Shrewsbury Native Patrick Tomaiolo Dies

Patrick A. Tomaiolo, of Shrewsbury and West Yarmouth, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, Feb. 24. He was 37. Patrick was born on March 1, 1974, in Worcester, a son of Dr. Peter P. and Phyllis M. (Beaudry) Tomaiolo. He was raised in Shrewsbury and graduated from , class of 1992. He then earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Saint Anselm College in 1996.

His professional career began shortly after college when he took a position with The Robb Report. Patrick loved his work as account manager for advertising and sales because his work encompassed his passions in life which included luxury boats and automobiles. Recently, Patrick was working in the office alongside his parents in his father's gastroenterology practice in Worcester. Described as outgoing, personable and a lovable guy who was always willing to help anyone Patrick loved life. Happiest when on the beach and time on Cape Cod he made the Cape his home for more than 10 years. Talented and knowledgeable, Patrick had the ability to fix anything. He had patience, insight and intuition and was always up for a challenge if asked to help.

And in so much as he loved life it came with its challenges often times beyond his control, Patrick did his absolute best to live productively, contribute to society, and be a part of his family who loved him dearly and loyal to his friends. It wasn't always easy and his struggles at times were immense. We believe Patrick now knows peace in mind, body and spirit.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Peter P. and Phyllis M. (Beaudry) Tomaiolo of Shrewsbury, he leaves his brother, Michael J. Tomaiolo of Worcester and his sister, Dr. Alissa L. Tomaiolo-Lamoureux and her husband, Michael, of Lake Worth, FL; his grandmother, Louise (Aspero) Tomaiolo of Shrewsbury; aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

He is predeceased by his grandparents, Dr. Pasquale Tomaiolo, Anthony and Louise (Caputo) Beaudry.

Family and friends will honor and remember Patrick's life by gathering for calling hours at , 5 Church Rd., On the Common, Shrewsbury Center, on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday before leaving in procession to , 130 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, where his funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Prayers of final commendation will follow in The Ellen Rogers Kennedy Chapel at Rural Cemetery in Worcester.

Honor Patrick's memory with a contribution to Fr. Ralph A. DiOrio's Apostolate of Divine Mercy and Healing, P.O. Box 344, Auburn, MA 01501. To view Patrick's online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.healdchiampa.com.