Thomas-VERYZER-Obituary

Thomas M. VERYZER

1953 - 2014

Obituary

VERYZER - Thomas M, lifelong resident of Islip, on July 8,2014, at the age of 61. After a successful professional baseball career with the Tigers, Indians, Mets, and Cubs, Tom became a longtime employee of the Town of Islip. Beloved husband of Vivian. Loving father of Tommy, Jennie and Billy....

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I played against the Veryzer brothers in little league and in High School when my East Islip team played Islip. Both brothers were excellent baseball players. When I lived in Cleveland, I watched Tom play with Detroit against the Indians. I didn't realized he passed until I saw this announcement. Sad.

Tom refereed my middle school basketball games to stay in shape in winter. He was very nice to me. Thanks Tom. God bless you.

So sorry to hear about this. May God bless Thomas and the entire Veryzer family, (especially Patty).

I liked tom veryzer when he played for tigers. I was a young tiger tiger fan. Im now 55. Im sorry for your loss. Greg Benton

Would have been 66 today and it still makes me sad.

I have just found out this heartbreaking news about Tommy and have passed it on to my father. My dad was a coach for the Indians when Tommy played there. He was my all time favorite and it had nothing to do with being a baseball player, he was great human being. I used to hang out around his locker and he treated me like I was his son. You don't forget these things. Vivian and Tommy were among my parents and my favorite people we've met thru baseball. I wish I knew how to get in touch with...

Very sad, May the Lord rest his soul

Rip Tom ,you were so hot