Thomas L. Corridan

Springfield- Thomas L. “PopPop” Corridan passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, at the age of 91. He was born and raised in Chicopee, the youngest child of Michael and Frances (O’Connell) Corridan. He was predeceased by his siblings, Jean Mary Smith, Barbara Hemond, Frances Gallagher, James Corridan, William Corridan, and Fe Rose Corridan. He leaves his loving wife of fifty-five years, Margaret (McKenna) Corridan, his sons, John and daughter-in-law Jennifer, and Christopher and daughter-in-law Toni, three grandchildren, Emma, Cara, and Hannah, and dozens of nephews, nieces, and grandnephews and grandnieces.  Alongside his father and his brothers, Tom developed valuable plumbing and mechanical skills, and he used those talents to help everyone around him, often asking for nothing in return.  He worked for forty years in the engineering department of Baystate Medical Center, making hundreds of friends and bringing happiness to countless lives.  Before starting his own family, Tom would spoil his many nieces and nephews with outrageous adventures. As a father and husband, there was absolutely no limit to what he would do to bring joy and laughter to his wife and children.  Tom was originally a communicant of Holy Name Church in Chicopee, then at Our Lady of Hope and more recently, Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, in Springfield.  He had fond memories of the time he spent in the United States National Guard. He enjoyed military history and stories of the old west. He loved his vacations to Cape Cod and taking care of his pet dogs.  Tom felt blessed to have such wonderful and supportive neighbors, but more than anything else, he loved celebrating life’s happiest moments with his family.  Funeral services for Tom will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025.  Friends and family are invited to meet directly at Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, 840 Page Blvd., Springfield, for a Funeral Mass beginning at 12:00pm, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Chicopee.  Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 at Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s name can be made to the TJ O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104, or to any pro-life charitable organization.  To leave your condolences or to share a memory with the family, please visit www.CorridanFuneral.com