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Bonnie Coltrane
July 23, 2008
Thank you to all that knew and loved my Dad. My Grandfather passed away yesterday and I know that my daddy was there welcoming him in to heavean with God at his side and said, " Welcome To My Party" Please know that my Family thanks you and loves you for all that you loved and appreciated in them. We are blessed to have you in our lives and for that we give thanks. May God Love you and protect you as you are always in our prayers.
Elda Neal
May 18, 2008
All the time he came to visit feliciano in my mind I would say that he was so cute and lovely. I loved him so much.
Marc Mann
May 10, 2008
I heard alot about thom through his daughter Bonnie I know she loved him deeply he was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly.
Betty Cruz
April 16, 2008
I remember Silvia and Thom Coltrane for the kindness they gave to me when I was young girl at 19 with a baby. I had started working at RETI next door to the Roosevelt theatre back in 1987. I called them the dynamic duo. Silvia, always beatiful and Thom just as classy, and funny. When they came back from Hong Kong, they brought back T-shirt souvenir for my daughter (which I still have). This is what I remember the most. We were a family. May you rest in peace Sr. Coltrane. Thank you always, Betty
Maria ( Claudia's Friend) Cortes
April 4, 2008
Even though i never met him
he looked like a really nice man but
then God decided to take him away .
Claudia Neal
April 2, 2008
I can still remember when I sat next to him and he taught me how to pray. Also, I gave him a kiss and he told me thank you for loving me. That was very sweet and special to me. I will never ever forget Thomsito. I love him to much.
Mario Sabates
January 18, 2008
Although God made us special, My Uncle Thom made us feel special and that is how he will always be remembered! Uncle Thom was a great mentor to all that knew him and the advice he offered came from having God in his heart. After having a meaningful conversation many years ago, my Uncle Thom sent me a special gift in the mail which I received several days later. The gift was my Uncle Thom's warn Bible which he read and highlighted each and every day. Even without words, there is nothing more special then my gift from Uncle Thom and his Bible will be cherished forever!
Frank Jacobs
November 22, 2007
On this Thanksgiving day, 2007, I pause to say, "thank you God for Thomas Coletrane." He was a dear freind and supporter of my work with Miami Rescue Mission. Thom's great joy was to support people in the service of our Lord Jesus Christ. He knew just when to call and invite me and my wife, Maxine, for a great business lunch and a good time of fellowship and laughter. Yes, he was always giving out those angel pins along with words of encouragement to the waitresses and attendants. May God bless the memory and life of a man bigger than life, Thomas Coletrane.
Dr. Frank Jacobs
President Emeritus
Miami Rescue Mission, Inc.
Lorenzo Lancia
October 8, 2007
Dear Silvia,
Stephanie and I would like to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. We feel privileged to have known Tom and will always remember him for his kindness and bigger than life personality.
Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Annie (Arteaga) Slatkoff
October 8, 2007
I remember the day when he married my cousin, Silvia, 36 years ago. A man of great stature and a very kind heart. It was a privilege to have known Tom Coltrane. No matter what kind of day, you were always greeted with a smile and a comforting pad on your shoulder when you saw him. It is people like Tom that make this world a better place to live and once they are gone, people will continue to march to the beat of his drum. Silvia, my thoughts are with you and the family.
Marlene Pickett
October 7, 2007
I also received one of Thom's angel pins at our 50th Class Reunion in 2004 and think of him every time that I wear it.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to his wife Silvia, his family and his many friends
Marlene Shaffer Pickett
Trudy Jones
October 6, 2007
For those of us who grew up next door to Thom and knew him all of his life, the feeling of loss is very profound. We now have a guardian angel sitting on our shoulders.
Deepest sympathy to his beloved wife, Silvia, and to all of his extended family.
Trudy Martin Jones
Maureen Candib
October 6, 2007
I just read of Thom's death and am so sorry; it is a loss primarily to the family but also to the community. He had a wonderful way of reaching out to strangers and making them friends. I'd see him at St. Patrick's Church randomly hand a stranger an angel pin and watch the surprise and delight on their faces. Thom was always upbeat and warm. Even with his illness, there was an amazing tranquility about him. God just brought an angel home and hopefully left so many lovely memories to comfort those left here.
James Angleton, Jr.
October 6, 2007
I was one of the blessed to have received an angel pin. Thom was a unique gentleman for the times! He was bigger than life, great sense of humor and his passion was the art of business deal making. I proudly wear my angel pin during special occassions. When asked, my reply is a very kind and wise gentleman bestowed this upon me. All the best to the family. I am sure Thom and my father are upstairs doing some good with the Lord.
Bard Brenner
October 6, 2007
Silvia,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of
your beloved Thom.
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