1949
2020
Thomas Russell Beck, M.D., born August 3, 1949 in Los Angeles, passed away after a heroic struggle with cancer on May 25, 2020. He met his wife Sue in college, and they were wed in 1971. After graduating with a B.S. from Yale University, Tom received his degree in internal medicine from Cornell University Medical College and went on to train at University Hospitals in Cleveland, afterwards becoming Assistant Professor of Medicine as a nephrologist at Temple University in Philadelphia. Tom joined the pharmaceutical industry in 1984, leaving Smith Kline and French in 1989 to be President of Enzytech, Inc. in Cambridge, MA. In 1992 he became CEO of Cytomed, Inc., which was acquired by UCB S.A. in Brussels in 1998. Tom stayed with UCB as Corporate Vice President of Research and Development, conducting business in French and developing contacts in the global pharmaceutical industry. In 2004, he became President and COO of Dyax Corp. in Cambridge. Upon leaving Dyax in 2007, Tom joined the team of Fidelity BioSciences (now FPrime Capital), becoming an Executive Partner, where he remained until the present. Tom was proudest of his contributions to the development of new therapies, his skill at mentoring young colleagues and his ability to bring laughter into everyones day with his quick wit and endless supply of jokes. When not working, he enjoyed his family, travel, theater and music, and he was an avid Red Sox fan. He directed and did lighting design for numerous musical shows with both young people and adults, introducing many to the joys of performing together. He will be sorely missed by his wife, his two sons, Chris and Mike, their wives Michelle and Lawson, and his four grandchildren, as well as all who knew him. Tom was a life-long lover of all things Broadway. Contributions in his memory can be made on-line to The Actors Fund (www.actorsfund.org) or to Broadway Cares (www.broadwaycares.org). In lieu of a service, the family asks that you pour your favorite drink, listen to your favorite music and remember the joy that was Tom. His entire life was a celebration. Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord. To share a remembrance or to offer a condolence in Toms online guestbook, please visit www.DeeFuneralHome.com.
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Love Toni Perkins
January 24, 2021
Sue,
My heart felt sympathies to you and your family.
I recruited Tom from Temple into industry. From the day I hired him we all knew he was someone special. Bright, energetic and engaging - he achieved so much.
May peace be with him!
Len Jacob
Len Jacob
June 20, 2020
Grace Yeh
June 7, 2020
Sue Chris and Mike
My condolences to you all. My journey with Tom began at Cytomed and continued with UCB. Tom was a natural born leader and a mentor to all that worked for him. He was kind, fair, non judgmental and gave all the opportunity to excel at their jobs.
Tom also gave all of his theatre children the opportunity to take part in his many wonderful Theatre endeavors that were so enjoyed by His community. He brought out their artistic skills with his great directorial abilities. I was always amazed at his professional productions.
Tom truly loved and was so proud of Sue and his family.
I hit the jackpot to have had Him as my boss, friend and mentor. Tom was a good man. Rest In Peace my friend.
Jackie Ferraguto
Jackie Ferraguto
Coworker
June 2, 2020
I had the pleasure of knowing Tom as he served on the Board of our company from its earliest days as a start-up until its IPO in 2017. Tom was always tremendously supportive and engaged. He had the first-hand experience and clearly cared about what he was doing (and what we were doing) and always sought ways to help. He understood the science and helped to convey it to other board members. Most importantly, he had your back and was quick with a reassuring pat on the back when the going got tough, as it inevitably does. He was also quick with a smile and could always see the sunshine through the clouds, and hearing him speak of his family or the theater always brought out his biggest smile. Thank you Tom - you made a big difference and you will be missed. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Tim Lowinger
Coworker
June 2, 2020
Sorry for your Loss may the God of comfort be with you And your family at this time
D D
May 30, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of one of the families loved one.may the families hearts ♥ be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times the family shared together with the dear loved one lost in death. As the families cherished a wonderful life that was well lived and loved by families and friends.my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families during this difficult time of grief and pain.
-Pert & Lynn
May 27, 2020
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