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Thomas Kuveikis Obituary
Tommy K. was a fine carpenter, so the guys happily let him build a steam room in Squad 252's firehouse.
Tommy K. was also a fine cook, but the guys almost body-blocked him from the kitchen: not tofu and vegetables, again, man, please!
Thomas Kuveikis, 44, was a lovable bundle of contradictions: a rescue firefighter devoted equally to his job in clamorous Brooklyn and to a secluded home on a dirt road in tiny Kent Cliffs, N.Y.
A strapping vegetarian and environmentalist who joked with his carnivorous buddies. A first-rate slob as a kid (an excavation of his teenage room would uncover the hardtop of a Triumph and a tank full of dead fish) who, said his sister, Chris Peschel, became a Mr. GQ as an adult, impeccably turned out — and were those highlights in your hair, Tommy K?
Two marriages went south, but he spent vacations with his daughter, Kristen.
He was a big-hearted soft touch, the favorite uncle-as-overgrown kid, and an awful businessman when it came to his carpentry jobs. But as a firefighter, he was unusually aggressive. His father, Capt. Peter Kuveikis, "was a legendary tough guy," said a firefighter, "and Tommy K. was on his way to becoming a legend himself."
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Louise Farber
September 8, 2024
Hey, Tommy, I will be at the 9/11 memorial ceremony this Wednesday 9/11/24 in Carmel. I will be singing with the Putnam Chorale in remembrance of you and other local heroes that passed that day. Your name is there and you are not forgotten. I remember best your friendliness and great smile. I will never forget you.
Deb Davis
November 12, 2023
I walked a 5K for you today, thank you for your service and sacrifice! Never Firgotten!
September 13, 2022
We miss you Tommy! Always in our hearts.
JoAnn LaForte
September 16, 2021
We think of you fondly and honor you, Tommy. Will never forget you. -Your classmates and friends from Blessed Sacrament School.
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September 15, 2021
20 years. You will always be a hero, Tommy. We will never forget. RIP
Timothy Coster
September 11, 2020
I purchased a 9/11 memorial flag with Thomas's name on it. I wanted the family to know that I fly the flag proudly with his name still on the card. I never knew him but your family is in our thoughts today as we all reflect back on the sacrifice that he and many others made that tragic day. God Bless Thomas and his family and friends.
Charlotte Berwind
September 12, 2018
I laid flowers for you again this year, and sadly for my Chuck who has joined your ranks. I will tell the crew at LP about you tonight so your contribution continues to be part of the legacy and memory. Your beloved Land Trust is thriving, but I'm sure you know that and probably had a little something to do with its success. Miss you Tom. Today and always.
Louise Farber
September 11, 2018
No one deserved the tragedy of that day. What courage you had to face what came! Thank you for your sacrifice, Tom. Truly a hero.
JoAnn LaForte
September 10, 2018
Tommy, 17 years have passed and still, on yet another sad anniversary of this tragic day, you're the first hero that comes to mind. I'm sure you know that all of our Blessed Sacrament classmates think of your heroic, selfless act as part of who you were & we were privileged with the blessing of being your friend in those happy times. God Bless your family always. We will never forget.
Ronda Guillaume
September 9, 2018
I climbed 90 floors yesterday in honor of the fall heroes of 9-11. I very proudly wore your picture on my badge. Thank you for your courage, your dedication to public safety, and may your friends and family always keep your memory in their hearts as a blessing.
September 12, 2017
thinking of TK yesterday
September 11, 2017
Always remembered
September 15, 2015
This last Saturday I climbed 110 flights of stairs in honor of fallen fire fighters (I am a firefighter myself). The picture badge I proudly wore was that of Thomas Kuveikis.
God Bless you and your family and Thank You for your service!!
Laurie B.
September 13, 2014
We spoke of you at LP on the 10th and laid flowers that night. You are always in our hearts and thoughts dear one. Miss you.
JoAnn LaForte
September 11, 2014
Still in our hearts, Tommy. We will never forget you. BSS Class of 1967
Kristenq Brown
September 10, 2014
I didn't know Thomas but my mother Laurie and father Craig knew him very well. I was named after his daughter Kristen in 1989. Not that it means much to many it means a lot to me. He seemed like a down to earth kind of guy and my mom and dad always tell me stories about him. I could only imagine what it was like growing up with him and I'm sorry for your loss.
David Tanner
April 23, 2014
A hero that will not be forgotten. Thanks for your powerful example Tommy...I know you are listening.
April 23, 2014
TK you were one of the Best.
Rest in Peace Brother
S J. Friscia III
April 22, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
March 19, 2014
3/19/14
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BROTHER TOM - FROM YOUR SIBLINGS, NIECES AND NEPHEWS AND GRANDSON AIDEN. WE MISS YOU TERRIBLY, BUT YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL, ST. THOMAS, ALTHOUGH YOUR BIRTHDAY FALLS ON ST. JOSEPH'S DAY.
WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!!
KATH
Barbara Powers Canoni
September 12, 2013
How could we have known 12 years ago that just 2 days later we would be grieving for you, this time along with an entire nation mourning you and the thousands lost in that horrific attack.
On this 12th anniversary of 9/11 we have not forgotten the ultimate sacrifice you made. You will always be a hero in our eyes. We're glad our dad has someone he loved and respected so much beside him.
JoAnn LaForte
September 11, 2013
Tommy as always you are in our hearts today and forever our hero. BSS Class of 1967
Eddie Parsell
September 11, 2013
Tommy,I'll never forget you.Worked arm & arm with you.Consoled you through rough times ,as you did for me through mine.Your passion for life & your little daughter remain etched in my heart.The love for your dad and the department permeated your essence.God bless you TK.May you bring the joy in heaven that you brought here on earth!Your friend eternally,Deke
September 10, 2013
A MESSAGE TO MY BROTHER TOM (IN HEAVEN)-- YOU ARE THE BEST BROTHER, FATHER, SON, UNCLE,COUSIN, NEPHEW,FIREFIGHTER,AND MOST OF ALL, HUMAN BEING I HAVE EVER KNOWN. YOU BROUGHT SO MUCH JOY TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU--YOUR WINNING SMILE AND PERSONALITY, SENSE OF HUMOR, COMPASSION, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY (AND NOT TO MENTION,YOUR GOOD LOOKS WHICH BROKE MANY WOMEN'S HEARTS).
THE LOSS/PAIN DOESN'T GET ANY EASIER FOR ME PERSONALLY--I ONLY JUST LEARN TO DEAL WITH YOUR TRAGIC LOSS--WHAT CHOICE DO I HAVE? YOU ARE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL, HOWEVER, I ONLY WISH I COULD REACH OUT AND TALK TO YOU, BUT I CAN'T, SO I HAVE TO JUST TELL MYSELF YOU ARE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US.
TO THIS DAY I ASK MYSELF, AS I AM SURE MANY OTHERS DO, WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE SO UNSELFISH AND RISK YOUR LIFE? BUT THE ANSWER I GET IS THAT IS THE PERSON YOU WERE--WHICH IS WHAT MADE YOU AN AMAZING FIREFIGHTER-JUST LIKE DAD.
I HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOU AND OUR FAMILY--I ONLY WISH THERE WOULD BE MORE TO SHARE.
YOU ALWAYS GAVE ME THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO DO THINGS, AND FOR THAT I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL. I CARRY YOUR PICTURE WITH ME EVERYDAY AND WHEN THINGS GET ROUGH, I LOOK AT YOU AND SAY WHAT WOULD TOM DO? SOMETIMES THERE ARE NO ANSWERS OR SIGNS, BUT I HAVE TO BELIEVE YOU ARE THERE IN SPIRIT.
WHY DID GOD TAKE SUCH A PERSON AS YOURSELF AND IN A HORRIFIC WAY! I DO HOPE YOU DID NOT SUFFER.
ON THIS 9/11 ANNIVERSARY (ANY ALL THE ANNIVERSARIES), NONE OF US WILL EVER FORGET YOUR UNSELFISH ACT OF HEROISM. HOPEFULLY, MORE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD WILL BE LIKE YOU -- A RARE GEM, A GREAT HUMANATARIAN, AND MY AMERICAN IDOL.
THANKS FOR BEING THE AWESOME BROTHER YOU WERE TO ME. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, BUT WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.
YOUR SISTER - KATH
FYI--GRAHAM PARKER, LUCINDA WILLIAMS AND ALL YOUR OTHER FAVES SENT THEIR LOVE AND THANKS TO YOU!
September 8, 2013
I worked with many great fireman but TK was one of the BEST !! an all around great guy RIP Tommy you will never be forgotten.
Barbara Powers Canoni
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you still on this 11th anniversary and know my dad was there waiting for you when you arrived. RIP
KATHY SCHLOTTERBECK
September 11, 2012
WE REMEMBER RIP
JoAnn LaForte Ambrosio
September 11, 2012
Someone else said it in here the best -that this very bad day comes back every year. Tommy, my classmate, reaches my heart and makes me sad, but I am reminded what a privilege it was to have shared my childhood school years in his company. I speak for all of our Blessed Sacrament classmates of 1967 when I say how fond of him we were and very proud of what he did to help others. God Bless his family and all those who suffered pain and loss on September 11, 2001.
Kym Timpano
September 11, 2012
Thinking of Tom and the entire Kuveikis family always, but especially today. Love you Timmer.
Mel Lent
September 10, 2012
I will never get over 9/11 and I literally HATE HOW IT JUST COMES BACK every year. But apparently, there is just no fighting it, it is a forever.
So... there were 3 FDNY's on my street and I was out of Town. This one was two doors down. The others were home, safe and accounted for - he was missing. He was headed home from his shift when the planes hit, and turned back, never to be seen or heard from again. He was a very special person, and no one even knows how he helped me - a nobody at the time - when Putnam Valley was in the biggest fight of her life. RIP Tom!
September 10, 2012
I was proud to carry Thomas Kuveikis' Picture up 110 stories yesterday in the Montgomery, Al. Memorial stair climb. Thank you for your sacrifice.
- Jason Wright
Emmalee Zimmerman
July 19, 2012
Hi My name is Emmalee and I took part in a 9-11 climb to honor the fallen. I was happy and excited to hold Firefighter Thomas Kuveikis picture.
Nicole
May 2, 2012
My name is Nicole. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am researching Firefighter Kuveikis. My school is going on a trip to New York in order to remember and learn about the tragedy of 9/11. If you have any information about Firefighter Kuveikis that you would like to share with me, please contact me.
Guy Warren
October 17, 2011
I first met Tommy back when 175 was a single house on New Jersey Avenue. There was absolutely no doubt there was something special about Tommy… or Special K as he was fondly called by some of the guys. His walk, his look, swagger if you will, all in done subconsciously in way that set him apart. Tommy would take great pride at a job… to be the first one in, and last one out, with the dirtiest face. He was very very good at what he did. Most everyone looked up to him. I liked to call him my friend, and what was really unusual, everyone, every fireman I ever spoke with about Tommy, felt Tommy was their friend. Everyone. That is stunning. No one else can have that said about him. Although we spent many tours together on the job, and there are countless stories of Tommy at fires, I will add something different. Some of my most vivid memories of Tommy were spent on side jobs, one in particular, rebuilding the massive forty-foot guitar bar at the original Hard Rock Café in NYC. The Hard Rock management gave us Jimmy Hendrix’s original Strat and we were told to match the sunburst color exactly. We drove to a body shop in Queens that had a computer to match the colors, and Tommy sat in the front seat of the van while I drove and he was strumming Hendrix’s guitar, telling me about the wonderful town of Bayville he lived in. If every fireman who ever worked with Tommy told a story about him, it would max out this wonderful website dedicated to Tommy Kuveikis.
Tommy, I will forever miss your smile.
Robert Kuveikis
October 15, 2011
Tommy was not only my cousin, but also my best friend and brother.
Marjorie Marx
September 15, 2011
Tommy's name was on a glow stick I received at a 9/11 Celebrate America service in Danville, IL. I will never forget the sacrifices made and lives lost on that tragic day. God bless America!
Kathleen Kuveikis-Gelman
September 13, 2011
To my Brother Tom:
When I did my tribute to you this past 9/11/11, I felt so proud to speak about you. What I said about you truly came from the heart. The one thing that is so vivid to me is the last words you said to me -- "I am just joking with you Kath -- you know how much I love you -- you are the best." It brings tears to me eyes when I think back. I am just so glad those were the last words I heard from you.
Being your youngest sister has not only been a priveledge,but an honor. Words could never describe how much I miss you. You were ALWAYS there for Don and I. How can I forget those great vacations we took to Acapulco, especially the one with me, Don, you, Kristen and Keri. That was probably one of the best vacations I ever had!! And of course, there was Yolanda, who made it even better. God rest her soul!!She always wanted to "hook" up with you.She used to say Tom is soo good looking and sweet, with her Spanish accent.
When it came to the family, you always took care of Dad when he wasn't in the best of health -- even though you were "dog tired" after working at the Firehouse for 72 hrs, and then, you would drive up to Carmel - almost a 2 hr ride - to your home after spending most of the day with Dad. To me, there is NO ONE in the world who compares to you. Mom and Dad would be so proud of you. They always had faith you in. They did a great job raising you.
Your charm, good looks,winning smile and personality were only part of who you were. It was your heart and soul which made you the person you had become -- a true humanitarian -- a noble and heoic man -- a great firefighter-- a man I am so proud to say was my brother and my best friend.
I can only speak for myself when I say it NEVER gets easier -- I just learn to deal with it because I can not change the fact that you are no longer here. Your picture sits on my desk at work next to a photo of your daughter, Kristen. I look at it every day and try to remember the good times we have all had as a family. Your entire family loves you dearly. You will never be forgotten.
See you one day on the other side -- your sister Kath
Richard DuBow
September 13, 2011
i worked with Tom at the carvel in roslyn. he got me the job. he was several years older then me. i always say that i learnt more good things and bad things from him than from most (always with a smile).
he took me when i was 16 to the Anchorage tavern in roslyn, took me to a hot tuna concert in brooklyn that started at 1:00 am. he was at his soul a good person. i moved to atlanta 32 years ago but remember my time with him as if it was yesterday.
September 11, 2011
We remember everyday...
Jim Schaus
September 11, 2011
I remember Tom "Las Vegas" Kuveikis as the coolest guy in our class, and a very good friend. Tom had a magnetic personality, and of course had the starring role in our high school movie project "Born to Be Wild...Starring Wheatley's Wildest Cats". He was also in our Sha La La music group, and was the only one of us who actually looked good in gold lame. I guess you can take the boy outta Brooklyn, but you can't take Brooklyn outta the boy. He returned to Brooklyn to do what he loved, helping others, and he left this world what he always was, a hero. We are forever grateful for his courage, kindness, and heroism.
JoAnn La Forte Ambrosio
September 10, 2011
I am writing about you today, Tommy, to our Blessed Sacrament classmates of 1967. We've been remembering you all week, as always. We are very proud of you. Our love is with you and your family now and always.
September 10, 2011
Tom, Tomorrow will be the 10 year anniversary of your heroic passing and yesterday was my fathers 10th year anniversary in heaven. You were so good to our father - every time we think of him we think of you and your family. Rest in peace.
The Powers Family
ann kuveikis gippert
September 9, 2011
sometimes good things happen from tragedies. i lost one cousin but gained another. through the use of fb we, your family, have formed a relationship with your daughter. she knows now that she has alot of family who will be there for her. I am proud of you, and Timmy, fdny. you are our hero
Kathy Kurtz
September 9, 2011
Tom, I can not believe that 10 years have already gone by. You are still today the HERO that we all knew you to be. Like so many have stated in the past "It is so easy to run away, but run towards a tradegy is a true act of heroism". I love you always.
Kara
September 8, 2011
As we come up on the 10 year anniversary of your death I wanted to let your loved ones know that there isn't a time when someone is talking about September 11th that I don't think of you and Jen. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones as always.
Charlotte Berwind
July 15, 2011
Time doesn't fade the memory of that smile.... You'd smile at what the land trust is doing in your honor my friend.
Louise Farber
May 5, 2011
Tommy, I think of you every time I pass the memorial in Carmel that bears your name, but the last few days I remember you especially. Thank you again for your service and heroism. You will never be forgotten.
JoAnn Ambrosio
May 4, 2011
Definitely thinking about you this week, Tommy, and your family as well. Justice is only partially served. All the classmates still remember you fondly. You will always be our hero.
JoAnn LaForte (BSS)
May 3, 2011
you are not forgotten. know that my friend.
John Kuveikis
September 13, 2010
Tommy I loved getting together with you at Grandmas. We always had fun and you were always fun to be around. Playing stoop ball at your house, ice skating in Massapequa, we did so many things..you were and will always be remembered for being fun and kind. You were a great cousin and good friend..
Barbara Powers Canoni
September 12, 2010
Warm, kind, funny, are the things we remember each year when we think of you. In the very short period of time we knew you your generous nature shined through. You remain in our hearts and prayers and know that you are with our dad who passed away on 9/9/01. He truly loved you and Jen.
Bryan Powers
September 11, 2010
Tom - I only met you a few times but you are thought of often by the Powers family. You were so good to my Father who passed away 9/9/2001. I am sure the both of you are together You are a wonderful person and in our thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn LaForte
September 13, 2009
Hi again Tommy, another year gone by and every time I look at this picture of you I feel like I am 10 again, at Blessed Sacrament. I read all the great things that your family writes about you, and I know that I was truly blessed to have YOU as my classmate, and I mourn every September 11th for the loss of a great person like yourself, along with them.
Always in My Heart and Memory,
JoAnn LaForte
Jim Kuveikis
September 13, 2009
Chris,
If you were the guy that sat next to me in the tent, I just want to say that you writing in this guestbook says so much about the kind of person that you are. I don't think that you got to read. I hope that you do next year. Please let me know if that was you sitting next to me that offered his seat to my sister Kathy after she spoke so beautifully about my brother Tommy.
Christopher Roche
September 12, 2009
Thomas:
I had the honor of meeting your brother and sister yesterday at the reader's tent. I could tell that you are truly missed and loved by them.
I will pray for you and your family, from this day forward.
September 11, 2009
RIP, Tommy Kuveikis. We will never forget.
Victoria O'Neill-Macias
March 28, 2009
Tom,
We had to tear down all your hard work in the basement on Yale a couple of weeks ago because of a water leak...and there, behind the paneling, was your handiwork with your great nicknames for me and Andrew...we all still miss you, and we are happy to have so many memories of you. It's impossible to explain to people how you were like our older brother for so many years. It brought joy and pain to see the writings on the wall. Seeing the now unfinished basement (again unfinished!) I remember when you ran across to the paint store to get something and my grandfather cut the wires to your boombox because you left it on while you were gone and he couldn't find the off switch! One of the funniest times...that was. We all still love and miss you and are richer for having known you. I am always sorry that my boys never got the chance to spend time with you.
Love
Vicki
Fred Corsentino
September 15, 2008
Tommy,
It's been a while but I also listen intently for your name to be read each year. I only try to think of the great times we had in school and I laugh as if I was still in 8th grade again. I also know that the hundreds of masses we served together at Blessed Sacrament on the same altar boy team are now paying dividends!
Sincerely,
Fred
Louise Farber
September 14, 2008
Tom,
As I do every year, I listened to the names read until I heard yours. You will not be forgotten. I will not forget you.
I do not know your family, but I think of them also. I am sorry for their loss and wish them peace in their hearts.
Tommy in our 8-1 Official Class
JoAnn LaForte
September 14, 2008
Tommy, you will always be one of my favorite classmates from Blessed Sacrament School - Brooklyn. All of us Class of '67 alumni remember you fondly and speak of you often, and were so sad but proud that you gave your life to save others. Every year we remember you in our hearts and always will.
Tom Marron
September 11, 2008
Tommy,
Thanks for being all you were to me, yesterday, today and always. I enjoyed your company and the things you taught me are with me for life.
Your friend,
James Kuveikis
February 5, 2007
Tommy,
I don't want to exaggerate and say that I think of you EVERY day but there are so many days that I do. Many times it has to do with a song on the radio. I guess that's because you introduced me to so much rock/pop music!! Of course, you had other (bad and good) influences on me as well. Since it is more than five years since that terrible day, I guess that the tears that are flowing down my face now are here to stay with me until I see you once again. You've touched so many lives, including mine, and I miss you terribly.
Love eternally,
Your Brother Jimmy
P Tabbernor
November 28, 2006
In remembrance....
Nancy Sahlberg
November 13, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Kristine
November 7, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Kym
November 2, 2006
I am a friend of Tom's brother Tim. Tim and family, please know that 5 years later, Tom and his loved ones are still in my prayers every day, and always will be. What a hero your brother was! This is an amazing tribute. I love you Timmer!
September 26, 2006
Rest in peace Tommy, you were a great fireman, friend, and all around Great guy. I will allways remember you.
Nancy Koenig
September 11, 2006
Tom,
I don't know if you'll remember me, but you worked on my mom's house a number of years ago. You were a FDNY brother of my own brother, Steve Koenig. I was in college at the time, and was very impressed by the music you played while you worked. You pretended to be equally impressed by the coffee I made one day, and drank it politely. Later on, I tasted it myself and realized it was awful. I can't believe you drank it! You were outside my house most of that summer and we shared many laughs. You also used to calm me down after the adolescent arguments I used to get into with my mom. Thanks for that. And no, we don't argue like that anymore. I learned a lot of lessons on 9/11; we all did.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I think of you often, not only on 9/11, but of course, always on this day. I learned a lot about you at the memorial service years ago, and realized that the older version of myself has a lot in common with you. I think we would have been very close friends, in another time and place.
I learned to surf in 2002. I went out on 9/11 a few years ago, on a day that I didn't belong in the water. After several dangerous wipeouts, I got out, sat on the beach, defeated, and talked to you. I told you I knew the conditions were beyond my abilities but that I really wanted to catch one wave in your honor. I asked you to help and promised to get out immediately afterwards. I went back in, determined, all traces of my fear gone, because I knew you were with me.
Sure enough, I rode the biggest and best wave I've ever caught to date. Yes, all these years and increased skills later, and I still haven't topped that ride. Thank you, Tom.
I miss you. Steve misses you. As destroyed as he was from 9/11, he has slowly healed - not entirely of course - but enough to live again. You wouldn't believe it, but he is now not only married, but aslo has twin boys, Darren and Brandon! I'm sure you had something to do with leading him to Lorena, the most wonderful woman I could ever have imagined for him. I hope your loved ones are all healing as well, and my thoughts and prayers are always with them.
I will write again, Tom. Thank you for being a hero.
Nancy Koenig
Linzi Durr
September 10, 2006
Kristen,
I thought of you immediately on september 11. My heart goes out to you. I hope you are doing ok and finding strength with every breath. I miss you.
Linzi
Tom Marron
March 1, 2006
Tommy,
I think of you always and all that you taugh me. You loved me when I was down and out and showed me the path to a better way of life. My prayers are with you daily and a picture of you hangs by my front door.
Reagds,
Tom Marron
Louise Farber
September 17, 2005
Thomas,I am so very happy to discover a a place to express how sorry I was to hear of your passing and how proud I am to have known you. I will never forget you. You were a neighbor and friend and always, always a hero.
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
Kristen Kuveikis
March 13, 2005
Dad,
I think about you everyday and the great times we shared. I miss you so much. Sometimes I sit and wonder Why? Why did you go at such a young age? Why did you leave a wonderful life behind? I know there is a reason for you leaving. I guess God wanted a wonderful soul in heaven. So he chose you. You had a heart of gold and such a positive outlook on life. I'm trying to follow in your footsteps. You are a hero to me and many others. I will never forget you. I love you so much.
Love, your daughter, Kristen
A friend
September 11, 2003
Rest in Peace Tommy. You were a true hero to us all.
Edith Suscovich
April 8, 2003
Our church, St. Francis of Assisi, has a youth group that felt the need to help the victims of September 11. They organized us in prayer, giving each of us a name to pray for. I have been praying for Thomas Kuveikis and his family ever since. I did not know who he was, did not look up his biography until today. I will always pray for him and his family, and fellow firefighters. God Bless you all!
Lydia Evans
September 16, 2002
I never knew Thomas but I have a Mercy Band,that I always keep close to Me.Iknow He was a Hero like all the other Firefighters,My Heart goes out to His Family,and I pray to God something like this will never happen again!
Debbie
September 11, 2002
What a wonderful person you were, I did not know you in your fireperson capacity, but personally and I am grateful there has finally been a place where I could say Thank you for all that you did for me. The example that you set for me. Your laughter and help and strength that you shared so freely amoung us. There has not been a day since 9/11 that you have not been missed. I am a better person for knowing you.
Morgan Fucheck
September 10, 2002
Hi Im Morgan and Im attending St. Pius X High School, to remember the victims of September 11th we received wrist bands with names of the victims on them. I recieved Thomas Joseph Kuveikis and so I wanted know who he was. So I looked him up and decided to type this to yall so I just wanted you to know that people were thinking about you and the family's pain.
Im sorry for your loss
Morgan
Rick Gaska
September 9, 2002
Tom Kuveikis was the single most influential person in my life. It is an honor to have known him. I pray for his daughter Kristen, his family and his fiacee Jennifer. We all lost so much when he went.
Karen Carroll
June 19, 2002
You were agreat brother and a great uncle and most of all a terrific father. Love you
Angie Campbell
May 3, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
craig davis
March 12, 2002
Tom:
Tears are flowing, I am crying again. I will always remember your willingness to give. That special sense of humor. Such a shock that day. Visions of you going up. You helped redefine my notion of hero. Please know how many of us love you.
Neil Waite
March 11, 2002
To Tommy's family,
It had been many years since I had spent time with or talked with Tommy but he was a great friend and brother/father figure when I needed him most, in my late teens.
I'm 33 now and I think of him every day and am grateful to have known him. I'll never forget him. He truly is a hero. God Bless.
Andrew Rosen
February 19, 2002
Tom:
I remember when you moved to Long Island from Brooklyn for High School. You were a tough city kid with a heart of gold. We became friends that summer and had lots of good times throughout high school and beyond. You had the lead role in my senior project comedy film, a natural actor. We spent a summer in Daytona Beach building, surfing, and chasing women. You were a great friend, and above all an American hero.
February 15, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS YOUNG HERO THOMAS KUVEIKIS AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..THIS YOUNG FACE TOUCHED MY HEART...GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.THOMAS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Rachael Kuzmicki
January 23, 2002
I am truly sorry for the loss of a loved one.Your father,along with the other firefighters that faithful day are heros to me and to everyone this tragedy has affected. THANK YOU THOMAS !!!
Matthew Genovese
January 15, 2002
To the loved ones and Brother Firefighters of Thomas Kuveikis:
I wanted to reach out to you to let you know that I have a mercy band with Thomas' name...he remains in my thoughts and prayers daily.
As a volunteer firefighter here in NJ I will NEVER forget the ultimate sacrifice made by my brothers and sisters in the fire service--especially the bravest of the brave, those members of the FDNY who faced certain death on 9/11 and entered the WTC anyway to try to save a stranger's life.
Now, though, I have a single person to connect to the disaster of 9/11. Thomas and his family will be in my prayers forever.
God Bless you, God bless the FDNY and God Bless the USA.
--Matthew Genovese
Teresa Jahn
December 26, 2001
We thank Thomas for dedicating his life to help others as a firefighter. Such dedication comes with a brave, warm and caring heart full of love for his fellow man. May his courage, warmth, life and love continue living in those who love him. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Thomas. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
J Cherbonneau
December 24, 2001
Christmas Eve, 2001
Dear Thomas,
I want you to know,even though I never met you, I pray for you and the loved ones you left behind.
I believe the sky was so bright and blue on September, to make your journey to Heaven safe and peaceful. I also believe you are an Angel and share Heaven with God.
God Bless you, Thomas and may your loved ones find comfort with the thoughts and prayers that people from all over the world say in your memory and for them, as well.
Rest In Peace, Thomas!
Debbie Yannessa
December 23, 2001
I'll be praying for your family every day.
Joe Stavola
December 19, 2001
To an old friend: Since 9-11, I have thought of the many great times we had together, the many long hours we spent talking,yet never imagining the different paths life would have in store for us. You are a hero, you will be missed, and you will be in many prayers.
debbie
November 30, 2001
TO Toms daughter, I know Heather, and she told me of your fathers loss, I am so sorry that your dad is gone. I am sure you will remember him with pride, and know he came to the rescue of many, He will not be forgotten, Sincerely Debbie. Heathers Aunt Debbie...
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