THOMAS LEO VENEZIA

VENEZIA, Thomas Leo Sr. Of Sagamore Beach, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, surrounded by love after a brave and courageous fight. He is survived by his fianc? Judi Adams of Sagamore Beach; his daughter, Franchesca M. Ferguson and her husband Anthony of Sagamore Beach, MA, and their two children Eliza Rose and Thomas Joseph that were his pride and joy. He was predeceased by his sons, Thomas Leo Venezia, Jr. and Nicholas Eliseo Venezia. He is also survived by his sister Patricia; brothers Peter, Robert and Joseph; mother Lucy; and countless friends and loved ones. He also leaves behind his beloved dog Luigi.

Born in Boston, MA, a son of Lucy (Sciaraffa) Venezia and the late Pasquale Venezia, Tom spent his early years living in Quincy, in a beautiful home that he custom built for his family on Wollaston Beach. He is a graduate from North Quincy High School and Northeastern University.

Tom worked as an automotive mechanic for the Boston Globe for many years, and anything with an engine was a passion of his. He also worked at DiMatteo Construction as a heavy equipment mechanic. He loved restoring classic cars, especially with his two sons and his son-in-law, his favorite being his candy apple red 1957 Chevy Bel-Air that he named "The Breeze." He loved going to car shows and racetracks, and used to race his own cars especially at New England Dragway and drove in Demolition Derbies at Seekonk Speedway. He also belonged to Swindles Car Club for many years. He also loved bowling and was on a bowling team for many years. His best friend was his granddaughter, who nicknamed him "Artie," and he loved taking her for chocolate chip pancakes on Sunday mornings. He was a one-of-a-kind grandfather and dad.

Tom loved the ocean, fishing and boating. He was a great chef, and he always had a spot for you at his dining room table. You would never leave his house hungry. He loved hosting barbeques and having company over for family day where he loved playing horseshoes. He loved traveling with his family, some of his favorite trips were to Italy, Bermuda, and Mexico. He was also a member of the Freemasons. Tom will always be remembered for his huge heart, selflessness, liveliness, larger than life sense of humor, and fierce pride in his children and grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation from 9am to 11am on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd., BOURNE, and Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Tom's name to The American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD, 20852. (www.kidneyfund.org) Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at

www.nickersonbourne.com for the Venezia family.