Thomas J Curtin passed away peacefully with loving family by his side Friday evening December 2nd, 2016. In honor of his memory and lifelong committment to his community, we are setting up a memorial fund to serve the people of Waltham.
From an early age, Tom always got involved. Tom graduated President of his class in 1976 and served as a student member of the Cambridge School Committee when he attended Cambridge's Rindge School of Technical Arts, before it merged with the school now known as Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. He was an active member of his church, lecturing masses with his booming voice.
His professional and civic career was one of always helping others and giving back to his community. He found throughout his career that his true passion in life came from helping others in any way possible. Tom began his career as an Athletic Trainer at Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School for 13 years. During the summers, he would work as the athletic trainer for a camp with Coach Mike Jarvis called Shoot Straight, because everyone needs a coach. As hard as it was to leave Cambridge Rindge & Latin, Tom said that they had “an attic full of thank you notes and a basement full of bills.” Tom went to work with his best friend managing a video store, Movies on Video, in Watertown & Melrose. He loved the business and when his daughter was born, donated three VCR players to Newton Wellesley Hospital from the store so new parents wouldn’t have to wait for the only one available to circulate. He then started working for a small company in the arsenal building in Watertown called LifeLine as a Customer Service Representative and quickly worked his way up to Communications Manager. He helped the company expand and grow through the years and was recognized with an achievement award for his dedication and hard work. He went on to another customer service position and was Vice-President of Communications with the Jeepers Company in Waltham & Burlington. Throughout the years he sought positions in customer service with ADP in Waltham, Mutual of New York Life Ins., and Harrison Transportation. He loved his time in the cars at Harrison chatting with each passenger about their lives, always looking to make a difference in someone’s day.
Tom’s greatest enjoyment came from giving back to his community, although his roots came from Cambridge, Waltham was his home. This is something he learned from his parents and made sure to pass on to his own children. On January 6, 2002, Tom successfully ran for Waltham City Council representing Ward Four. He served in numerous capacities while serving on the council; on the Ordinances & Rules Committee, as Chairman of License & Franchise Committee, Chairman of Finance, Vice - President of the Waltham City Council and earned the respect and admiration of his peers and was elected President of the Waltham City Council. He had a lifelong passion for politics.
After the retirement of the former Assistant City Clerk, Tom stepped down from his position as City Councillor and was appointed City of Waltham Assistant City Clerk on July 1, 2013.
Throughout his children’s lives, whatever they participated in, Tom did too. He and Tricia were heavily involved in many of their activities including Warrendale Little League, President of the Fitzgerald Elementary School P.T.O. and the Waltham Show Choir. When he couldn’t serve as a coach or on a board, he was in the stands cheering louder than anyone else.
We want to use this money to ensure that the children of Waltham do not miss out on the opportunities that we were afforded.
From an early age, Tom always got involved. Tom graduated President of his class in 1976 and served as a student member of the Cambridge School Committee when he attended Cambridge's Rindge School of Technical Arts, before it merged with the school now known as Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. He was an active member of his church, lecturing masses with his booming voice.
His professional and civic career was one of always helping others and giving back to his community. He found throughout his career that his true passion in life came from helping others in any way possible. Tom began his career as an Athletic Trainer at Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School for 13 years. During the summers, he would work as the athletic trainer for a camp with Coach Mike Jarvis called Shoot Straight, because everyone needs a coach. As hard as it was to leave Cambridge Rindge & Latin, Tom said that they had “an attic full of thank you notes and a basement full of bills.” Tom went to work with his best friend managing a video store, Movies on Video, in Watertown & Melrose. He loved the business and when his daughter was born, donated three VCR players to Newton Wellesley Hospital from the store so new parents wouldn’t have to wait for the only one available to circulate. He then started working for a small company in the arsenal building in Watertown called LifeLine as a Customer Service Representative and quickly worked his way up to Communications Manager. He helped the company expand and grow through the years and was recognized with an achievement award for his dedication and hard work. He went on to another customer service position and was Vice-President of Communications with the Jeepers Company in Waltham & Burlington. Throughout the years he sought positions in customer service with ADP in Waltham, Mutual of New York Life Ins., and Harrison Transportation. He loved his time in the cars at Harrison chatting with each passenger about their lives, always looking to make a difference in someone’s day.
Tom’s greatest enjoyment came from giving back to his community, although his roots came from Cambridge, Waltham was his home. This is something he learned from his parents and made sure to pass on to his own children. On January 6, 2002, Tom successfully ran for Waltham City Council representing Ward Four. He served in numerous capacities while serving on the council; on the Ordinances & Rules Committee, as Chairman of License & Franchise Committee, Chairman of Finance, Vice - President of the Waltham City Council and earned the respect and admiration of his peers and was elected President of the Waltham City Council. He had a lifelong passion for politics.
After the retirement of the former Assistant City Clerk, Tom stepped down from his position as City Councillor and was appointed City of Waltham Assistant City Clerk on July 1, 2013.
Throughout his children’s lives, whatever they participated in, Tom did too. He and Tricia were heavily involved in many of their activities including Warrendale Little League, President of the Fitzgerald Elementary School P.T.O. and the Waltham Show Choir. When he couldn’t serve as a coach or on a board, he was in the stands cheering louder than anyone else.
We want to use this money to ensure that the children of Waltham do not miss out on the opportunities that we were afforded.
Organizer and beneficiary
Tricia Curtin
Beneficiary