Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
520 11th Street South
Hudson, Wisconsin
Thomas PERILLO Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas PERILLO
Sponsored by St Paul Pioneer Press.
Brad Lorence
June 21, 2025
11 years have passed and I still miss your smiling face on C dock
Terri Moffatt
June 21, 2024
10 years oh my gosh, still think about you and Bob (my husband) flying that Piper at Schaumburg, those were the days. Bob's been gone 9 years..
Two awesome guys gone to soon..
Brad Lorence
June 21, 2024
10 years have passed and I still miss your smiling face on C dock
Brad Lorence
June 22, 2023
Still miss your smiling face on C dock
Brad Lorence
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Jeff Seim
June 21, 2023
RIP Tom
CA Jeff Seim ( ZW ret)
June 21, 2022
We had some great times together, Buddy. RIP
Linda Saveland
June 21, 2020
Thinking of Tom today...and often. May Peace be with his Family. He was the best of the best during the best years of flying.
Daniel Sutton
June 21, 2020
We are all of us just drops of God. Tom was one of those....and after forty some years still and always shall remain in my memory. Daniel Sutton Montreal, PQ - Austin, TX
Joseph Cimino
June 22, 2019
So sorry
Daniel Sutton
June 21, 2019
There are a few people that one remembers always. That are not forgotten with the passage of time. Indeed, that is how we live on, how Tom lives on, I think. In the memories of those whose lives he touched. And changed forever. Dan Sutton
Georges Daniel Sutton
February 8, 2019
Tom was my very first flight instructor. And due to other situations in my life, likely my very first friend. He was THE most unique human being that I have ever met, even to this day.
Only recently I learned about his passing, and it really devastated me to see such a fine human being leave the world WAY too early.
If anyone ever reads these after five years, feel free to contact me at; [email protected] or [email protected].
Right now it is just hard for me to get my hands round the loss of a person I respected and treasured ever so much.
One that was overflowing with life, and the love of living it. If we live on in the memories of others, than Tom shall live on in mine until the end of days. Likely not too soon from now.
Daniel Sutton
Dorvall, Quebec
Madison, Wisconsin
CA Dalt. Kruse
July 22, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Perillo Family . Great guy, wonderful personality and many good memories from old AW days ('80-'86]. He will be dearly missed.
God Bless you all.
Dalt. Kruse and Family
AAL CA (Ret.)
July 4, 2014
Dear Perillo Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Tom. He was one of the kindest, smartest, most well rounded pilots and aviators in our business. In the Chief pilot office - he was most importantly a great listener and always had a great solution delivered in a spirit of calmness and keen wisdom. No Chief Pilot was or will be better. My deepest sympathy to all. His sprit will remain with the many he helped.
Sincerely,
Joe Kannapell
Marty Mortell
July 3, 2014
So very sad to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was a guiding light to me at Driscoll H. S. when we played on the very 1st hockey team there. He was a great Captain then with his upbeat and ferocious playing style. All the players looked up to him. He was a great leader. My heart , thoughts and prayers go out to all the Perillo Family members. Diane and ther sons, John, Mike ,and Skip's families and especially to Tom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perillo. Heaven's hockey team just got a great Captain and a hell of a hockey player and a Great guy.
Captain Dave Hopkinson
July 3, 2014
Dear Perillo family. Tom was a great guy and a joy to be around. You have my deepest sympathy and my prayers. Rest in peace Tom.
Assunta Leo
July 2, 2014
Hail Mary full of grace.God Bless all of you.
Greg and Suzy Whaley
July 2, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Perillo family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary Dugan
July 1, 2014
Our sympathy for your loss. Knew Tom from his time at Air Wisconsin. A real stand-up guy and a pleasure to have known. Makes me sad to see that he passed. Tom is in our prayers. God bless.
Rose Nudo
July 1, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Perillo Family. You are in my prayers.
Rob and Laura Webb
July 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the Perillo family.
Jeff Seim
July 1, 2014
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I'll always cherish the times we flew and laughed together. You were a class act, my friend. Fly West. My sincere condolences Diane and family.
Gary Skinner
July 1, 2014
Tom was an excellent example of what a human being should be. He was kind, compassionate and always looked on the plus side of every event. During his tenure in the Chief Pilots office he was truly a pilot's Chief Pilot always error ing if any on the pilot's side.
The seat belt sign is definitely off for you my friend. No more suffering but only the joys of heaven that you so truly deserve. You will be missed. RIP
June 30, 2014
Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.......Cathy and Michael Ridler
Margaret Lamberty
June 30, 2014
Know of my prayers and sympathy to you, Diane, and your family at this very sad time.
I am out of state, so I feel so badly that I cannot be there for Tom's funeral, but know of my thoughts, asking God for strength and peace in the midst of this painful loss of your beloved Tom.
I send my love,
Sister Margaret Lamberty
June 30, 2014
Prayers to the Perillo family. I worked with Tom in the Chief Pilot office. What an honor to know him. What a kind man.
Bev Shawn
Pat May
June 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the Perillo family. I loved working with Tom at MSP base...he was always smiling and eager to help; he was a true gentleman! Rest in peace.
Joe Ramirez
June 30, 2014
Tom, you were a lot of fun and a good guy at Driscoll. Now all who have gone before will once again have a chance to share in your good humor. God Speed Tom!
June 30, 2014
With great sadness we mourn the loss of Tom Perillo. He was a gentleman with a kind heart and a warm smile always. Tom was a pleasure to work with and will be deeply missed! "Blue skies Tom"
Chris and Debbie Engel
Tony & Valerie Nudo
June 30, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Perillo Family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Miklusicak Family
June 30, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
June 30, 2014
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of the Perillo Family. May Tom forever rest in the arms of our Lord. Bill and Kim Manton and family
Josie Caguingin
June 30, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Perillo family. I worked with Tom at the Chief Pilot's office in MSP and he is such a great man, wonderful friend to all. He will be greatly missed.
Richard Jesse
June 29, 2014
Tom was a great friend and one of the initial CRM instructors at Northwest Airlines.
June 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Thomas Perillo and his family.
Tony and Nancy Moretti
Donna Osburn-Pellegrino
June 29, 2014
Growing up in my early childhood I can remember Tom being at our house along with his older brother John. They were very good friends of my brothers Mark and Paul. They were very polite and well mannered. These are traits that are hard to come by now a days. I am thankful to have know Tom. I will keep him in my thoughts. For all the Perillo families and friends my heartfelt sympathy to you all.
John Piemonte
June 29, 2014
To The entire Perillo family...My deepest condolences for the passing of Tom. Tom was always a positive light to me and my family back in the seventies. I always looked up to Tom back then. Tom was always like an older brother or close cousin to me. I,m so glad I was able to see Tom at Diana,s graduation 4 yrs ago, and seeing Tom with Skip in Itasca a few years back. May you rest in peace my dearest Tom....I am so grateful to have crossed paths with you in my life...
Doyle Family
June 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We are at a loss for words. Tom was truly one of the great ones and will be missed by many. He always had such worldly experiences to share but was always humble and praised God for his blessings. May the the wonderful memories Tom created with his family give them comfort at this difficult time.
June 29, 2014
I'm so sad to hear of the passing of my friend Tommy. I grew up with him. Our parents were so close we considered each other cousins. My fondest memory of Tommy is him helping me get my License Plates for my 1982 Firebird that my dad bought from Joe Perillo Pontiac that read "GET OUT". Thank you Tommy may you rest in Paradise.
John & Cecilia Coleman
June 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, especially Diane and the boys. He was a very kind person and will be remembered fondly.
June 29, 2014
As children Tommy could bring you to your knees with laughter. When he got older we would hear about his family and career from Louie and Josephine and we woud smile and brag about his accomplishments as if they were our own.
Tommy will always be a bright spot in our lives.
DePirro Family
Terri Moffatt
June 29, 2014
May the Love of Family and Friends carry you through this time of sorrow. My husband and I were lucky to have been a part of Tom's early chapter in life. We are blessed with many memories. Diane, Boy's and the Perillo Family you are in our prayers and thoughts. Terri and Bob Moffatt
Natalie Fredericks - Skwierczynski
June 29, 2014
My condolences to the Perillo family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 29, 2014
My Sincere Condolences to the Perillo family. My Love and Prayers, Karla Woolverton Class of 79 DHS.
Steve Stubbe
June 29, 2014
Tom was a good friend at the airline. We often talked about getting together to shoot some ducks...never did. As my 727 Captain upgrade instructor, Tom had the insight & compassion for the rigorous pressures related to the program. He was truly a pilot's pilot. My all-time favorite Chief Pilot. My sympathies go out the entire family.
Capt. Dave DeKoker, AWAC Ret.
June 28, 2014
Tom flew as my First Officer after getting hired at Air Wisconsin Airlines many years ago, but I still remember his great attitude, smiley personality and excellent flying skills. I recall the he and Dianne met while she was working there as a Flight Attendant, as well. He was a joy to fly with and I was sad to see him leave our company, but am very happy to now learn of his great success in the airline industry. Tom, I can only hope to see you "on the other side", my friend.
Linda Saveland
June 28, 2014
Tom was my very favorite pilot at Northwest. I was always so happy to see that he was a pilot on my flight. I was honored by his friendship. I will always miss his smile and the possibility of seeing him one more time. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Diane and their boys. RIP Tom.
Terri and Bob Moffatt
June 28, 2014
I'm so sadden today of the news of a dear friend and for his family. I feel for the entire family. I thought about Tom and the family often and knew Tom was sick but didn't know how sick. Diane and boys we will pray for you and Tom and send our Love. Terri and Bob
June 28, 2014
He was my hero.
Vince DiFrisco
June 28, 2014
We would like to express our sympathy and prayers to the entire Perillo Family. We were so sadden by the news of Tom's death.
God Bless All of You
MaryAnn and Bill Haiman
Chuck Askey
June 28, 2014
He was a great pilot and a "Pilot's Chief Pilot". Taught me more than he ever knew. Would do anything for anyone.
Dianne Wulff
June 27, 2014
My sincere condolences to your family and friends. My husband passed away Dec. 25th, 2010 after a heart transplant. He was a pilot for NWA for 31 years also. It is so sad to see the early passing of such wonderful guys .
Bill and Sere Leber
June 27, 2014
Our son Schaefer shocked us with the news of ALS just before his deployment to the Cape Verde Islands. How sad to now hear of Tom's passing. Schaefer sends his condolences particularly for John.
Tom was always bright, positive and a pleasure to be with at work or play. It was always fun to run into Tom and catchup on aviation and life.
We shared some of the same passions: The last frontier, the crazy airline industry, the love of flight, the raising of son's, the commitment to family and the Catholic faith.
May Tom now rest in the peace of Christ and may God bless the four of you in this time of such profound loss.
Our prayers for your entire family.
June 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Perillo family. A great loss.
Peter Buonomo
June 27, 2014
To the Perillo family, sorry for the loss to my friend and buddy, I will miss you deeply. You taught me well. Rest in peace buddy.
June 27, 2014
I will surely miss his smiling face when I walk by your boat. He was a great father and husband and very good at cleaning fish. He was a very nice man. May God look after your family during the tough times you are going thru.
Brad & Shelly Lorence
Fellow C Dockers
Deb Thompson
June 27, 2014
I worked with Tom when I was a Ground Instructor with Northwest and Delta Airlines. He helped me with my Training on the 747-200 aircraft, and was one of my students when he transitioned to the 747-400. Tom was true gentleman and great person to work with! I am very sorry to learn of his battle with ALS and his recent death. My sincere condolences to his family.
RIP
Laura McNamara-Mizzi
June 27, 2014
So Sad, So young...Prayers and condolences' to the family.. Tom will surely be missed...Ma he rest in peace with Jesus.
Laura McNamara-Mizzi
Class of 1974-DHS
June 27, 2014
Everyone at the St. Croix Marina has the family in their thoughts and prayers. Tom will me missed by all his marina friends. God Bless!
BRUCE BEECROFT
June 27, 2014
Tom was a CP in the MSP office and he not only did a great job for our line pilots,,,he kept his sense of humor during the process of dealing with ALL the strange problems that seem to surface during normal flight operations. Condolences from our family to yours Tom,,,,turn OFF the seat belt sign,,,as there will be NO MORE TURBULENCE,,,GOD BLESS YOU my FRIEND.
Showing 1 - 62 of 62 results
Make a Donation
in Thomas PERILLO's name
Memorial Events
for Thomas PERILLO
Funeral services provided by:
O'Connell Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Hudson520 11th Street South, Hudson, WI 54016
How to support Thomas's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Thomas PERILLO's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
