Thomas E. Vogel

Thomas E. Vogel

Grantham, NH - Thomas E. Vogel at the age of 82 passed away on November 25, 2024 at Jack Byrne Hospice Care Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by Claire, his loving wife of 64 years, their daughter Alisa (and Richard) Bradley, son Eric Vogel, and his beloved grandchildren: Benjamin (and Kelly) Bradley, Alexander (and Jackie) Bradley, Hannah (and Forrest) Otsuka, and Jonathan (and Victoria) Bradley. He was also a proud great-grandfather to Olive and Avery. Tom was predeceased by his mother Thelma (Sheley) Vogel, father Howard Vogel, and brother Fred Vogel.

Tom was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 13, 1942 and after graduating from Hamilton Taft High School went on to earn a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Ohio University and later a Master of Science in Total Quality from Anna Maria College.

Early in his professional career he was employed at Shepley Bullfinch Richardson and Abbott. In 1997 he became President and CEO of SMMA, which was ranked the largest architectural and Engineering firm in Boston at that time. Later he was offered an opportunity by Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates to open and direct a New England regional office for the Pennsylvania based company and enjoyed this opportunity to continue to utilize his skills.

Tom and Claire were avid travelers both domestically and internationally and shared many trips and adventures with their children and grandchildren. Tom had many fond memories of hunting birds with his dog Ginger as well as fishing and boating in the Boston Harbor. He was especially proud to see his grandsons participate in the Boy Scout Program and utilize those skills in many outdoor activities.

In 2000 Tom and Claire retired to the Eastman community located in Grantham, NH to continue their lifelong passion of golf, skiing, boating, and fishing in Eastman Lake. He balanced time from his hobbies to serve as Chair of Lakes and Streams Committee from 2004 – 2007, participated on the committee for the renovation of the South Cove Activity Center and also served as President of West Cove B & D for many years.

A celebration of life will be held privately by his family. Memorial donations may be made in Tom's memory to one of the following agencies.

Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care www.D-H.org/JackByrneCenter

Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Home Office 225 N.Michigan Ave., Floor 17 Chicago,IL 60601