Thomas H. Borysek's Obituary
Thomas H. Borysek, 83, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin (formerly of Methuen, Massachusetts), passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at The Gardens at Ridgestone in Elkhorn, WI.
Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, on October 6, 1942, he was the beloved son of the late Henry and Helen (Dmytrow) Borysek. A proud graduate of Tenney High School, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston in 1965. In recognition of his distinguished career and contributions to the profession, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Pharmacy by the same institution in 2007.
Tom dedicated his professional life to serving veterans as Chief Pharmacist with the Department of Veterans Affairs, retiring after a distinguished career. He was honored with a fellowship from the American College of Apothecaries and maintained active membership in the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Corporation. In his leisure time, Tom found profound fulfillment in several cherished pursuits. He was an avid numismatist, thoughtfully building and studying his collection over many decades with the patience and precision that mirrored his professional life. He delighted in the serenity of fishing, often spending quiet hours by the water with rod in hand, appreciating the peace and connection to nature it provided. Tom also possessed a genuine love for poetry; he enjoyed both reading the works of the great poets and composing his own verses, finding in them a creative outlet for reflection and expression.
He leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory, including his cousins: Richard Croteau and his wife, Marlene, of Lawrence; Michelle Tagliaferri of Haverhill; Melanie Caspary of Springfield, Illinois; Audry Colson of Vestavia Hills, Alabama; Phyllis Grasso of Methuen; Donna Shea of Haverhill; Thomas Grasso of Methuen; and cherished friends Lloyd Cornue, Bonnie Cornue and Sandra Burns.
Family and friends are invited to honor and celebrate Tom’s life during calling hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Methuen Family Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen, Massachusetts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Monica Church, 212 Lawrence Street, Methuen, MA. Burial will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Methuen.
Memorial contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to St. Xenia Orthodox Church, 170 N. Lowell Street, Methuen, MA 01844. To share memories, offer words of comfort, or send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.methuenfh.com.
Methuen Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the Borysek family during this time of remembrance and support.
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