Thomas R. Fernberg

Thomas R. Fernberg, 71, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died peacefully in his sleep on October 1, 2026. A 1973 graduate of Brockton High School, he worked for Teradyne for many years, and while working there, earned a bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University. He later worked for Guardian Insurance Company until retirement.

After the passing of Tom’s father in 2014, he was the dedicated caretaker of his mother Chickie.

“Life is a Beach”.

Tom loved the beach and all summer spent his days between Nantasket and Salisbury Beaches soaking in the sun and salty air. He loved attending the annual Hampton Beach Seafood Fest and taking in the sand sculptures at Revere and Salisbury beaches. He was a music lover and avid sports fan; Tom saw many classic rock acts before they were famous and was a Boston Bruins and New England Patriots season ticket holder.

Tom was the beloved son of Marie “Chickie” (Morrissey) Fernberg and the late Thomas P. Fernberg; loving brother of Timothy Fernberg and his wife Robyn of Bridgewater and Kristen Pleach and her husband Walter of Raynham; cherished uncle of Evan Fernberg, Jordan Fernberg, Kathryn Pleach, and Daniel Pleach; and a nephew, cousin, and friend of many.

All are welcome to calling hours Monday, October 5th from 4-7 p.m. at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, his funeral from Waitt Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 6th at 9 a.m., funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 153 South Franklin St., Holbrook. Burial in the family plot at Melrose Cemetery in Brockton will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Boston Bruins Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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