors include his devoted sons, Thomas Fuchs and his wife Karin of Oxford, and David Fuchs and his wife Lynne of Stratford, 6 cherished grandchildren, Kevin, Kimberly, Kyle, Kelsey and her husband Jordan, Ali, her fiancé Jack, and Emma, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and beloved wife of 63 years MaryAnn, Tom is pre-deceased by his brothers, Andrew, John, George, Albert, and sister, Theresa Talbot of Monroe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 2 ^nd at 10 a.m. meeting directly at St. Mark Church 500 Wigwam Lane Stratford. Interment with military honors will be in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. Everyone in attendance must follow the COVID 19 guidelines; wear a mask and practice social distancing. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the arrangements.