Thomas “Tom” J. Reynolds, 45, a long-time resident of Keene and Vernon, Vt. died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 23, 2021, in the comfort of his home in Vernon with the love of his family near.
Thomas was born the son of Jane (Cody) and Thomas J. Reynolds on August 4, 1975, in Brattleboro, VT. He graduated from Brattleboro Union High School class of 1993. He went on in his studies attending the University of Vermont and Greenfield Community College.
In 2003 he started dating Miss. Leah S. Caruso. They have shared a life together ever since and she became his significant other.
Tom was employed by the ABC Disposal Co. in Keene as an Environmental Engineer for the past year. Prior, he had worked at Environmental Alternatives in Swanzey as a Hazardous Waste Removal Technician and Industrial Cleaner for five years. Tom was also a local businessman at one point owning and operating Tommy’s Sports Corner Bar in Keene.
Tom enjoyed skiing, boating, sailing, and fishing. He was also community-spirited and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Keene for several years.
Mr. Reynolds is survived by his father, Thomas J. Reynolds of Keene, a brother, Dan C. Barile of Bellows Falls, VT and his significant other, Leah S. Caruso of Keene and Vernon, VT. In addition, he leaves; cousins, uncles, aunts, extended family and numerous friends. Tom is predeceased by his mother, Jane Barile who passed on April 7, 2019.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, from 6 to 8 pm. in the funeral chapel. A mass will occur on Saturday at 9 a.m. in Parish of the Holy Spirit, St. Margaret Mary Church, 33 Arch St., Keene. Burial will follow in the family lot at Monadnock View Cemetery, Park Ave., Keene. In keeping with the Covid-19 Pandemic protocols, masks and social distancing will be required. Flowers will gladly be accepted. However, the family would prefer donations be made in memory of Thomas J. Reynolds to:
Joy’s Network
463 Washington St.
Keene, NH. 03431.
or to:
American Heart Association
2 Wall St.
Manchester, NH. 03101.
All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431. WWW.cheshirefamilyfh.com
