We would like to share Michelle's beautiful tribute to Tom so everyone can understand the deep sense of loss that so many are feeling throughout our community:

Tommy was a son, brother, husband, father, coach, boss, mentor, friend, neighbor, nephew, uncle and hero to so many. He loved his family, community, family in law enforcement and friends. He was taken from all of us way too soon. He dreamed of a retirement down the Cape surrounded by his boys and families! The past year was a tough one losing one of his best friends, beating COVID, spending Christmas in quarantine and working hard to lose 100 pounds. The year was also filled with landing his dream job in his hometown, watching his youngest graduate with his bachelors and masters, his oldest continuing to climb the corporate ladder, his neice and nephews finding success in school, athletics and life. We watched his nephews win football, basketball and baseball games, his neice become a talented gymnast, his nephew commit to the military, his in-laws celebrate fifty years of marriage, and his family surround him with love. Tommy was the most loyal person I ever knew. He worked hard for what was right and had the highest level of integrity. He lead by example always hoping that a lesson was learned by every one of his actions.

He had so many plans for the future mapped out and had no idea that his life would be cut short at 51. We walked in to the hospital on Saturday due to stomach pains and today we will plan his wake and funeral. None of this makes any sense but we will make you proud big guy.

You deserve the most amazing send off as you were the best planner of events. The love from friends, family, and strangers has been amazing. We will lean on you all as we plan for a life without Tommy. Please treasure every single moment and always take the time to enjoy your family. We promise to make you proud and to share stories about you forever. We will never forget you.