Tommie Lee Pam Jr. (affectionately known as Terry) was born on June 18, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Mary Pam and the late Tommie Lee Pam Sr.. He grew up on Mount Pleasant Avenue in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Massachusetts. Inspired by his father who began teaching him at a young age the ins and outs of being a contractor, he attended trade school. After a brief stint in the Army he was honorably discharged and returned to his passion. From electrical to plumbing to carpentry. You name it. He mastered them all. To this day, his work can be found all throughout the city of Boston and beyond.
He loved roller skating at Chez Vous, playing chess, playing cards, riding his bike, walking just about everywhere, listening to music, cooking on the grill with his secret barbecue sauce, creasing his pants and dressing to impress, watching football and basketball, spending time with friends and family. He was a man of faith, wisdom, witty remarks and parable-like responses. His “tall tales” will go down in history as the best stories ever told. He is known for being humble, loving and generous with a pure heart and great character. His greatest accomplishment being his children. Tommie’s legacy is grand and will live on until the end of time.
He is survived by his loving wife Linda Cropper-Pam, daughter of the late Rose Cropper and the late Leroy Cropper. Also his daughters, sons-in-law and grand-children; Latrice Burton and Nijo Burton Sr. parents of Nijo Jr., SamanthaJo and Joel, Jamica Cropper-Pam, Termika Cropper-Pam and Joshua Powell parents of Nathaniel III, Nylah, Arabella and Audrey, Alisha Cropper, Clarrissa Cropper Egerton and Leonard Egerton Sr. parents of Niyah mother of Iyari (first great-grandchild) and Leonard Jr.. He was preceded in death by his son Terrance Young, father of Danaa. Additionally, his 8 siblings, Mallory Gomez and Shirelle, Kevin Gomez and the late Mukiya, Alexander Gomez and Merlie, Joseph Gomez and Silvia, Mary Pam-Powell, Rolando Pam, Steven Pam and Erika, Jo-Ann Pam-Dotson and her husband Daniel, a host of foster and adopted siblings, uncles, aunts, cousin, nieces, nephews and friends.
Tommie will be deeply missed. We take comfort in the word of God, 2 Corinthians 5:8. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. There is no better place to be.
Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing hours on Monday September 9, 2024 from 10-11:30 AM followed by a Religious Service from 11:30-1 PM in the Joseph Russo Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to https://gofund.me/f9e5f8ec