BELMONT - Dr. Thomas J. Brahms, 66, formerly of Nashua, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.
Dr. Thomas J. Brahms was born December 6, 1947 in Bronx, NY to the late Barbara (Sherry) Greenfield of Boca Raton, FL and the late Morris Brahms (both formerly of Far Rockaway, NY). He was the loving father of daughter Melissa Rachel Brahms and her fiancé Mark Manganiello of Newmarket, NH, as well as his son, Alex Adams Brahms, daughter-in-law, Erin Brahms, and was the proud grandfather of grandson, Sebastian Thomas Brahms of Beverly, MA. Thomas is also survived by his long-time partner and loving companion, Martha Brill of Arlington, MA.
Thomas grew up in Far Rockaway, NY where he graduated from Far Rockaway High School and then went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Queens College in Queens, NY. Thomas earned his Master of Social Work degree from The State University of New York at Albany and then later earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social Work from Simmons College. Thomas was a distinguished, revered, and well-respected psychotherapist for over 30 years in Nashua, NH and worked for Matthew Thornton Health Plan, Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic, and in private practice for many years leading up to his retirement. Upon his retirement in June of 2013, Thomas retreated to his own "little slice of heaven" - a house in the Lakes Region of NH.
He had a remarkable sense of humor, warmth, and dedication to those he loved. Thomas was an avid fan of Bob Dylan, President JFK, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and the Godfather trilogy. Thomas will be forever missed by his children, friends, and beloved cat, Jacoby.
A memorial service will be held at 4PM on Monday, February 3, 2014, at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. The family invites guests to stay for calling hours immediately following from 5pm-7pm, also at the funeral home.
"Seen a shooting star tonight and I thought of you. You were trying to break into another world. A world I never knew." --Bob Dylan
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.