Thomas R. Rychlec, 89, of Meriden, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden.

Thomas was born in Meriden, September 11, 1934, the son of the late Thomas J. Rychlec and Anna (Lese) Rychlec.  Tom played in the NFL, beginning in 1958, for seven seasons with the Lions, Bills and Broncos, respectively'.   He retired from the State of CT. Dept. of Corrections after 20 years of service.

He is survived by his two sons Steven Rychlec and Daniel Rychlec; his granddaughter Alana; the mother of his children Holly (Bunnell) Rychlec; and several cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held this Sunday at the home of Steven Rychlec, 39 Lynwood Dr. in Cheshire, from 1 - 4.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Meriden Memorial Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., For online condolences visit: www.meridenmemorialfh.com