Mr. Thomas Michael Guinan

Mr. Thomas Michael Guinan, 78, of Pittsfield, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, after suffering many setbacks from accident one year prior. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on September 12, 1944, the son of the late James and Mary Dorothy "Dot" (Cunningham) Guinan, he graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1963. Later, Tom went to school for Hotel Management. In 1974, he graduated from the Police Academy. Shortly thereafter, Tom joined the Pittsfield Police Department, where he would receive an award of Valor and Heroism for his actions in the pursuit and apprehension of individuals involved in a bank robbery in Dalton MA in 1978. In 1984, Tom retired from the Police Department. He went on to own and operate several small businesses and also worked in many types of sales positions. Tom was extremely active in society. He was a member of the Lenox Sportsman Club, Cheshire Rod and Gun Club, and Berkshire Hills Country Club. Additionally, he volunteered for many years with the Special Olympics, and also coached Pop Warner Youth Football. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandson, Sy Logan, who he hoped would have the same enthusiasm for the game of golf as he. After Tom’s retirement, he spent many days on the greens of the Berkshire Hills Country Club and, of course, always enjoyed a cold beer with friends afterward. Tom loved to chat and had many friends and acquaintances. If he couldn’t directly help, he always knew somebody (or somebody who knew somebody) that could! Tom would give you the shirt off his back, without expecting (or wanting) anything in return. Tom is survived by his children, Jennifer Marie Guinan, Daniel Thomas Guinan, and Joseph Paul Smegal, and their mother, Pamela Turner. He leaves behind his grandson, Sy Logan Bloom, his nephews, Richard Guinan and Kevin Guinan, as well as his brother, James Guinan. Tom is also survived by his close friend and caregiver, Diane Bateman, whose help and care since his accident was immeasurable. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Michael Guinan will be Saturday, February 11, 2023, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Mark’s Church, celebrated by the Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn, Pastor. Calling hours will be Friday, February 10, 2023 from 4pm to 6pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Special Olmypics in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home

Mr. Thomas Michael Guinan

September 12, 1944 - February 5, 2023