Obituary: Tobin Joseph Basore, Jr.

It is with great sadness that the Basore family shares news of the passing of Tobin Joseph Basore, Jr., on September 10, 2022. He was 34 years old.

Tobin’s life was defined by kindness, persistence, and a gentleness of spirit that won him the deep and abiding love of his family and countless friends. With an open heart, Tobin pursued his goals, moving through challenges and never allowing setbacks to harden him or deter him from pursuing a peaceful and joyous life.

Tobin was born on January 6, 1988, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Tracy Basore of Belle Glade, FL, and Toby Basore of Stockbridge, MI.

Adventures beginning in his youth formed his later years. His childhood backyard in Michigan was the family farm. A trip to Costa Rica awakened a lifelong passion for photography. An Outward Bound backpacking trip in Maine inspired self-reliance. Leadership Palm Beach County GROW influenced his love of community. After graduating from Wellington High School in 2006, Tobin set off for Florida State University. During a break from his studies, he joined his family to work with them on the farms in Michigan and Florida. He served as a liaison with the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s gleaning program. Eventually, Tobin returned to his academic pursuits and graduated with an Associate’s degree in Business from Palm Beach State College.

Tobin is survived by his mother, Tracy (Steve Royal) Basore, and father, Toby (Toni) Basore; his siblings, Robert Basore, Luke Basore, Zachary Royal, and Brooke Basore; step-brothers, Hunter Swiatek and Justin Swiatek; grandmother, Marcia Basore; aunts, Brenda (Benton) Tyson, Pamela McAllister, and Noelle (Greg Baltazar) Basore; uncles, Tommy Basore, Brian (Renee) Basore, Kevin (Tammy) Basore, Mike (Tammy) Basore, and Steve (Krista) Basore; over 30 cousins and second cousins; and his beloved niece, Amelia.  He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Dave and Causby Basore; paternal grandfather, Tom Basore; and maternal grandparents, Mary and Robert Edens.

Tobin had strong spiritual faith and was a member of St. Rita Catholic Church in Wellington, FL. He greeted everyone with a smile and a hug. He cherished family gatherings, and the occasional golf and fishing outings with friends. Above all, he was an incredible brother to Robert, Luke, Zach, and Brooke. As the oldest sibling, he set a tone of exceptional love that they will carry in his memory.

Visitation will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, Michigan. Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022,11:00 a.m., at Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian Catholic Church, 1320 Catholic Church Rd. Leslie, MI. Tobin’s final resting place will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge in the Basore family plot.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Wellington, FL on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club, 400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington, FL 33414.

In lieu of flowers, Tobin’s family welcomes a charitable donation to the Tobin J. Basore, Jr., Scholarship Fund, established in his honor.  Proceeds will benefit a Palm Beach County student who demonstrates compassion for others and seeks opportunities to make a difference in their community.  Please make checks to: Toby J. Basore, Jr. Scholarship Fund, 2305 Cypress Lane, Belle Glade, FL 33430. The family also asks that to honor and remember Tobin, we each find a moment to provide a kindness to someone who could use the support.