Thomas Holbrook

Thomas Holbrook obituary, Quincy, MA

Thomas Holbrook

Thomas Holbrook Obituary

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Holbrook, Thomas, 76, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2023, under the care of his children. Tom was born and raised in Braintree to Alma and Lowell Holbrook, along with his brothers, the late Alan and Robert Holbrook. It was there he met and married his beloved wife, Lorraine (Zopatti) Holbrook who preceded him in death in 2021. Tom and Lorraine settled in Weymouth, raised two children and had a great life together, devoted to their family and each other.
For forty years Tom commuted to Cambridge where he worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in computer operations and hardware support. A master at small engine repair, he had a side hustle, Tom's Mower Repair, that he ran out of his parent's basement.
Upon retirement he never turned on another computer and instead turned his attention to traveling with his wife and good times spent with his family. Along with Lorraine, he was a great host, and will be remembered for his mudslides by the pool and his favorite holiday, the 4th of July, where he generously supplied and cooked lobsters with his son for friends and family for over 60 years.
He leaves behind a family who loved him and will miss him. His children, Lisa and Leo Doyle of Yarmouth Port and Michael and Jennifer Holbrook of Rockland, grandchildren that he adored, Mairead and her husband Jared, Ava, Emily and Harrison, and a large extended family of in laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He requested there be no services, but you could make a donation to the NVNA and Hospice who helped take care of both Tom and Lorraine in their final days. You can also play keno, have a fisherman's platter or a hotdog and raise a glass to a great father and grandfather, who lived the american dream and went out completely as himself, he'd love that.

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August 24, 2023

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August 24, 2023

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Michele Auditore

August 24, 2023

Amazing tribute and so so true..He was a great dad & grandfather...
He is at peace now and his heart isn't broken anymore because he is with the love of his life now! RIP

Thomas Cirignano

August 24, 2023

I'm so sad to hear of Tom's passing.
Tommy, as well as his brothers and parents, Alma & "Huck", always made me feel more like part of the family than just a friend. I miss each of them tremendously. Of my countless wonderful memories of them, the 4th of July parties during the 1970s & 80s stand out the most. With wall to wall lobsters and endless fireworks, we were always assured of a friendly visit by Braintree's Finest. It was a priceless gift being invited to those "family" gatherings each year!
One stand-out memory is the 4th of July I was in a body cast from under my chin to over my hips. Bobby, Tommy, and Al joked about the heavy plaster cast, saying "We could probably tie a rope around the neck of that cast and string you up, and it probably wouldn't hurt you a bit." I said, "Go ahead and do it!" They put a rope around the cast under my chin, placed the rope over a beam in the cellar and hoisted me off my feet. It didn't hurt or bother me at all, and we all laughed hysterically as they swung me back and forth under that beam. Hearing the ruckus from upstairs, mother Alma wondered what mischief her boys were up to. She came down the stairs to see what was going on. As soon as she saw me swinging there, she screamed, "CUT HIM DOWN! CUT HIM DOWN!!! She had no idea that all was well. This certainly created a priceless memory :>)
To the Holbrook family in heaven, you have my endless gratitude and love. Until we meet again, thank you so much for enriching my life the way you all did.
Sincerely, Tom C.

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