Thomas F. Barrows

Thomas F. Barrows obituary, Medford, MA

Thomas F. Barrows

Thomas Barrows Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Homes Inc. on Dec. 9, 2025.
Thomas F. Barrows of Medford, formerly of Everett passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025. He was 72. He was a dedicated family man and respected consultant in the automotive industry for many years.
Tom was born in Everett and is the son of the late Dwight W. Barrows and Catherine (Powers) Barrows. Devoted husband of Virginia (Riminiscenza) Barrows and adoring father of Jillian Barrows. Son in law of the late Anna May Riminiscenza and James "Bingy" Riminiscenza. Brother in law and friend of James P. Riminiscenza. Beloved brother of Cathy Simonelli and the late James Barrows, Raymond Simard, and Patricia Green, all formerly of Everett. Loving uncle of Thomas Green, Susan Kelly, Shane Simonelli, Victoria Simonelli and their children.
Tom dedicated many years to the automotive industry, and treated every customer at the dealership with care and kindness. He was an avid runner and lifelong fan of all Boston sports teams, a lover of music with his most favorite band being, the Beatles. "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make"

Tom's greatest loves were his wife Virginia and his daughter Jillian, They were his whole world.
At Tom's request, funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Saint Francis of Assisi at Mary Queen of Peace Parish, 114 High Street, Medford, MA 02155.

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Lauryn Devine

December 10, 2025

Mr.Barrows was such a great man and dad! I remember him fondly at soccer games and over at their pool. My sincerest condolences to Jillian and Virginia

Christine Pimentel

December 10, 2025

To Virginia & Jillian....I was saddened to read of Mr. Barrows passing. You were a special St Francis family. Always concerned about Jillian and the school & church. Also, Anna Mae & I connected as West Enders. Prayers & love. Chris Pimentel

Jannine Ellis

December 10, 2025

So sad to hear of Tommy's passing. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.

Jacky Bonarrigo

December 10, 2025

Condolences to you Virginia and your daughter and family. May he rest in peace and you find some comfort in your beautiful memories. My mother sends her condolences to you as well.

stephen powers

December 10, 2025

great salesperson iworked with tom many years at bonnell ford avid sports fan all around good guy steve powers my best to his family

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