Thomas Matthew Gallen

I am so sorry of just hearing about Tom's passing. We had some memorable times at handball in Bradenton, from the early 1980's. We all enjoyed his humor and stories. Tom tipped me off about the cost of kid's horseback riding before beginning; should have taken his advice, as he was quite correct! Tom's wife Linda I knew as a patient and is a great lady. Best to the family. Boyd Yesler, DMD

Tom and I go back 70+ years, we were Jesuit Hi Grads, we connected when I went to FSU, he lived n the dorm one level above me. When we moved to Bradenton, he was doing Criminal defense work. We were blessed to have him seek a position in the Fl Senate. He later served a a Circuit Judge for many years.

Judge Tom was one of the best Judge's I had ever met. I ran into numerous times over the 28 years I spent in law enforcement with Palmetto PD and Manatee Sheriff's Office. My Dad (Louie) was one of his bailiffs over the years. We have lost a Special Person. May God watch over him and his family.

My deepest condolences to the Gallen family. I testified in his courtroom on many cases. He was an extremely fair and just man. Thank you for your military and civil service. He will be missed. Godspeed.

I have known Tom since we both attended Jesuit HS in Tampa. We both attended and graduated from FSU. When we relocated to Manatee County we ran into each other in the Courthouse and renewed our friendship. He later served Manatee County in the Fl, Senate I always felt he wanted to make Manatee County and Florida a safer an better place to live. He later became a Circuit Judge and his mission was to make Manatee County a safer place in which to live. Because of him, we have County Manager...

Linda, my sympathy to you and your family for this loss of Tom.

It has been several years since I saw Tom and Linda. However, I have fond memories of the Gallen family. I had the honor of not only being a friend but an employee. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers. I care deeply for the entire Gallen family.

It has been many years since I have seen any of the Gallen crew, but I wanted to reach out and send my condolences to Micheal, Kathleen, and family.