Thomas Choate

Oh Tom, time flies by too fast my friend. ....As my first job away from home and fresh out of high school, Tom welcomed me into the family I once knew at Seaport Record One-Stop, as his shipper. I was so proud in the early years. Tom was like a father to me in the 6 years I was there. He helped me so MANY ways. Like my father, The kindest and most understanding man I ever knew...Sadly, I made some bad decisions and left in a not-so-happy departure. I became a very sick man and took years to...

I was one of many who had the privilege to work for Tom at SeaPort. Prior to working there, I had worked various retail jobs that included nights and weekends. When I got hired on at SeaPort working 8:30 - 5, Monday - Friday, paid holidays and insurance, I felt like I had hit the jackpot.

Tom was the perfect gentleman and a wonderful boss. In my 4 1/2 years there, not once did I ever see Tom lose his temper or become irate over any situation. Tom was also quick to praise an employee...

Tom was a good man and a friend who I worked with for over 20 years while at Everybody's Records. It was a beautiful celebration of life last night with lots of pictures and stories and so great to see Tammy and Justin after all these years. We all love Nancy so much and know the emptiness that will be there but also the great memories and times they had together for over 30 years. Goodbye my fiend and I will always fondly remember you as the greatest 5 iron player I ever met!

Tom was a great soul. He gave so many people an opportunity to work in the music business and follow their passion. You always knew Tom cared about his staff and his customers. He gave Don MacLeod and I a chance to bring Music Millennium back to life in 1984 and be here 32 years later. i'm feel lucky to have cross lives with Tom.

Our hearts go out to Tom's wife and family. We only knew Tom threw conversations with Nancy, and am sure they all have wonderful memories with him.

You'll be missed Tom. You were the best person I worked with in the Sea Port records in the early 1980's. You were fair, funny and kind. I'm sorry I lost contact after I left Sea Port but I thought of you over the years and hoped you were well. Condolences to your family. Thank you for being who you were. You've gone way too early.