Thomas Daniel Croce

June 17, 1991 – July 3, 2025

Thomas Daniel Croce, age 34, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, and raised in Plymouth, Tommy found his heart and home in Intervale, New Hampshire, where he spent the remainder of his adult life. He attended Word of Life Ministries for his undergraduate studies and later trained as a medical assistant at Lincoln Technical Institute, graduating with distinction.

Tommy devoted his professional life to the service of others through his work in healthcare. From caring for individuals with disabilities to taking on leadership roles in care management, pharmacy, and insurance, his career was marked by compassion, intelligence, and an unwavering dedication to others. His ongoing pursuit of education included training in mental health, emergency medicine, and hospice and palliative care. Fluent in several languages and deeply attuned to diverse cultures and beliefs, Tommy had a gift for forging meaningful connections with those he served and worked alongside.

Tom was a light to all who knew him—his quick wit, warm spirit, and nonjudgmental nature made him a source of comfort and joy. He was the friend you could always count on, someone who gave his time and heart freely. Whether offering a listening ear or a homemade meal, he brought people together with his kindness and generosity. A talented self-taught cook, he often surprised friends and loved ones with comforting dishes, including his famous lasagna and his grandmother Drew's cherished cookies.

In his quiet moments, Tommy enjoyed evenings by the fire with his partner, Tyler Patterson, and their beloved Labrador, Robbie. He also found fulfillment in helping others in unexpected ways, such as teaching inmates to read during a difficult chapter of his own life, and learning Russian so he could recite the rosary with his Russian-speaking patients in Braintree.

Thomas is survived by his loving parents, Kim (Drew) Croce and Daniel Croce; his sisters, Melissa Randall, Elizabeth Croce, and Dara Jane Croce; his nieces, Emily Morgan, Abigail Rae, and Camryn Noelle Randall; his nephews, Colin McKay Randall and Ashton Ryder Boudreau; and his beloved partner, Tyler Patterson. He is also

survived by his dearest friend, Nina Smith, and his cherished godchildren: godsons Anthony Smith, Leon Smith, and Royal Welch, and his goddaughter, Alison Rich. He was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Joshua Croce, grandparents, George and Doris Drew, and Tom and Beverly Croce, along with many dear aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Tommy's life was a testament to quiet strength, deep empathy, and the lasting power of love in action. He will be profoundly missed.

Celebration of Life Service – Massachusetts

Thomas Daniel Croce

June 17, 1991 – July 3, 2025

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Calvary Baptist Church

429 Monponsett Street

Hanson, MA (Route 58)

*Please bring a small stone in remembrance of Thomas to add to the memorial

garden in his honor.

Celebration of Life – New Hampshire

A second celebration of Thomas's life with family and friends will be held on

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

Intervale, New Hampshire.

*Details will be shared with loved ones closer to the date.