Obituary of Thomas P. Atwood

Thomas P. Atwood, 86 of Great Barrington died Tuesday January 21, 2025 at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington. Tom was born on March 18, 1938 son of George R. Atwood Jr. and Helen B. (Verchot) Atwood. He graduated from the former Searles High School class of 1956 and Pittsfield Vocational Auto Mechanics. Tom formerly worked maintenance at Eisner Camp since 1995 and formerly as a shift supervisor at Sheffield Plastics from 1960 to 1986. He was a member of the Hope Fire Co. from 1966 to 1987, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was instrumental in re-building the 1854 Button Pumper in 1976. Tom was a former member of Wyantenuck Country Club and Saint Peter’s Church where he volunteered for various minor repair projects and enjoyed woodworking projects and working outdoors. Tom is survived by his wife, Marlene (Seward) Atwood of Great Barrington whom he married January 30, 1981 at Our Lady of the Valley, his son, Matthew Atwood (Suzanne) of Ballston Spa N.Y., his daughters, Patricia Miller (Joseph) of Ormond Beach FL and Christine LaPorta of Ballston Spa, his step sons, Thomas Torrico (Cathy) of Mt. Washington, James Torrico (Victorine) Mt. Washington and Donald Torrico ( Jane Whittaker) of New Marlborough, his brother, Richard B. Atwood of Housatonic, his sisters, Teresa Bannon (Stephen) of Great Barrington and Mary Ryan (David) of Hanson MA, his grandchildren, Alexis and Erica Miller, Wesley and Michael Atwood and Katherine, Cara and John LaPorta, his step grandchildren, Brian, Justin, Keith, Patricia, Chelsea, Garrett and Ned Torrico and Amy Warner, four great grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. Tom was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Boddie.

A Funeral Mass for Thomas P. Atwood will be held on Monday January 27 at 10:00 AM with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Saint Peter’s Church in Great Barrington with Reverend William P. Murphy Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Peter’s Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday January 27 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME 33 South St. Great Barrington MA 01230. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in Tom’s memory may be made to Saint Peter’s Restoration Fund in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.