With sadness, love, and peace, the family of Thomas Joseph Laramee, announces his passing on November 1, 2020 (All Saints’ Day), at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL following a silent, swift battle with advanced kidney cancer. Tom was born on February 28, 1962 in Burlington,Vermont, the son of Andrew and Sylvia Laramee. He was united in the Holy Sacrament of Marriage to CeAnne (McDonald) at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ryan, Iowa on November 29, 1986. Together they shared nearly 34 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, CeAnne; his four daughters Sarah Puglia (Tommy), Marisa Boss (Zach), Caitlin, Ashley Burke (Patrick); his five grandchildren Ilaria, Ailis, Theodore, Giovanni, and one in utero due to arrive November 23, 2020; his parents Andrew and Sylvia Laramee; his siblings Wendy Wilton (Chuck) and Michael Laramee (Nancy); many nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary and two grandbabies Brennan and Julianne (Boss).
Tom was a parishioner and choir member at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church for 22 years; a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, 40 Days for Life, and Adult Men’s Hockey League at TBSA Oldsmar, FL. Tom worked in the aerospace industry his entire adult career with the special gift in aerospace sales. He loved his work and was known to say that Sunday’s were his favorite day, because the next day was Monday: the start of the work week. Tom lived life to the fullest. He was genuine and authentic, you never had to question what he was thinking. When asked how his day was, nearly always the answer was, “Just another perfect day in paradise,” and he meant it. Tom enjoyed classic rock music, playing ice hockey, skiing, hiking, baseball, working in his vegetable garden, traveling with his family, and spending as much time as he could with his family and grandchildren. Tom was most proud of the family he helped to raise and his grandchildren.
The entire Laramee family wish to express their sincere gratitude for the way your love and prayers have uplifted them during this sudden loss of this most amazing man. All who wish to attend his service or send a card, please include on a separate piece of paper a memory about Tom.
There will be a celebration of life on Thursday, November 12 at Crooked Thumb Brewery, Safety Harbor, FL from 5:30-8:00pm.
The funeral mass will be held at 10:30am on Friday, November 13 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Dunedin, FL with burial to follow (approx 12:30) at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. All are welcome. Tom’s family has arranged a reception and continued celebration including food and drink being held at Veterans Funeral Care (830 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater) after his committal at the cemetery.
Arrangements handled by Grasso Funeral Memorial and Cremation in partnership with Veterans Funeral Care.
Tom was truly one of a kind. I had the pleasure of working with Tom for 4 years. During the baseball season I would look forward to his calls every Monday where we would argue about the Yankees and the Red Sox. He was a special person who had positive interactions with everyone he met. He was a class act and I looked up to him for that. Tom, you will be missed my friend.
My brother Tom was liked and admired by everyone. He had an easy-going personality, and accepted people as they were. Hardworking, handsome and smart, he had a successful career which enabled he and CeAnne to provide for four children, travel, and see his girls through college and weddings. Most of all, his grandchildren are, and continue to be, his legacy. It is heart-wrenching that we have lost him, at the top of his personal and professional life.
My husband Chuck and I were fortunate to have Tom and CeAnne visit us in VT in March 2020 before the COVID19 restrictions. Tom and I took our last runs together at Smuggler’s Notch ski area. He loved to ski almost as much as playing hockey. Good times.
Tom lived each day to the fullest. He would want all of us to do the same. Love each other fully, cherish each moment, and value each day. And don’t forget to have fun!
I have the comfort of knowing he is with the Heavenly Father now, and Tom, please save us a spot in the ice arena when we meet again someday.
Love, your sister, Wendy.
I am so sorry for your lost. I will pray for his family for peace.
It has been a long time, but my memories of Tom are filled with his smile and optimism. May his family find peace in the quiet moments when a loving memory fills their hearts.
I’ve known Tom for 25 years. I hired him in 1996 at PAS/Pall and again in 2005 at Seal Dynamics. We worked together many of those years and I can say almost every one of those days started with “Just another perfect day in paradise!” His enthusiasm was infectious and his passion unparalleled. His passion for life and his passion for what he believed in was unquestionable. Most of all he loved his faith and family. Right after that his country, aerospace, the Red Sox, his garden, and hockey. He was never at a loss of words for what he believed in!
Number one of all his passions, however, was his love for his family. Anyone who spent time with him knew all about the trips he and Ceanne had recently taken or were planning. Everyone who spent time with him felt they personally knew his four daughters and their children. He was constantly showing pictures and videos of his grandchildren to his co-workers. He was one of the proudest and happiest grandparent I have ever met!
The love he had for his family, and his passion for what he believed in, have made a huge impact on many people and so many people have been blessed because of their relationship with Tom.
I knew Tom for over 20 years. He was a very special man. If I had to choose one word to describe him I would choose Goodness. He was full of goodness. He loved and was faithful to the right things in life; God and the church, his wife of many years, his incredible daughters, their families, his parents, siblings and CeAnne’s family.
His first love on earth was his wife Ceanne. Anyone could see that. He was so devoted to her. If she had a cause, it was his cause. Whatever she wanted to do with her life, he supported her. He loved being with her and it was obvious that they were best friends. He loved all the simple things in life like family, gardening, old-fashioned fun like hoe downs in the front yard, board games and backyard volleyball.
Tom was also a great friend. He always had time to talk with you. Tom was generous and caring and always tuned in to others. He always had a smile, he was always positive and he was always encouraging. If you needed Tom he was there. I am sure that those of you who know Tom have experienced him like this. He was uniquely good and to experience that was special.
My heart goes out to all who loved him, especially his family. This was sudden, unforeseen and no one was emotionally prepared for this calling home. The family has great faith and I am sure they are leaning heavily on that now. May Tom receive the reward of eternal life in heaven which he so richly earned here on earth and may the rest of us remember Tom in our hearts and bring a little of his goodness to the world when we think of him.
My sincere sympathy to this great family for the loss of Tommy. A very close knit and loving family.
My Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Another beautiful Angel in Heaven. Love, Gloria
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I got to know Tom through the Monday morning men’s group. He was always a welcome addition to the discussion because of his humble and wise insights. He was known by all of us as someone who brings love into the life of his family and blessings to the lives of his friends. He is, and will be truly missed. We love you brother.
Many prayers and condolences to CeAnne and the children he loved so dearly.
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
I believe I can speak for all friends of Tom that we are still in disbelief that he has left us so soon. One of Tom’s best attributes was his Optimism. Tom’s view of the world was the “glass is half full”. I remember several times calling Tom about the company forecast wondering how we were going to make the number and Tom would say to me, “Don’t worry Bryan, we will find a way…we always do.”
But what I will miss most is our talks about family and the advise I often sought out from Tom on raising a daughter. Who better to seek out advise from than a Man who successfully raised four?
My mom use to say to me no one knows God’s plan for us. While she was right, its hard not to question that plan when those we love or care for leave us so soon.
You will be missed my friend.
I have known Tom since high school in South Burlington, VT. He always had a positive outlook and a great friend. He loved our Lord as well as family and friends. I was blessed to be able to reconnect with him in person late last year. My prayers are with the Laramee family.
I would see Tom & CeAnne leaving the 8:30 mass as I was going in for the 10:15. Always a radiant smile, always filled with the spirit. So when I approached him to participate in 40 DAYS FOR LIFE, his answer was a resounding “YES”! His time slot was always Monday, 11:00-1:00. He did this for at least four years! Love his demeanor & love for LIFE! I especially loved how he was so proud of his family & the growing family of grandkids. He left his mark on our lives for the profound love of God, family & LIFE! I am grateful to have crossed in his path. May his soul rest in peace with out sweet Savior!
CeAnne and entire family, I am sending my deepest sympathies. I never met Tom but from all the family pictures, the love he and you shared, CeAnne was so evident. ❤❤
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Laramee family, with whom my brothers and I would visit often at a young age. We always felt as safe and welcome in their home as we were in our own house, and it is clear that Tom was a leading source of that comfort and security. I am even more proud to be called a fellow Knight of Columbus, thanks to Tom’s powerful witness to the values and institution we Knights are called to protect: God’s church. Vivat Jesus, Brother Laramee.
Dear CeAnne and family, I am so sorry!!! Much too soon! We have all lost a good man. I’m glad he got to see some of his beautiful grandchildren and to know that his girls all grew up to be fine women and mothers and wives. The partnership between Tom an CeAnne was special. His absence will be stunning. I’m so sorry. You will be in my prayers. This is a hard road for those left behind. With all my love!!!!!
It was very tragic learn about Tom’s passing. For those of us who knew Tom, you know that he was the best of the best. Tom was part our family since he started at Seal Dynamics in September of 2005. Tom was respected by everyone here at Seal Dynamics as well as the entire Aerospace community. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, he was a friend and most of all, a person who loved life, family, and his career in the airline industry.
Anyone who has met and traveled with Tom over his 35+ year career and the last 15 years at Seal Dynamics knows that Tom was well respected and liked by all. He was the essence of our culture, integrity, ethics, passionate and knowledgeable about his business, the products, and relationships with everyone he met.
Tom leaves us with great memories, desire to be as positive and working even harder to get through these terrible times. His family’s faith in coping with this tragedy is the deepest I have ever experienced; our thoughts and prayers are with them. His parents, wife, daughters/son in laws, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren will forever miss him, as we will at Seal Dynamics. He will be remembered as a truly great person who has contributed and dedicated his life to his family, friends and people who have had the pleasure working with him.
Tom was such a genuine person. I appreciated so much his uplifting spirit and sincere smile. He will be dearly missed. CeAnne, your friends are here for you. ❤️🦋🙏
So so sorry to learn of Tom’s passing CeAnne. We knew you guys in Vermont at the beginning of “CeAnne and Tom.” A wonderful match. Such caring and love. Please know that our hearts ache for you and your family. We will pray for you all.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your beautiful family. May you hold close to your heart all the precious memories of the loving and fun times you all shared as a family.
CeAnne and Family,
We were so sadden to hear of Tom’s passing and wanted to send our condolences and prayers to all of you. May God continue to watch and keep all of you in his care.
Ron and Patti(Byrne) Iverson
Laramee Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The beautiful tributes written about Tom are truly remarkable. We will pray for peace and healing for your family. Blessings, Shelly & Paul Boynton (Mindy McDonald’s sister in Florida).
Until now, I still can’t believe that Tom has left us. My heart still aches knowing that I won’t ever see him again. Having read all the obituaries and tributes to Tom, I’m not going to repeat it since I want to say the same. What I’ll say is that I’m going to miss you, my friend. I’m going to miss “It’s his birthday today!”. I’m going to miss his smile, laughter, optimism and positive energy whenever we’re together. I’ve lost a friend who loves my rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and I’m sure that whenever I’m singing this song in a karaoke, I’ll be thinking of you, Tom. Rest in Peace, my friend.
On behalf of the entire HEICO Family, I send our condolences to CeAnne, and the entire family. Just as Tom was much loved and appreciated in the Laramee Family, he was also much loved in our HEICO Family. Tom’s smile, temperament, loyalty, and diligence helped lead HEICO and Seal Dynamics, and he will be missed greatly. We are grateful and better people as a result of knowing Tom, as he set a great example for everyone to follow.
We were shocked and saddened to hear Tom passed away. Rick worked with Tom at Seal Dynamics for many years. Occasionally Rick and I would run into him socially, once even in Las Vegas when we were on vacation and Tom was there on business. Coincidentally, we were on the same flight back to Tampa, too, so there was plenty of good conversation at the airport.
Tom was a positive, thoughtful man who was full of life and lived it to the fullest. His love and devotion to his family was obvious to all who knew him. Losing him like this is incredibly sad and he will be missed beyond measure. Our hearts go out to his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
I am feeling extremely emotional just typing these short comments. Tom was an amazing Team member, liked and respected by all that have had the pleasure to know him. I have received many emails over the past number of days from suppliers and customers wanting me to wish Ceanne and the rest of the family their heart felt condolences.
I have had so many impactful conversations with Tom for so many years I feel a huge sense of loss. I only wish I had the opportunity to have one more of those funny exchanges about politics, sports or just everyday business issues. I will miss Tom’s friendship, honesty and positive attitude towards everything. Things will just not be the same without Tom in our lives, but his memory shines brightly.
My Love and prayers are with you and your family and. Will be thinking of you Love. Lois Byrne
My thoughts and prayers to the Laramie family. Love Lori Byrne
Nick, Faith and myself were saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. We knew him from the choir at Espiritu Santo Catholic Church. Tom always made it lively and fun when he was there. He had a beautiful spirit and a strong faith. We will miss him. God Bless..