Thomas L. Krasin

HOLYOKE- Thomas Leonard Krasin, 64, of Holyoke departed this life and entered into eternal life on July 6, 2014, with his life partner and devoted care taker Debra Reardon by his side. He was born in Holyoke on December 22, 1949 the son of the late Leonard and Cecelia (Switak) Krasin and the father of the late Sean Michael Krasin. He attended Mater Dolorosa Catholic School, Holyoke High School and Holyoke Community College. He worked and is retired from the City of Holyoke Department of Public Works as well as the Carpenters Labor-Management Union. He served honorably in the US Army for three years and is a Vietnam veteran. He was a welder and carpenter by trade and his hobby was to build furniture and his flower beds. He loved the outdoors and anything that involved being outside in nature. He leaves behind his best friend, his soul mate of 16 years who he loved very much. He is survived by his sister Susan of Athol; his daughter Rebecca of Holyoke, his sons Thomas J. and Michael both of Holyoke; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by Deb�s daughter Michelle Lukasiewicz and her husband Kevin of Holyoke who are like his own children, as well as their children, Michael Robert and Kayla Ann who he considers his grandchildren. He will be missed by so many extended family members and cherished friends as well as his three felines, Dinky, Mambo and Tasha. At Tom�s request all services are private and under the care of Messier Funeral Home, Holyoke. If friends desire, memorial donations in Tom�s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, 171 Union St., Spfld, MA 01101. Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details.