Rodney Martin Tolson of New Haven, CT, passed away on July 25, 2010. Born to the late Charles Henry and Evelena Kelley Tolson on November 22, 1936 in New Haven, CT. He is one of 11 children, attended Hill House High School, an army veteran, and worked for Seamless Rubber for many years. Rodney is survived by; son, Rodney M. Smalls Jr. of West Haven, CT; brothers, Russell and Clayton Tolson of Hamden, CT; sisters Phyllis, Evelyn, and Sandra Tolson of Hamden, CT; sisters-in-law, Sally Tolson, Fleta Tolson, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Lloyd, Curtis, and Eugene Tolson, sisters, Shirley Tolson and Cathyrn Hayes. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday July 29, 2010 at 5 PM at Howard K. Hill Funeral Home, 1287 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-5 PM. Interment is private. To leave a message of comfort to the Tolson family, please visit our website at www.hkhfuneralservices.com
