Thomas Joyce Obituary
Born in Charlestown, Tom attended St. Catherine's School in Charlestown and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Cambridge. He went on to attend St. John's Seminary in Brighton for 5 years.
Tom was a dedicated employee of Honeywell for 49 years. After his retirement, he worked at Fenway Park for 13 seasons, the last 10 of which he worked as an usher-making lots of friends with his co- workers and season ticket holders.
Tom was a faithful parishioner of St Jerome's Parish in North Weymouth as well as a volunteer with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Tom was loved by all who met him and he had a gift of making people laugh and helping people. The times that he was surrounded by friends and loved ones has created countless memories that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Mary "Queenie" (Tolson) Joyce, his children Lauren Joyce of Weymouth, Christine Joyce of Weymouth, Kevin Joyce and his wife Julie of Marshfield, and Erin Joyce of Weymouth. Loving Papa to Shannon Bralley of Weymouth, and Eamonn, Colin, Teddy, and Frankie Joyce of Marshfield. Son of the late John and Agnes (O'Toole) Joyce. Loving brother of Bartley Joyce of Burlington, John Joyce of Tewksbury, and Maureen Joyce of Myrtle Beach SC. Predeceased by his siblings Peter Joyce, Paul Joyce, and Ann Joyce, as well as sisters-in-law Charlene Joyce and Joan Joyce. Loving brother-in-law to Marion Joyce and Judy Joyce. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces great-nephews, cousins, his cherished Tolson in-laws, as well as many treasured friends.
Visiting hours will be held at St. Jerome Parish in Weymouth on Thursday, August 7th from 4-7pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A funeral mass will be held at St. Jerome on Friday, August 8th at 10:30am. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's name can be made to Norwell VNA and Hospice via nvna.org or St. Jerome Parish, 632 Bridge St., Weymouth, MA 02191. For online guestbook and directions, visit www.thehurleyfuneralhomes.com.
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Thomas Sheerin
Yesterday
Tom was a wonderful and caring man who worked with us at the St Jerome's St Vincent DePaul always caring for others in need. Rest in peace my friend.
Tom Sheerin -St Vincent De Paul St Jerome Chapter
Marie Leen
Yesterday
My condolences to the Joyce family.
Tommy was a close friend of our
Cousin Peter Warren. Tommy extended his caring and kindness to
Our whole family.
May his memory be a blessing to
All who were fortunate to know him.
Marie Leen
Steven Perry
August 5, 2025
My condolences to the Joyce family my God give comfort during this time
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Tom and I were in the same seminary class. TJ was one of the nicest, gentlest and funniest men I've ever met. Just a beautiful human being.
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