Thomas J. Kalista, 34, of East Greenwich, RI, the beloved husband of Hannah Fish, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born in New Britain, Connecticut, the son of William and Kathy (Morrison) Kalista. Tom worked as a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, where he had previously studied. Tom is survived by his wife Hannah, parents William and Kathy, brothers Nathan and Ryan Kalista, sister Hailey Champagne, niece Chloe, nephew Luke, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and second cousins.
In Loving Memory of Tom Kalista
Tom was an avid sports fan who never missed a Chelsea FC match or a Buffalo Bills game. Tom became a passionate fan of the Capitals and Nationals while residing in Virginia, but he never forgot about his Yankees. He was thrilled to be an inaugural season ticket holder for RIFC. Tom also shared his passion of golf with family and friends, and he planned to participate in the local Golf Fights Cancer 100 Rounds of Golf.
Tom brightened every room, made everyone laugh, and adored and cared for everyone in his life. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and father to his Omani fur baby, Soto. His passion of music permeated everything in his life. He was a skilled, loving pharmacist and instructor, but his family and friends came first. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, Connecticut. The Funeral Liturgy will take place on Wednesday, May 15th, at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget of Kildare Church in Moodus, Connecticut.
