Thomas Michael Reid of West Roxbury, passed away on December 8, 2009. He was 56 years old. A lifelong resident of West Roxbury, Tom was wery active at St. Theresa of Avila Church for several years. He was a man of extraordinary faith who said the rosary 3 times daily. Tom was remarkably generous, always giving whatever he could to his friends and neighbors.
Tom was the loving father of Thomas, Joyce and Brianna Reid of Norwood. Dear son of the late James and Mary Beatrice (Theriault) Reid. Dear brother of Diane Wheeler, Beatrice LaRaia, and Dorothy Ferguson of Plymouth, Frank Reid of MD, Lawrence Reid of TX, Christine Reid of NM, Joseph Reid of NV, Sean Reid of CT and the late Elizabeth Reid, James Reid Jr. and Brian Reid. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Tom was the former husband of Elizabeth (Sellers) Reid of Norwood and Dear friend of Joanne Meegan of Roslindale.
On December 11, 2009 a Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated by Rev. Msgr. William Helmick, Rev. Raymond Helmick, Rev. Richard Bradford, Rev. William Lohan, and Rev. Robert Blaney at Tom's beloved church, St. Theresa of Avila.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Theresa of Avila 10 St. Theresa Ave. West Roxbury, MA 02132.
Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery in West Roxbury.