Thomas Francis Crimmens

August 25, 1942 - December 15, 2020

Thomas F. Crimmens, age 78, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2020 at Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, California. Born August 25, 1942 in Rochester, New York, Tom became a hero at age 14 by rescuing two boys from drowning in the Genesee River. Tom earned a degree in Philosophy from Fordham University and found meaning in the Jesuit tradition of helping others, regularly visiting with those who were sick, including serving as a Methodist Hospital volunteer for many years. Avid cyclist, award-winning dancer, jazz lover and self-proclaimed Luddite, Tom brought a unique ebullience to everything he did. He relished in engaging with people from all walks of life and never met a stranger. Tom aimed to make you smile, even if you didn't want to. He celebrated his friends and family liberally, often sharing photos and stories of his children and grandchildren with those he had just met. Tom is survived by his siblings, Terry & Charleen, and their families; his children, Maureen (Jesse), Martin (Jennifer) and Teresa (Michael); and his grandchildren, Colin, Henry & Margaux. Friends from Rochester to New York City to Chicago to Indianapolis to Tahoe-Truckee also mourn the loss of Tom. Tom's family invites those who knew him to participate in a virtual celebration of life Friday, February 26 at 10am Pacific Time. To participate, please request a link by emailing [email protected] In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA), a foundation that promotes bicycling for all ages and abilities, with an emphasis on safety (cibafoundation.org).