Thomas Helm - Cremation Society of Virginia

Thomas Helm

December 26, 1957 - November 27, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Helm of Hampton, Va. age 66 passed away on November 27th, 2024 after a long battle with several strokes. Tom was born on December 26th, 1957 to the late Kenneth and Doris Helm. He grew up In Brainardsville, New York. After graduating from Chateaugay Central in 1976, he and some of his friends moved to Newport News, Va. to work in the shipyard. After leaving the shipyard he became an electrician eventually becoming a master electrician. Tom also had a great passion for playing music and passed that on to his kids. He was an extremely talented guitar player and played in several different bands over his lifetime. He touched many lives with his musical talent.

Left to cherish his memory:

Elissa (Lisa) his wife and best friend of 20 years; daughter Ashli; son Joshua and wife Candice; son James and wife Jessica ; grandchildren Evan, Alexander, Kai, Sean, Owen, Tristan, Ethan, Matthew, Aedan and Thomas and wife Alisa; great grandson Tommy; Brother David and wife Janice; sisters Sharon and Anne; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; Special friend Dr. A. Daley for his kindness, support and care.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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I lived with an elegant lady in Ford's Colony in Williamsburg VA. She had a beautiful koi pond with a fountain out in front of her house. It stopped working along with the outdoor lights. Carlotta asked me if I knew of an electrician I trusted. I called Tom after not having heard from him in about 15 years. Tom was happy to come look at the issue. He found the problem and corrected it in a short span of time. He chatted with us briefly as the fountain did it's thing. Come to find out, he and Carlotta share the same birthday. Small world. She asked him for his bill and he only charged her $20 for the gas to drive up there. Carlotta tipped him generously. Tom got in his van and drove down the long driveway. As soon as he left...the fountain stopped working. I called him and he returned. As soon as he pulled in, the fountain began working again. He rechecked everything and found no problem. He left again after a couple full belly laughs. Once again, the fountain stopped. Carlotta was convinced that Tom had a remote switch that he contolled the power with.

Tom and I met through our mutual friend Pam and music. Both capricorns we became good friends, when he met and married Lisa I was blessed with her friendship also. I will always remember and miss the talented musician and kind and loving friend.

Tom was a great friend to me. Always willing to lend a hand or ear when needed. I will always cherish our friendship. The picture I have shared was last time I got to spend with him. I went to visit him. Took him for a stroll outside on beautiful day. He was loving it, as was I. Our condolences to the the family. Tom truly a great man.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.