Thomas Rutland Johnson

Thomas Rutland Johnson, 76, of Orlando Florida went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, March 23, 2019 at Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando. He was surrounded by his immediate family. Tom was born in New Britain, Connecticut on January 26, 1943 to Marjorie and J. Oscar Johnson. He was brother to two siblings, Harrie, Jr. and Barbara. He attended Plainville High School, and graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a 4 year degree in Marketing. He served four years in the United States Air Force as a Communications operator and moved up to the position of Buck Sargent. He traveled extensively while in the Air Force, serving his nation in Thailand, Philippines and most of Southeast Asia. Tom met and Married his wife Mary Ann Dawiczyk on August 3, 1968 and was the father of three children; Danielle Elizabeth, Tiffany Marie, and Thomas Joseph Rutland. He was also the father in law to Thomas Stinson, Alan Ludington, and Kerri Johnson, and grandfather to 6 grandchildren; Tyler Ludington, Luke Ludington, Dylan Johnson, Ashley Stinson, Kadin Johnson and Regan Johnson. Tom went on to become a very successful District Sales Manager for the Professional Plumbing Group Inc., and sold their Wolverine Brass and Plumb Master lines for many years. He was so knowledgeable about his products that he could describe the product by the serial number alone. This would amaze his customers so much that they were proud to have “him” serve them and wanted no one else! Tom was a Super Salesman who had a great talent for sales as well as a love for serving people. He would win their hearts with his sunny smile, in depth knowledge and infectious personality. Tom was a devoted man of God who loved the prayer of the rosary and would pray it daily for his family and others whom he knew to be sick or troubled. He kept long lists of people’s names who needed prayers whether from his job or from the church he loved. Tom served the church for many years as a Eucharistic Coordinator. He attended and helped lead the Fatima Rosary (Outside the church) rallies held every October for the last 7 years. He witnessed his great faith in God and Our Lady to the Church parishioners as well as all who attended those rallies. He was a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus as well. Tom lived his faith with joy whenever and wherever he was. Tom is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann Johnson, children; Danielle and her husband Tom Stinson, Tiffany and her husband Alan Ludington, and his son Thomas J. Johnson and his wife Kerri Johnson. He leaves six beautiful grandchildren; Tyler Ludington, Luke Ludington, Dylan Johnson, Ashley Stinson, Regan Johnson, Kadin Johnson. All of Tom's children and grandchildren live in Florida. Tom is also survived by his sister Barbara Alex and her family who reside in Connecticut. Tom Johnson was a beloved dad, husband and loved by many. He was a long time church member of St John Vianney church and a veteran. Tom's family would greatly appreciate any monetary donations you could give at this time toward their funeral expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/njd9s-funeral-expenses?member=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2Binvitesupporters

Thomas Rutland Johnson

January 26, 1943 - March 23, 2019