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THOMAS GUSTAFSON Obituary

Gustafson, Thomas J. Of Medford, March 8th. Loving father of Alexandra Gustafson of Medford. Former husband of Susan (Ghiloni) Gustafson. Son of Thomas Gustafson of Medford and the late Genevieve (Kinsella) Gustafson. Brother of Denise Callahan and her husband John of Falmouth, Debbie O'Brien and her husband Pat of North Reading, Diane Lightbody of Lowell, Keith Gustafson and his wife Melissa of Wakefield and Jennifer Fishera and her husband Matthew of Reading. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Thursday March 12th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, c/o National Processing Center, P.O. Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976. Breslin Funeral Home (781) 324-0486 www.breslinfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2015.

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John Veneziano

March 3, 2021

Gentle giant

Regina and Joe

April 2, 2019

We think of you constantly miss our talks. So many times we say I know what Tommy' would say about this. Joe finally retired you could of caused so much trouble together lol. We will always miss you.

Scott Cerrato

March 17, 2015

Prayers to a great brother, father and tough hockey player.

March 12, 2015

Dear Alex,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I remember all the Holy Cross softball games he attended as well as spring training in Florida. I will keep you in my prayers - dads are so very special. Much love, Katherine (KAT's mom)

Al and Priscilla Morse

March 11, 2015

Tom and family: We are deeply saddened to learn of Tommy's passing, and offer our most sincere sympathy.
We have fond memories of the Gustafson family, and think of you often.
May Tommy rest in peace.

Nansi Sorano

March 11, 2015

Dearest Alex, my prayers are with you on the loss of your dad.

Keeley Seniuk

March 10, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Alex and family. Keep making him proud! -Keeley, HCSB

March 10, 2015

Alex, So sorry to hear about your dad, loved hanging out with him at softball games. Jake McAndrews

March 10, 2015

Dear Alex,
We are so very sorry to hear your dad passed. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers. We know Armand cared very much for him. He will be missed.
Jacquelyn, David, Armand & Vinny Rivera

March 10, 2015

Alex I was very sad to learn about the loss of your dad. I have such fond memories of him at the softball games. Your dad was so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Erin and Lauri McAndrews (Batbusters)

sandy taglieri

March 10, 2015

We were so saddened with the news of Tommy's passing, know you are in our thoughts and prayers
With Deepest Sympathy
Sandy & John Taglieri

March 10, 2015

To the Gustafson family, so very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all of you, especially to Alex. The Tarnoff Family

March 10, 2015

I was so saddened to hear of Tommy's death. Keeping all of his family, especially Alex, in my prayers. RIP Tommy. Patti (Carr) Defrancesco

Regina Pellecchia

March 10, 2015

Alex we are sorry for your loss. Tommy was one of the best fathers always there at the softball games. He was a great friend. Always there when you needed a helping hand. There are so many things that make me smile and laugh when I think of him, he will always be in our hearts.
Love him and will miss him dearly.
Regina & Joe Pellecchia and family

Claire Ghiloni

March 10, 2015

Tommy you were one of the best fathers I will ever know and left us one of the best gifts ever, Alex. You cared about your family, including all us Ghiloni's, you will always be a part of us.

March 10, 2015

May you R.I.P. Tommy!!!!

March 9, 2015

Wow Tom feel like i got hit by a ton of bricks. just talke with you last wk. about me coming home . My heart is very heavy my birthday buddy same day and yr. i guess now i will look up to u on our bday and wish u a happy one. may you restin peace and look down on all of us stillhere.You were a true friend and a great dad.time will heal our loss but i will never forget you pal RIP. love ya man. Gary Allder

McCue Family

March 9, 2015

We are shocked, sad, and at a loss for words. Alex, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We remember going to the Baseball Hall of Fame with you and your dad and will always cherish that time together. Your dad loved you with all he had, and we know from conversation with him that he lived for you! God Bless, RIP Tommy. Harry and Brady McCue

Janine Mcgonagle

March 9, 2015

Tommy
I don't know how we will get through with out you. We will always be there for Alex. Seeing this picture breaks my heart. You were an amazing dad and brother in law. Love you forever

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Mar

11

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Breslin Funeral Home - Malden

610 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

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12

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Breslin Funeral Home - Malden

610 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148

Mar

12

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Church

441 Fellsway West, Medford, MA 02148

Mar

12

Interment

Oak Grove Cemetery

Medford, MA 02148

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