Crossman-Thomas “Tom” of Boston , on October 24, 2009 .Dear son of the late Stanley and Thelma D. Crossman. Devoted brother of Jan Peraner and her husband Mark of Newton. Dear uncle of Lisa Wales and her husband Brooks and Michael Peraner and his wife Becky. Loving grand uncle of Caroline and Ben Wales, Julia and Suzanne Peraner , also survived by many devoted friends. A celebration of his life will be held in The Newton Cemetery Chapel 791 walnut St. Newton on Saturday October 31, 2009 at 1:00 pm. At The conclusion of service friends are cordially invited to the Peraner residence until 4:00 pm Saturday.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The New England Center for Homeless Veterans 17 Court St. Boston, MA 02108.