Thomas Pasquale Ripa

I loved that guy. I was just always fond of him for some reason. He was a character. I would always save a seat for him at the bird club. I enjoyed sitting with him in his garage and visiting. He was slowly getting me interested in cooking. I was so used to going to see him all the time. I would travel 85 miles to help him with the birds a few time a month. I started doing that 3 years ago. I will miss Tom very much. I named a bird after his father Vido. Fly free Tom.

Tommy was a gentle soul with a rough exterior. He cared for people but he loved his birds. Not sure when he started collecting and caring for them, so when I met him through my husband he already had a houseful of birds.
What I loved about Tommy was his ability to march to the beat of his own drum. He did not care what anybody thought, if he liked it he did it. It didn’t hurt anyone so why not?
Tommy was a good neighbor to us. If I went somewhere and I didn’t remember if I closed...

I am very sad that my friend Tom is no longer here. Even though I knew him for a short time, it feels like I've known him for a lifetime. Our love for birds is what made our paths cross over a year ago when I brought my first parrot home that I bought from him. I brought home my second this year. Tom will always be in my heart, and the memories that we shared together will be cherished in my heart forever. I love you my friend Tom and I miss you. God bless you and rest in peace.