Thomas Ball Obituary
Thomas Ames Ball died on November 18, 2024, age 65. Tom was born in Boston and spent most of his life in Westwood. He was an alumnus of Boston University, where he studied Journalism, and Xaverian Brothers High School, and was a National Merit Scholar. Tom was employed at Jack Madden Ford Service Center. In his spare time, he enjoyed visiting car shows, reading and listening to music. Tom was also very fond of animals and at one time, had a family of raccoons visiting him daily and feeding from his hand.
Tom was a good brother, a good friend and a good neighbor. Tom is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Rosemary V. Ball and Susan C. and Paul F. Concannon, his nieces and nephews Caitlin F. and Michael McClary, Lauren F. and Daniel Lerian, Jared A. and Cassandra Foster, and 9 great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas Ames and Mary Claire Ball, and his sister and brother-in-law Cathleen and Walter Foster-Smith.
Funeral arrangements will be handled by Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Agatha's Parish in Milton on December 2, 2024 at 10:30 am, with a reception to immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to the Westwood Community Chest.
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Christina Fitch
December 1, 2024
Tom, I will remember our conversations about good horror movies, and the cookouts we got to spend together. I wish I had more time to get to know you better and you will be missed from the Fitches and Cyrs. I will remember you in my prayers everyday. Rest in Peace.
Mike and Kathy cyr
November 28, 2024
Tom we will miss you. Especially at Christmas time at our house and Halloween at John's house. Also all the time Kathy and I spent with you hanging out on your back porch watching the birds at the feeders and having great conversations. We will miss you greatly and we see you up there some day again. So until then keep that engine running. God bless from Mike, Kathy, Mikey, and Joey
Mike and Kathy cyr
November 24, 2024
We'll never forget the times we have spent together thru happy and hard times, and also just letting the time past by hanging out on his back porch telling each other stories and talking about his collections. We would also talk about the next problem he had solve with his mustang.
He was known for his witty saying "I ain't scared".
Tom also can be quoted saying "I want to get the car on the road and drive it before I pass"
We have gone to countless local car shows together. Tom, you will be missed deeply. We treated you just like family for the past 40+years. He was a big part of our family and whenever we had to call on him he was there every time and vice versa.
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Robert Shields
November 23, 2024
I worked with Tom over the past year. What a great guy eye contact always resulted in an interesting conversation. You will be missed!
My condolences your friend
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