Thomas Hollow
February 11, 2013
Thomas F. Hollow, 79, of Boxford, formerly of Danvers, died Monday morning, February 11, 2013 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Marjorie (LeBlanc) Hollow, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Lynn on May 20, 1933, he was the son of the late Thomas and Florence (Fay) Hollow, he was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, Class of 1951. He went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Tom owned and operated Tom’s Variety Store on Walnut Street in Lynn for nearly 45 years. An avid woodworker, he enjoyed making Adirondack chair, picnic tables, and other wood products. He enjoyed horses and dogs, and spent many Sundays at horse shows watching his daughters compete. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Janet Ciulla and her husband Richard of Middleton, James Hollow of Ipswich, Susan Fryer and her husband John of Newton, NH, and Sandra Foley and her husband Brian of Sterling, three grandsons, Charles and Anthony Ciulla and Thomas Foley, and three brothers, John and William Hollow of Lynn and Michael Hollow of Florida. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Hollow. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 11:30AM in St. Rose of Lima Church, Park St., Topsfield. Burial is in Oakdale Cemetery, Middleton. Visiting hours are prior to the funeral from 9-11AM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.
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Hi Marjorie (and Hollow family), I’m so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. I’m sorry I cannot make it to the services, but please know that I’ll keep him (and you all) in my prayers. -Brian Cullen
Sandra and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I saw Tom every day as a kid. In the summer, we would walk up to Tom’s to get Popsicles. I never remember Tom yelling at us for keeping the freezer door open too long or slamming the door as we entered. What I remember is a kind man, almost a second father. He was always welcoming and ready with a smile on his face. When Mom asked one of us to go to Tom’s to get bread or milk, we fought to see who would go. He provided a great service and was a friend to West Lynners. Wishing Tom and all of his family peace today.
I remember Tom from the store growing up in West Lynn. Tom was a positive influence on many of us growing up. On behalf of my family and myself I wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the Hollow family. May God bless you always.
Prayers and thoughts are with the Hollow family
To Aunt Margie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Tom will be missed. Wish we could be with you on Thursday. You are all in our prayers. Love,Suzanne(Suzie) and Bruce
To Marge and the Hollow Family-Please accept my sincere heart felt condolences on Tom’s passing. Plesee know that he was such a huge part of my childhood! I will always remember him and the kindness he showed to my family-getting bats off our porch, letting Kayla work the register at the store and always there to grab a gallon of milk from without having to visit my dad at Stop and Shop !! We miss you in the neighborhood-Fondly-Michelle Shinnick
I have so many great memories of Tom!! He was so kind to my mother always letting her put groceries on her tab until my Dad could come and pay it off. It was pretty neat living 2 doors down from Tom’s Variety but was even cooler was the Myrtle street Family we had and still have today, God Bless you Tom Hollow, say Hi to June Bell, Bob and Marty and Lorraine and Ned for me.
To the whole family, I’m so sorry for your loss,
MY PAPER ROUTE STARTED AT TOM ‘S VARIETY I SPOKE TO TOM EVERY DAY HE KEPT TNE WIRE CUTTERS UNDER THE COUNTER SO I COULD OPEN PAPERS BUNDLES.I ENJOYED BUYING TWINKIES BEFORE STARTING MY ROUTE ALL 125 PAPERS.IN FACT I THINK THE PAPER ROUTE WAS ORGINIALLY DONE BY HIS BROTHERS .HE WAS A NICE GUY.I AM SORRY TO HEAR THIS SAD NEWS.
We always enjoyed our time with Tom at Family events. We will miss him!
Sorry too hear of his Passing. I used too go to his store all the time, growing up on Pennybrook Rd. He had Awsome goodies, at his store. Rest In Peace, Tom’s Variety
Jack, I am sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. He was a good guy. My prayers are with the family. Steve Anderson
My condolences to Tom’s family. He was a wonderful man. We were all very lucky to have known him. I went into his store since I was a baby. Any time I drive through Lynn and by the store he is always in my thoughts and always will be.
My sincere condolences to Tom’s family. I was sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy. He will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss.I have so many memories of going to his store all the time when I was younger. He always had time to talk and joke with me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless. Linda Hoover
To all the Hollow family: I wanted you to know that I loved Tom very much and considered him my father. He was a kind man, always trying to make others laugh. From the time I met Tom I was struck by his loyalty to his family and his business. When by marriage I became his daughter-in-law, Tom welcomed me to the family always treating me as his own daughter. I would get a big smile from Tom and warm hug upon seeing him. Together he and Marge shared their love, kept in touch, and were a big part of my support system (as were other family members) during an illness. Their/your prayers and kind words kept me going when I felt that life was too hard. To this day, I remember all the fun times we would share together as a family during my marriage to their son, Jim. I was saddened by Tom’s passing. However, I will always remember my last visit at the house and cherish my phone conversation with him on the 8th when we had the big storm. Even though Tom had his own struggles he still wanted to know how I was doing. I enjoyed that phone call and we reminisced about his memories of being in NYC when he was in the service and on leave. He told me about a show he saw, being in Times Square with all the bright city lights and staying at the YMCA! 🙂 I will miss Tom, as I know everyone else will and I have faith that he is now at peace in heaven perhaps looking down on all of us who loved him on earth. Sincerely, Lois Harriman