FOLAN

Thomas Joseph, Jr., age 90, of Norwood, MA, passed away on October 30. Devoted husband of the late Barbara J. (Colangelo) Folan. He was the beloved father of Thomas J. Folan, III, and his wife Andrea, of Rochester, NY, and James M. Folan, and Paul J. Folan, both of Norwood, cherished grandfather of Emily Folan, and eldest brother of Robert Folan of Norwood. He was preceded in death his siblings Dorothy Miksch of E. Bridgewater, MA, and Paul Folan of Norwood. Tom was a son of Thomas Joseph Folan, Sr. and Irene (Feist) Folan of Norwood.

A graduate of St. Catherine of Siena School, Norwood High School, and Boston College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business, Tom worked as the manager of Factory Mutual’s Chadwick Federal Credit Union for 30 years, presiding over years of significant growth.

Tom was a lifetime resident of Norwood who will be remembered for his activities with local organizations including as a member the Norwood Lions Club, serving as treasurer for many years, as a town meeting member, a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church, and as a great supporter of the Norwood Senior Center, where he, with his wife Barbara, attended regular classes. Tom played softball in Norwood for much of his adult life, becoming a beloved fixture as a pitcher who played into his mid-sixties. He and his wife were avid travelers and visited destinations including Germany, Ireland, Italy, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda. They also were excellent dancers, attending classes and showing off on dance floors at many a local event. Tom was an avid runner, participating with Barbara in many road races all around the Boston area.

Visitation services provided by the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood MA.

A funeral mass was celebrated at the St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington Street, Norwood. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Norwood, MA where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved Barbara.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to the Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect Street, Norwood, MA 02062