Thomas Tomasian

Thomas Tomasian, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at UMass Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn J. (Hostetter) Smith. Tom is also survived by a son, Thomas Tomasian, Jr. of Melrose; a daughter, Marnie Tomasian of Hopkinton; a brother, Richard Prader and his wife Pamela of East Sandwich; sister in law, Patricia Jacobson of Scottsdale, AZ, her children, a son Aaron Jacobson and his wife Cecilia and their children, Isabel and Daniel; a daughter, Sarah Louise Jacobson and her husband Jeffrey Braun and their son, Asher Jeffrey, all of Houston, Texas. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and Eugene Prader. Tom was born in Boston, son of the late Thomas and Irene (Murray) Tomasian. He grew up in Boston, moving to Worcester in the late 70's. Tom founded Worcester Mass Janitorial Service and operated the company for many years, before retiring in 2005. He had previously worked at the former Rutland State Hospital. He was a member of both Saint Francis Episcopal Church in Holden and Saint Mary of The Harbor Episcopal Church in Provincetown. He and his wife, Carolyn were very active in both of their Parish communities, he was a former vestry member of Saint Francis and together they supported efforts in PTown to protect the church building from beach erosion. He was proud to say that he was a friend of Bill for thirty-two years. Never looking to be recognized, Tom volunteered tirelessly for his church and other charitable organizations. He would lend his company van to Rachel's Table and Worcester County Food Bank, to transport food to those in need. He helped out at Saint Anne's Human Services, gave of his time at the Jewish Home, and enjoyed calling BINGO wherever there was a game for charity. His heart was always with his family, but he shared in any way he could, to do good for his church and his community. Tom was die-hard Red Sox fan and kept a "shrine" to the team in his home. He loved his dog, Katie and his cats, Red Beard the Pirate and Iggy. He enjoyed nature and the beauty God created on this Earth. He was an amateur bird watcher and was absolutely thrilled to watch the whales and dolphins off the coast of Provincetown. Family and friends are invited to Calling Hours on Thursday, June 4, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. His Funeral will be held on Friday, June 5, from the funeral home with a procession departing at 9:30 a.m. for a Funeral Service at 10 a.m. in Saint Francis Episcopal Church, 70 Highland Street, Holden. Burial will be held privately. Flowers may be sent or donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute at www.danafarber.org, or to The Sarah Stone M.D. Faculty Development Fund in care of the UMass-Memorial Foundation, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.