Thomas F. Race Obituary
In loving memory of Thomas F. Race (Wilbraham, Massachusetts), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on February 16, 2025 at the age of 88. Thomas F. leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas F. Race to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Clayton and Hannah Race; his sisters, Marjorie McDonough, Marion Toolan and Lois Race; and his daughter Ann-Louise Race-Forgette.
He is survived by: his wife Ellen Race (Merrigan) of Wilbraham; his children, Michael (Mary) of East Longmeadow and Susan Race Richard of East Longmeadow; his son-in-law Bob Forgette (Tom) of Agawam; his stepson Brian (Cassandra) of Somerville; and his grandchildren, John, Eden (Joshua), Sydney (David), Michaela, Shane and Erin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Tom's name to the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (https://www.springfieldsymphony.org) or the Appalachian Mountain Club (https://www.outdoors.org).
