Sorry for your loss

Dear Richel Family,

Thomas will always be remembered in your hearts as you share the stories (especially the one about the sea robin - I won't forget it - I will always remember when I go fishing and catch one and think of Thomas) and the memories of how Thomas lived his life and how very much he meant, may you find comfort throughout this difficult time.

It was an honor to have taken care of Thomas and to have met your wonderful loving family and if I had known him the way you all do, I am sure that I would have known the great man you all spoke of.

My prayers are with all of you.

Dear Linda and Family,

Tom was a wonderful colleague at work and a dear friend. I wish now that I had written down all the funny anecdotes and words of wisdom he shared with me over the years. One theme came across in every conversation I ever had with him: his deep love for his family. He was such a special person with the unique gift of being able to connect with everyone while always being himself. May it bring you some comfort to know how much he was loved by so many people. He was one of a kind, and I will miss him very much.

With heartfelt sympathy,

We are saddened at the loss of our dear cousin at such a young age. Our family bonds and memories over the years will remain with us always and brighten our lives. Our prayers are with Linda and the entire family who will miss him dearly.

Our sincere condolences to the entire Richel family, at the sudden loss of Uncle Tom. May the many fond and loving memories, by friends and family, provide comfort at this difficult time.


Sincerely,

Bryan and Sandy Aprahamian
Arnold and Ruth Aprahamian

Linda,

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Even though we have lost touch over the years, we remember Tom as a "really good guy". Our condolences to you & your family.

Joe & Judy Iraci

Linda, my heart goes out to you and your family. Tom always had the most consistent and best personalty of anyone I have ever known. I regret that I cannot attend in person.

Dear Linda and family -

Like many others, I was terribly saddened to hear of Tom's passing. May you find some consolation in knowing how well-liked Tom was and that he leaves behind a legacy of great love of family (which he spoke of proudly and often), kindness and laughter.

In all the years we worked together at Bowne, no matter how much he had on his plate, he was never too busy to help ease a stressful day with his genuine concern, a kind word and always a little acecdote at the end. Every e-mail since closed with "be well, my friend".

I still miss him around here and will always remember him with great fondness.

Sincerely,
Paula Zacco

Dear Family,

I offer my sincere condolences in this time of loss and send you my prayers. Tom was a great mentor to me when he worked for Bowne and I appreciated all the great advice he gave me. We talked football all the time and especially about how his son's made him proud. Tom just exuded that fathering spirit whenever I was in his presence. He was more than just another HR colleague to me and that meant a lot.

Terrance Walker

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Love, Gladys and Bernie

Greg and family,

Sorry to hear about the loss of you dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda and Tom welcomed me into their "inner circle" as a son. The legacy he leaves behind is one that reminds us all what true love is. His unending love for Linda, Greg, Steve, his granchildren, family members and friends will carry on in our hearts and minds forever. This man was bigger than life, a pillar of strength, and I am fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to call him my friend.

Tom, you were a true father figure and thank you for all you did to pray during our darkest days with AJ.

Tom, continue to guide us all from heaven and we await the day we all see your jovial self once again!

xoxo Adam

Tom reached out to me many times when I was feeling down and never failed to make me feel better. His love of family, his wife Linda, children and grandchildren was powerful and who he was. He had funny adages that will always stick with me – little kids little problems, big kids … I experienced on many occasions that Tom had courage to do the right thing.

I miss him. He was a good man.

I share your loss at Toms passing as I have known him since our high
school years and till this day we
have remained friends.

Dear Linda,
Michael was reading the paper this morning and we were shocked to find out about Tom's passing. We always found Tom so friendly, with a very upbeat personality.
Last year we relocated to an adult community in Monroe Township, but always think about our younger days in BH., of which you were an integral part.
We send our sincerest sympathies to you and Steven and Greg.
Judi and Michael Chait

Greg and family,

Sorry about the loss of you dad. May he rest in peace My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Regards,
Barbara

Dear Linda,
We are very saddened and overcome with the news of Tom. Greg was kind and strong enough to make that very difficult call. We certainly appreciate that. We are both so grateful that we were able to spend those great days together. Please know that we are thinking of you all. We will call later.
Love and Aloha,
Shirley and Nate Harimoto