Thomas E. Nash

Thomas E. Nash passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 22nd at the age of 67.  Born on February 4, 1953 to the late Thomas and Rose (Tassinari) Nash, Tom was a lifelong resident of West Springfield.  Beloved husband of 40 years to Kathy (Brown) Nash.  Devoted father of Jon Nash and his wife Beth of East Longmeadow, Chris Nash and his wife Alex Caram of Boston, and Alison Nash of Wilbraham.  Cherished grandfather of Jack, Emma, and River. Brother of Elsie Goddu and her husband Paul of Vernon, CT, Kathleen Roberts and her husband Seth of Longmeadow, Leonard Nash and his wife Shelley of West Springfield, Allan Nash and his partner Ian Bremner of Orinda, CA, Jeffrey Nash and his wife Robin of West Springfield, and Laura Nash of Chicopee. Tom worked for over 40 years in the firearms industry and was most recently employed by Bangers USA.  He was also a football referee and could be found on the field throughout Western Mass. Tom loved nothing more than spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who were the light of his life. He also enjoyed traveling to Maine with his wife, golfing, and having a laugh and a beer with his countless friends at the Dante Club and Collins Tavern. Tom’s funeral services will be Thursday August 27th starting with calling hours at St. Thomas Church from 10:00 am to 11:30 am followed by his funeral mass at 11:30 am. Due to Covid regulations, friends are asked to wear masks, practice social distancing and exit the church after meeting with the family for the calling hours. Friends will be allowed to enter the church for the funeral mass at 11:30 am. Curran-Jones Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information or to make online condolences please go to curranjones.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the West Side Youth Sports Association PO Box 868, West Springfield, MA 01089.