Thomas C. Stretch Jr. age 89, entered into eternal life on January 17, 2025 after a brief illness. Grew up in Roxbury, raised his family in Dorchester, lived in Stoughton for many years, and finally at the Allerton House in Weymouth. Tom served in the Army Airborne during the Korean War in Germany. Mr. Stretch was a retired painter for the Boston Housing Authority with over 40 years of service. He was a transporter for Hertz Car Rentals for many years as well. He loved Notre Dame Football “Go Irish” and all Boston sports teams. He was a history enthusiast. Beloved husband of the late Barbara C. (Landers). Devoted father of Thomas III and his wife Robbin of Warner Robins, Georgia, Margaret Delaney and her husband Mike of Weymouth, Michael Stretch of Boston, Kathleen Stretch of Weymouth, Patricia Stretch of Boston and the late Edward and Patrick Stretch. Brother of the late George Stretch formerly of Lowell. Loving grandfather to 10 grandchildren and great-grandpa to several. Also survived by his brother-in-law Edward Landers of Las Vegas and his cousin Maureen Rocks. Funeral from the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home, 100 Washington St., Weymouth on Thursday, January 23 at 8:30 am. Funeral Mass in St. Martin de Porres Parish at St. Ann’s Church, 251 Neponset Ave., Dorchester at 10 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.
Tom was the King of the Block full of early immigrants on Dudley Street (Roxbury) in the 1950″s. He and my Sister (Barbara) married young and raised their large Catholic family persevering through both hard and happy times for nearly 6 decades. During his late years Tom and I sang Old Irish tunes together and reminisced about the Boston we knew so well. And now that his final wish has been granted, he’ll rejoin the Love of his Life in eternity. Rest peacefully, Good Brother.
My parents were residents at Allerton House and during my visits I got to meet Tom and get to know him a bit. I loved talking to him about my home remodeling projects (disasters) and he would share painting and construction tips with me. He was always smiling, very cheerful, and was quick with a wave from across the Allerton House dining room. I am so glad I got to meet him. A true kind and caring person.