Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - Agawam
Agawam, Massachusetts
Oct 2, 1969 – Oct 7, 2021
Thomas J. Harty, 52, of Springfield, died on October 7, 2021. He was the son of Geraldine M. (Lucey) Harty and the late Richard S. Harty. He attended the St. Thomas School in West Springfield, and graduated from The Winchendon School in Winchendon, MA. He attended Northeastern University and Berklee College of Music. Tom was a gifted guitarist and a valued member of many bands and duos over the years, playing clubs and concerts throughout the region. He was also active in local real estate. For the last several years, Tom was his father Richard's devoted caregiver, tirelessly attending to him with love, dedication and compassion. His father passed away one day after Tom died.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother Geraldine, and his siblings Caroline, Cathleen, Annemarie, Michael and Joseph. Tom was predeceased by his brother Patrick. Tom will also be deeply missed by his brother-in-law, Lee, his sisters-in-law, Lisa and Julie, and his niece and nephews, Grace, Patrick, Jack, Ryan, Daniel, Matthew and Brendan. He also leaves behind legions of loving friends, many from his grade school days, all of whom considered Tom to be their best friend.
Calling hours will be Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 12-2pm at the AGAWAM CURRAN JONES FUNERAL HOME, 745 Cooper Street. A Celebration of Life will follow from 2-3pm. All Covid protocols will be followed and face masks will be required. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Read MoreTom reminded me a lot of his dad, very funny and friendly. He was a true friend of mine. I do not understand why the universe took him before his time and I will never understand why. I miss his texts, his calls, his smile, his laugh. I miss my friend. I'm still in shock and I still can not believe he is gone. He will ALWAYS be in my heart and in my thoughts.
Dawn Ventitozzi
October 27, 2021 | West Springfield, MA
Love you and miss you, Tommy!
Sue Kolodjay
October 27, 2021 | South Hadley, MA | Family
This guy was a great friend and just a all around good guy. Every time I saw him you would have thought I was the only person in the room, he just asked you all about your life. He seemed to love everybody. He played guitar better than anyone I knew. I am sad to learn that he is gone, but he left a great legacy and memories. Everyone will miss him for sure.
dave
October 25, 2021 | Friend
I am so sad to hear of the loss of Tommy... so young .. Terrible!
I remember Tommy running around Geraldines as a kid. Next thing I knew he was a young man playing guitar in a band with his brother Joe.. MOV ... Great band!! Tommy became a great guitar player!! Every time we talked I always got a great vibe from him.. Such a nice kid.. Wow.. So Sad .. Rest In Peace Tom Harty
Richie Sky
October 22, 2021 | Enfield, CT | Friend
To the Harty family My Deepest Condolences on the passing of Dick and my old friend Tommy.I loved being around him he was the nicest guy!My favorite human we had so much fun together,I will never forget him.And I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time, Plastico Fantastico Forever! Heidi Parker
Heidi Parker
October 21, 2021 | West Springfield, MA
Sorry for your loss your whole family are great people.
Chuck Wright
October 20, 2021
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Jennifer SanClements
October 20, 2021 | New York, NY
So sorry for the loss of Tom and his father Dick. May memories be a source of comfort at this time of sorrow.
Louis and Alice Calabrese
October 19, 2021 | East Longmeadow, MA | Family
My deepest condolences to the Harry family.
May God give you peace during this time is loss
Elsie Schoenkiewert
October 19, 2021 | Cromwell, CT | Acquaintance
