Words fail. Tom loved with his whole being, and when he loved you, you knew he loved you. We were so lucky to have him in our lives and he will be sorely missed. Uncle Tom, I will always be grateful for your love (and your corny jokes). Love, Mirock

Uncle Tom, When I think of you I feel an overwhelming sense of warmth, kindness, and gentleness… a loving gaze and a kiss on the forehead. You made me feel cherished and adored exactly as I was. I remember sitting on a blanket with you one summer day at Worthington Valley Swim Club in Maryland. We were watching kids diving off the diving board, and I told you I wished I could do a back dive but was afraid to try. You patted my knee and told me I could do anything I wanted, and if I was too scared, then that was good too. Such a simple sentence… but it made me see things from a completely different perspective. You made me see myself how you saw me… wonderful no matter what… whether I conquered or not. Just wonderful and whole either way. Your simple comment gave me the confidence to get up on that board and do that back five! You gave me permission to do it and ace it, do it and fail, or not do it at all… and still be wonderful and fully loved. That freedom you gave me was one of the best gifts I’ve received in my life. You gave me the gift of loving myself unconditionally… exactly as you loved me. I love you, Uncle Tom, and I’ll always be your Beautiful Flower.

I have known Tom since the early 1960s when he met my sister Carole on the train on the way home from work. Carole would tell me that they would just look at each other and breathe. That was the beginning of a very special love that grew stronger each year. They eventually started talking, then dating, and then married with four treasured daughters. Tom was childlike in his sense of humor and would entertain us with endless puns that would make us laugh, or smile, or groan. He also had a very serious side protecting and providing for his precious wife and daughters. Tom was a good, kind, gentle man who spread goodness where ever he went. He had a strong faith in God and devotion to the Blessed Mother. He was evidence of God’s goodness on earth and an example of Christian living. Jack and I were blessed to have had him in our lives. He lives on and we will all see him again.

A kinder more gentle loving man cannot be found. We will all miss his Tom jokes and will always remember him fondly. Love to his whole beautiful family

I will miss your smile, your Tom jokes, the way you told us “I love your life� and how you always watched out for us. Rest well Uncle Tom. You leave a legacy of amazing family. Hugs to you all. I love you.