Thomas J. Fisher, Sr.
January 30, 1934 – March 30, 2026
Resident of Randolph, MA
It is with sadness that the family of Thomas J. Fisher, Sr. announces his passing at the age of 92 on March 30, 2026. Tom was born on January 30, 1934, to Joseph and Anna of Boston. He was one of eight: Joe, Charles, Lorraine, William, Carol, James and Francis. He married his childhood sweetheart at the age of 21, Lillian , and proudly celebrated 65 years of marriage before her passing. He leaves behind his children Timothy and wife Robin, Jacquelyn and husband Robert as well as Thomas Jr. (predeceased). “Puppie” delighted in the company of his grandchildren Thomas, Dena Marie, Gregory, Jamie, Jillian, Alyson and Kimberly and was the proud “great” Puppie of Addison, Logan, Dominic, Greyson, Ophelia and Robert.
Tom left on his own terms. Sharp as a tack and full of wisdom to share. He worked every day at his favorite place, I D Sign Co. which he owned with his son Timothy and was CFO of every aspect of the business. Under his direction and insight, he acquired other business ventures helping Tim to grow his small empire. He attended Boston Trade School, graduating as a carpenter, and became a jack of ALL trades and was master of MOST! There was almost nothing he couldn’t take apart and put back together. His sister Lorraine loves retelling the story of how he constructed a rollercoaster in the backyard of his home in Roxbury as a child and yes charging the neighborhood kids to use it.
Tom had many talents, hobbies and interests. He was a tradesman, engraver, electrician, plumber, gardener, golfer, beekeeper, philatelist, coin collector, vending machine owner, pats fan, day trader, bean supper expert, politician, PATRIOT and proudly a Marine having served in the reserves.
Tom held many titles and was the recipient of numerous awards. He was a lifetime member of every civic organization in Randolph including the K of C, Amvets, Elks and Lions having served on most boards. He was a proud Melvin Jones Award winner with his beloved Lions Club at two distinctive levels. With his insight the Randolph Lions purchased a camera used in local school departments to test children in need of glasses who otherwise would go undiagnosed. He was the president of his condo association. Tom also served the town of Randolph on the Board of Health for more than 30 years.
He was a collector of all things he thought “valuable” but mostly good friends, always ready to lend a hand and enjoy a drink or a laugh. He will be missed by many of them but mostly Teddie and Biff.
I leave with a quote often told by Tom so you can remember him with a smile. “I hope I die on a Wednesday because they pick up the trash on Thursday”.
A mass will be celebrated in Tom’s honor on Saturday April 11th at 10:30 am St. Mary’s Church, 211 No. Main St., Randolph. In lieu of flowers donate to the Randolph Lions Club or to a charity of your choice.
Services
Funeral Service
- April 11, 2026
- 10:30 am
- St. Mary Church, 211 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368
You were part of my family and we loved every minute spent with you and loved you very much!
RIP Uncle Tom
(My Godfather)
The poem below fits you.
The Dash
An inspiring poem by Linda Ellis.
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning… to the end.
He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars… the house… the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard; are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that still can be rearranged.
To be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you lived your dash?
God bless you and your family.
Tom you will be sadly missed but mostly remembered for your sharp wit and smile. I owe you so much for teaching what was truly important, and everything else will come in time. RIP puppy love you
I had the absolute pleasure of working with this man every day for the past 7 years. He would sneak me a delicious breakfast sandwich from a local bakery whenever he was over that way before coming in to work. He would leave the girls flowers on their desk once they bloomed and every Valentines Day he gave us chocolates with a big smile. He was a tough, but very fair man. Every day since you left, I look into your office hoping to see you sitting there… I thank you, Tom, for all of your worldly advice about the hazards of smoking and why I should cancel my dental insurance (“it’s a scam)! You will be truly missed around here. I am so glad you are with Lillian again. Say Hi to Mike and Carlos for me…
My family has known Tom for over 40 years both personally and professionally. He is one of kindest and true gentlemen we know. We love most that he was a deep thinker and most of all he LOVED his family. He will be truly missed.
I worked with Tom for over 24 years. He was the hardest working man I know, smart, a man of many talents, a loving and dedicated family man, a loyal friend, a generous man. It was an honor to have known him. He will be missed by many. Rest easy Tom …until we meet again.