Basil Thomas Church, known to his family and friends as Tom, Tommy or Baz, 23, of 44 Woolam Road in East Windsor, CT passed away far too soon on February 14, 2022. Born March 17, 1998 in Portland, Maine to Tammy Noble and Steven Church, Tom grew up in Maine, beginning his love of nature and animals. His family moved to East Windsor in 2011 where he attended high school and began working for his grandfather's business, Noble Industrial Furnace. Recently, his love for animals led him to dog and cat rescue and rehoming, traveling the country to find kittens and puppies, matching them with loving homes here in New England. He has brought lasting joy to his family with a long list of furry critters, especially his dog Goose who will miss their long walks. Tom's love for all forms of music lifted his life. He held music close to him, and shared it with whomever he could. He was a loyal New England sportsman, loved hiking trails in the Hartford area with all kinds of dogs and friends, working on the farm in the summer putting in hay with his family, and exploring life as much as could. He was always a people person and enjoyed many good times and shenanigans with those he was closest to. Love of family and friends was always a top priority, helping those in need and taking on a task without question. Tom is survived by his parents, his beloved siblings Charlie and Caroline, his grandparents Ray and Cheryl Noble of East Windsor, Sue Annelli of Goodland, Florida and Sally Church of Rangeley, Maine and his stepfather John Rafuse. He is also survived by his uncle Dan Noble of East Windsor, his cousins Liam and Lucy Noble, a long list of extended family and friends, too many to list, and Goose, the dog he loved so much. Calling hours will be Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home in East Windsor, from 1 to 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to The Tampa Zoo where you can adopt a Shoe Billed Stork for Tom.