Tribute to Tommy

Hi, my name is Shannon Ciccone.

It is with a heavy heart that this GoFundMe is being created on behalf of my cousin Tommy D’Arezzo, my Aunt Jeannette Shutt, and Tommy’s loving family.

Tommy is currently at RI Hospital ICU and is in much need of your kindness, prayers, thoughts and support. The donations collected from this GoFundMe will directly go to the cost of Tommy’s simple wish, to be cremated, after he leaves us.

On Wednesday, August 3rd, Tommy was brought to RI hospital by ambulance because he could not physically get out of bed or walk. Upon arrival at the hospital he was immediately admitted to the ICU where he and his family learned that he was facing an inevitable, grave outcome. Doctors reported that there was “nothing else they could do for him”. It was at that point, when Tommy and his family realized they would need help from family, friends and the community.

Understandably, this news was a shock to Tommy and the family. While Tommy has faced many years of numerous health struggles, bypasses, and dialysis, he has always maintained a positive attitude. As much as Tommy has been an active advocate for himself in trying to secure financial resources, this prognosis and the urgency of need was very much unexpected. Unfortunately, his efforts have not been as successful as he had hoped. To help ease the financial burden that comes along with cremation, we are reaching out in the hopes that you will show your support for Tommy and his family.

Tommy will be transitioning into hospice care in the coming days. We would like to make sure that Tommy is as comfortable as possible and able to be free of worry during this time.

Thank you so much for even considering to donate and for taking the time to read about Tommy. Tommy is beyond grateful for any donations and good thoughts sent his way.

Thank you again!