Thomas Joseph Hammond

Thomas Joseph Hammond, 83, a resident of Osprey, FL, born and raised on Sagamore Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the Venice Tidewell Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love.

Born to Joseph and Agnes Hammond, Thomas lived a life rich in family, faith, and contributions to his community. A man of great intellect and boundless curiosity, Thomas earned his education at Bishop Bradley High School, Saint Anselm College, University of Hawaii, and Georgetown University Law Center. His dedication to justice and service began early in his career, when he served as a special agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. But it was his long and impactful tenure at Saint Anselm College that truly defined his legacy. As the founding chair of the Criminal Justice Department, Thomas shaped the lives of countless students, instilling in them the values of integrity and service. He later served as President of the Faculty Senate and retired after 36 years, having touched the lives of many with his wisdom and kindness.

In addition to his role as a beloved professor, Thomas built a successful private law practice, where he dedicated over 40 years to defending the rights of others in criminal law, personal injury, and estate planning. He also served as the Director of the New England Arson Seminar and was an active member of the Manchester and New Hampshire Bar Associations. His leadership extended to roles such as Chair of the Manchester Police Commission and service on the Adult Parole Board. A tireless advocate for public safety and education, Thomas made a lasting impact on the next generation of leaders. He established a scholarship for New England public safety officials at Saint Anselm College and worked with the Blue Mass Committee of the Catholic Diocese of Manchester, always seeking ways to give back to those who served their communities with the same dedication he embodied.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Kathy Ann Hammond; their three children, Amy Comey and her husband Zachary of Darien, Connecticut; Thomas Hammond and his wife Meghan of New Boston, New Hampshire; and Erin Hebert and her husband John of Bedford, New Hampshire. He also leaves behind seven cherished grandchildren: Ava Comey, Owen Comey, Max Comey, Maeve Hammond, Thomas Hammond, Maura Hebert, and Claire Hebert. His memory will live on in their hearts and in the hearts of all who loved him. Thomas is also survived by his beloved brother, James Hammond. Throughout his life, Thomas was a pillar of strength, wisdom, and compassion. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, but his legacy of love, service, and commitment will live on through his family, his students, and his community.

Services: There are no calling hours. The funeral will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 AM in St. Joseph Cathedral, Pine Street, corner of Lowell Street, Manchester, NH.

Committal prayers and burial will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery, 448 Donald Street, Bedford, NH.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Public Safety Scholarship Fund, St. Anselm College, 100 St. Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102.

The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH has the honor of assisting the family.

For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.