Thomas W. Nestor Sr.

Thomas W. Nestor Sr. obituary, Quincy, MA

Thomas W. Nestor Sr.

Thomas Nestor Sr. Obituary

Visit the Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy website to view the full obituary.

Thomas passed away peacefully on January 21st 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a devoted husband, marrying the love of his life, Mary in a union that spanned an extraordinary 63 years, together they built a life filled with shared joys and unwavering commitment. He was the proud father of 3 children, Carollynne, Tom Jr. and Stacey whom he cherished deeply and supported through every stage of their lives. As a grandfather,(grampy-pa) he delighted in his granddaughter Kable, and as a great-grandfather (Papa), he was overjoyed by his 4 great-grandchildren, Kasen, Julia, Audrey and Chloe, who brought endless light and laughter into his later years.

Tom was the only brother to Robert sharing a lifelong bond of brotherhood, travels and family loyalty.

A man of simple enduring passions, Tom found great joy in photography, capturing moments, people and places with a keen eye and a steady hand. He also loved movies, especially classic Westerns with the wide open landscapes, tales of honor and rugged individualism resonated with his own quiet sense of Integrity and appreciation for a good story.

Tom was deeply proud of his military service in the United States, Air Force carrying that sense of duty honor and patriotism throughout his life. Tom lived a full life marred by love , family and the small pleasures that made each day meaningful. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, dedication to those he loved and the legacy of warmth he leaves behind. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary, children, Carollynne and Tom Sr, granddaughter Kable, great-grandchildren, Kasen, Julia ,Audrey and Chloe; brother, Robert and many, whose lives he quietly warmed.

In his memory watch, a favorite Western, take a photograph of something beautiful and hold your loved ones close.

Rest in peace Tom. You were deeply loved and will be forever missed.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday 1/29/2026 from 11 AM-12 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. Funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday 1/29/2026 at 12 PM in Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

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Keohane Funeral Home - Quincy

785 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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