Thomas "Tom" Winston

Thomas "Tom" Winston obituary, West Roxbury, MA

Thomas "Tom" Winston

Thomas Winston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William J. Gormley Funeral Home from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2022.

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Tom Winston, 54, of West Roxbury and Grafton, MA, died suddenly on Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born to the late Patrick and Mary Winston of Belmont, MA and was a proud first-generation Irishman. Tom carried on their legacy of hard work, dedication, and faith in God in all that he did.

He served in the U.S. Army after graduating from Belmont High School and then served in the Massachusetts National Guard while attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell for his bachelor's degree and Fairfield University for his master's degree. He completed his education at Boston University receiving his M.B.A. in 2014.

Tom spent most of his career in technology, most recently working at Oracle with a team of dedicated and talented peers.

Tom leaves behind a strong legacy of friendship, loyalty, and love. He was a devoted husband, dedicated father, and fierce friend.

Left behind to carry on his legacy is his wife, Karen Larkin of West Roxbury, MA, his two greatest accomplishments, his children, Connor and Rose Winston of Millbury, MA as well as his two stepsons, Connor and Mather Graham of West Roxbury, MA. Also carrying on his legacy is his sister Patricia (Winston) Bragg, husband Duane Bragg and their son Martin of Andover, MA.

Tom leaves behind many cousins and friends who felt like family.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 31st from 2-6pm at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury MA with a Burial Mass at St. Luke's Church, 132 Lexington St., Belmont, MA on Monday, August 1st at 10am. (PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO CHURCH)

In lieu of flowers please donate to his most important cause at www.curenfwithjack.com.

To livestream the Funeral Mass, please visit https://www.harborview.live.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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