I have your picture on my kitchen cabinet and I say hello every morning and tell you how much I miss your face and your fabulous laugh!

Think of Tom often and his thoughtfulness, charm, and laughter.  Missed by family, friends, and  all who knew his loving character.
A longtime neighbor,
Sharon Lowberg

Tom is a light and always will be. I only worked with him a few times at BWH, and I am I float. Going to the Neuro ICU and thinking I might see him motivated me to go to work. I still miss him. He was my friend.

With heartfelt condolences, we share our families prayers to yours that you have peace in this time.

May Tom,  your loving Son, Brother, Uncle, and Partner find rest in the loving arms of our Lord.

We share our love,

Michael, Robin, and Madeleine Olk

I’m sorry to hear this. Tom was so full of life . Doesn’t seem possible . Rest in peace . Im
Sure you are giggling wherever you may be .
Mimi Nolan 
Nursing school 2005

So many laughs and stories we shared comparing notes growing up in large Irish Catholic families… what a joy to work w Tom and his endless sense of humor and  wit and kindness and care he shared w so many colleagues and patients… I will forever smile hearing Tom’s name and remembering him…

Aunt Cora, and family, 
I was shocked to hear of the passing of my dear cousin Tom. I have such fond memories of our early childhood at my mother’s house and out at your house. We were two hooligans in our youth. He was like a brother in those years long ago. The last time we saw each other was out in Palos for a graduation party. We talked and laughed like we hadn’t missed a second in time. I’ll cherish those memories and carry Tom’s memory in my heart. 

Love, 
William 
Dallas, TX.

On behalf of Massachusetts Nurses Honor Guard Ann Os Watch To the Family & Friends of Nurse Thomas Joseph Griffin know we express our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies. Thank you, Nurse Tom for your outstanding dedication, and service to nursing, a career that reflected your empathy, caring, kindness, and compassion. Thank you for your love and service to others. Your nurse colleagues: Brothers and Sisters will take over from here. May you rest in peace. May fond memories of you live on.

Tom was my husband's best friend through college through their careers at America West.  I only had the opportunity to meet him when we vacation at their home in Sandwich.  He always included me on his calls to my spouse, joking and acting as though we were friends all our life.  My heart goes out to the family and Freddie.  He flies with the angels now and as reunited with his Father and all of his pet family. May he rest in peace.

It has been many years since I worked with Tom at CCH but as soon as I heard this terrible news I could hear his voice and his laugh as though it was yesterday! Tom was the night supervisor and I started my shift as staffing coordinator at 5:30 in the morning-he greeted me every time with a hug and gratitude that I was there working with him. 
We had many wonderful conversations and laughs during our tenure together 💕
My heartfelt condolences to his family and to Freddie who he loved so much. 
God bless you my dear friend.
Cathy

Tom was such a bright light to this world, he was honest, smart  and so funny.  
Most people knew you as a coworker, I knew you as my closest friend. We laughed, cried, and talked about everything. I’m in shock still. I miss you, I love you; my lunch date, my life coach, and my best friend, Till we meet again, love.
LaPorchia 💙

Freddy and All of Tom's Family,

Tom was the best!  Neighbors for 29 years, he was caring, compassionate, harboring  strong hopes for a kinder world order, beginning with our own behaviors towards others.  He accomplished much in his short life.   Family and friends proud of his many accomplishments.
His laughter was infectious and it is missed already. He shared his love and kindness with many  including his numerous pets throughout the years.   Feeling graced for having known him.
My deep felt condolences,
Sharon Lowberg
A friend/neighbor

My heart is broken for Freddy, and Tom’s family his mom and his fur babies. Tom was a dedicated nurse and friend. Tom was an amazing resource that as a supervisor I knew I could rely upon and was always grateful when he was on duty. Tom had an amazing sense of humor and kindness and advocated for his patients and colleagues.  Sometimes he’d break out in song. This is truly a devastating passing. I know with all my heart he will not be far away and will be right be side all of us who loved and respected him. Love ya my friend.

With a heavy heart I say RIP you will be missed. 💔💔

Iʻm so sorry to hear that Tom passed away. Too young. He had such a bright spirit. I worked with Tom at CCH. I will always remember and appreciate how good he was to me when I was sick and needed help. He brightened the day of the Brigham  nurses and medical staff when he would visit me. He would push me around in a wheelchair calling me Miss Daisy and playing it up for the staff. 
Iʻm sure that Tomʻs family, Freddie, and many many friends have wonderful memories and funny stories to sustain them. For me, I wish there was time for more.

OBITUARY

Thomas "Tom" Joseph Griffin

September 11, 1965 – April 6, 2025

Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

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