Thomas P. Laudato age 95 of Canton, formerly of Westfield passed away at the Ellis Nursing Center in Norwood January 1st after a long illness. Born & raised in Westfield, he attended Westfield Schools and worked at Columbia Manufacturing Company in Westfield for many years before retiring. Mr. Laudato enjoyed spending time with his brothers at the Italian Fraternal Club in Westfield. Beloved husband of Wanda M. (Olszewski). Father of Thomas P. Laudato Jr. & and his wife Annie of CA, Patricia A. Szczebak & her husband Rick of Canton & the late Alphonse N. Laudato & his wife Patricia Laudato of Holyoke. Brother of Rose Criscola of Agawam, Margaret Bousquet of Westfield as well as 10 other pre-deceased brothers & sisters. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Sunday 5-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Monday morning at 11. Interment private. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Catherine of Siena School 249 Nahatan St. Norwood, MA 02062