Thomas David Digeronimo

January 15, 1950 ~ November 18, 2015 Arvada CO - Beloved Husband and Brother, Thomas DiGeronimo 65, formerly of  Leominster, MA passed peacefully Tuesday November 18 after a short illness.  A Vietnam Veteran, Thom spent 9 years in the USAF serving in Vietnam,  Thailand, and Korea. He ended his service as a PMEL at Lawry AFB. Awarded a medal and certificate of appreciation on Veterans Day by the city of  Leominster, it was presented to him by his family days before his passing. Settling in Arvada CO in 1979 he built his company Start Up, servicing water  treatment facilities. He developed Alumni web site leominsterhigh.com with brother Chris, keeping in touch with old and making new friends in the city he called home. Thom was a voracious reader, disseminator of family and local history, a quick wit, the worlds best kisser, a passionate protector of family, forever friend, and a true animal lover. He leaves behind: His beloved "Kiddo", Laura Rigerman of Arvada CO, - Siblings - Donald and wife Sherry, Larry and wife Robyn, Joyce Hardell and husband Scott, Janice Paquette and husband Alan, all of Leominster; Leon and wife Carol of Westminster, Chris of Nashua NH, and Jodi McRell and husband Mike of Ayer MA; niece Casey who helped care for him - and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and lifelong friends - all left better having been loved by him. He is pre-deceased by his adored mother Marguerite (Page) DiGeronimo, father Joseph DiGeronimo, Brothers Vincent, Paul, Lewis, and Sister Lisa. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Veterans Hall, West St Leominster, Dec 20, 2015 at 1 pm.