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Hon. Sheila King Devane (Ret.)
June 13, 2020
Whenever I had the good fortune to see Tom Priestley he left me smiling and laughing. He had a great sense of humor.
Tom Priestley impressed me early on for this and the honorable life he lead. He was a man who devoted himself to his wife and children and his country.
My deepest sympathies to Pat, Bill and Jennifer.
Paul Oblon
June 8, 2020
I enjoyed working with Tom the better part of the last 20 years and was sorry to hear this news from Pat. I will miss his great conversation, travel updates, and indeed his witty commentary. I admired his service to our Country.
Sandra Peterson
June 3, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss Pat and your family. So sad to hear this! I remember all the wonderful stories you shared of the travels you did with Tom. The memories you'll have are priceless! So, so sorry....
Stewart Speck
June 1, 2020
I met Tom in tenth grade, when he moved to Pennsylvania. He was a character then and remained one throughout his life. He and I became close after high school and our respective stints in the military. I always enjoyed his company even though it was limited after he moved to Illinois. I was happy to see him and meet Pat at our 50th HS reunion. I was glad to count him as a friend and wish I had made one more phone call to him before his passing. He will certainly be missed. I am glad he is at peace.
Mark Cohn
June 1, 2020
Dear Pat:
Too many years have past since we work together at Omron. I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Andy Jones
May 31, 2020
With a smile on my face I will always remember talking with Tom and then being caught off guard with Tom's sharp wit and mannerisms...it would ignite uncontrollable laughter. He was also an avid Maryland Terrapin fan and never missed a chance to rub it in when the Terps beat the weenie-Illini in football or basketball. And Tom courageously served his country in Vietnam fearlessly and without hesitation.
May God bless Pat, Bill & Holly & Jennifer & Juan and comfort them forever with unending memories of my good friend Tom.
Marilyn Lehnerer
May 31, 2020
Pat, Bill and Holly, Jennifer and Juan
Know that you have so much love, hugs and prayers surrounding you at this most sad time in your lives.
Tom was one of a kind and you all were so blessed to have him in your life❤ We all will miss him so much!
Jim and Marilyn
Susan Marie Jones
May 31, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Laughter was the best memory. Tom always made us laugh and sometimes he could make you blush and then whatever he said was even funnier. I will miss Tom. I thank him for his service and for being his friend.
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