Thomas Victor Vigorito

Lieutenant Commander Thomas V. Vigorito, USN Ret. passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, two days prior to coming home from Waterside Rehabilitation Center after a long stay in the ICU at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Thomas was born on March 30, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Victor John Vigorito and Sophia Brechue Vigorito. Thomas attended Saint Bonaventure University, George Washington University, American Management Association, and British Standards Institution. He worked for Boeing Vertol, and then he enlisted in the US Navy from 1959-1979. Thomas’ Military Service included VSS Kodiak (LSM161); Flight Training (Pensacola, Corpus Christi, Glenco, VP-30) Patrons 26 & 18; NAS Jacksonville where he met the love of his life, Carla Marie Givens. They wed on November 10, 1962 and continued his Service NAVFAC Gran Turk, NAVAIRTESTCTR Patuxent River, CARDIV 16/ASWGRU 4, NAVAIRLANT, USS F.D. Roosevelt (CV-42); FCDSSA Dam Neck. After retiring from the USN (20+) as Lieutenant Commander, Thomas was the Director for Comptek Research (17+), Senior Analyst for Technical Systems Integration, and Senior Manager for both Professional Research Corporation and Northrop Grumman. Thomas was a devout member of Saint Gregory the Great Church. He was a member Knights of Columbus, Honorary Lifetime Member Council #9056 St. Benedict-Council Advocate Assembly Father McGivney 4th Degree. Thomas was also member of the Armed Forces Relief & Benefit Association. Thomas was Coach of the Barracuda Swim Team who swam their way to the Junior Olympics in Quantico VA. He also coached basketball for Saint Gregory’s. Also in his spare time, he loved to play racquetball and golf. Thomas was such a loving husband, father, and friend. He brightened every room with his smile, and he never had an unkind word to say about anyone. He was everyone’s “go to” man for advice. He was a true family man and a true friend. He made every occasion special and memorable for all. He was a Faithful and devout Catholic, and he lived his faith and led by example. Thomas will be truly missed! Thomas is survived by his loving wife Carla M. Vigorito and his children Carla Mullen (Timothy), Jacqueline O’Daniel (Ahmed), and Thomas Vigorito (Sydnie). Grandchildren: LeeAnn Swanner, Haley Vigorito, Chanden Oram, Aaron O’Daniel, and Alexandra O’Daniel. Great Grandchildren: Nathanial Rosado Jr., and Scarlet Rose Swanner. A Mass will be at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The Chalice Ceremony will precede the Mass at 10:15 AM. The Burial Service will be at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery on November 30, 2023 @ 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities (757) 456-2366

Thomas Victor Vigorito

March 30, 1937 - November 7, 2023