Thomas J. Mcquaid

McQUAID, THOMAS J. of Norwood, MA, passed away on Dec. 19th after a brief battle with cancer. Husband of Sue Wilson McQuaid, father of TJ McQuaid and his wife Christine of Mansfield and Kristen McQuaid of Norwood. Grandfather of Caroline, Dillon, Julia, Jack and Brooke McQuaid of Mansfield. Brother of Dan McQuaid and his wife Carol of No. Andover, Ed McQuaid and his wife Jane of Norton, John McQuaid and his wife Alicia of Lowell, Patti Owens and her husband Kevin of Mansfield and Bob McQuaid and his wife Pam of Scituate, and great brother-in-law and uncle to more than two dozen nieces and nephews. Tom was a graduate of Norwood High School Class of 1971 and received his BA and MBA from Babson College and an MST from Bentley College. He spent his career in Finance, most recently with the Boston Biomedical Research Institute and the Forsyth Institute before finishing his career as the CFO of Norwood. He was active in many local and national professional organizations throughout his career. He was also deeply devoted to his family and friends, loved to travel, was an avid Patriots fan and season ticket holder and always found the good in every person he met. Tom loved his hometown of Norwood and served on the Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen for many years. He also coached youth basketball and baseball and served on various other committees in the town. His generous and kind spirit and quick wit touched many lives and will be sorely missed. Bright colors are most welcome at all services as we celebrate his life and resurrection. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2022 from 4-8pm at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, December 23, 2022 10:30am at St. Timothy Parish 650 Nichols St. Norwood, MA 02062. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Norwood, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation, PO Box 421, Norwood MA 02062, or the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, 150 Chapel St., Norwood MA 02062.