Date of Passing

Thomas James Lozott (Tom) was born on April 7, 1960 in Syracuse, NY to parents James and Patricia (Moore) Lozott. He grew up in the Syracuse area with his brother Michael and two sisters, Suzette and Carol. After high school Tom left the Syracuse area and lived in California and Rhode Island before moving to Connecticut in 1995. He began his career at Frontier Communications the same year and worked there until his passing. In 1998 he met his future husband, Clifford E. Cowles (Cliff). Tom and Cliff have spent the last 24 years together making memories with family and friends, attending dozens of concerts and caring for their dogs. Tom loved walking Mimi and stopping to talk with neighbors each day.


Family and friends meant the world to Tom. He leaves behind his husband, Cliff and their dog, Mimi. Tom will be greatly missed by Adam Cowles and his wife, Jennifer, of Middletown, CT and Ryan Cowles, his wife Jennifer, and their daughter, Lyla, of Woodstock, CT He will also be missed deeply by Brett Burdess and his wife, Leslie, and their son, Evan, of Wethersfield, CT. Tom is survived by his father, James of Syracuse, NY and brother Michael and his wife, Barbara, also of Syracuse, NY. He loved his nieces, Nicole and Sophia, and nephew, Frank. Tom leaves behind more friends than could possibly be mentioned, and it is only for fear of missing a name that they are not listed. He loved all of you deeply. Tom was welcomed into the next life by his mother, Patricia, and sisters Suzette and Carol.


Tom was a devoted fan of “The Grateful Dead” and traveled around the country attending over fifty concerts throughout his life. He was meticulously organized and unfailingly kind and helpful.


Calling hours will be held on Saturday, June 11 at Brooklawn Funeral Home at 511 Brook Street in Rocky Hill, CT from 12:00-2:00. There will be no formal service.