Thomas J. Porter II, of Woburn and formerly of Bedford, died on January 17, 2022. He was the beloved son of John F. "Buddy" Porter and the late Janice M. (Servente) Porter and husband of Amy Smallwood of Cary, NC. Loving father of Brianna Cavanaugh of Braintree, step-father of Woody Robinson of Boone, NC and loving grandfather of Ryan Bollin and Cian Cavanaugh. Beloved brother of Michael Porter and his wife Julie of Bedford, John F. Porter Jr. of Boston, Christopher Porter of Norton, Lisa Porter of Bedford, Theresa Ferri and her husband Michael of Billerica, Nancy Cavanaugh and her husband David of Tampa, FL and Sharon McDonald and her husband Robert of Bedford. Uncle Cheese is also survived by many nieces and nephews that he cherished, providing them with many life lessons to pass along for many generations. Visiting hours were held in Shawsheen Funeral Home on Sunday, January 23, 2022. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, January 24, 2022 in St. Michael's Church, Bedford. Burial was in Shawsheen Cemetery, Bedford. Donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org/donation are appreciated.