Staten Island, New York
GARPESTAD Thomas Erling Garpestad of Stapleton formerly of Westerleigh on August 9, 2012. Beloved son of Rose and the late Arnt. Loving father of Gunnar. Dear brother of Erik and his wife Kate, Christopher and his wife Marjorie, Erling and his wife Anne. Also survived by his longtime companion...
Read MoreDear Garpestad Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We had the pleasure of meeting Tom when he visited our ICU with Erik. His warmth and friendliness was evident immediately and we could feel that special brotherly bond he had with Erik.It was our pleasure to have met such a fine man. He will be remembered always living in your hearts forever.
Sincerely,
The Intensive Care Unit Staff
Winchester Hospital
August 18, 2012
Dear Garpestad Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss of a such a great person. Tom was a good man, a great father and a great hockey player who battled to the end. He will be truly missed in life and around the rinks. I had the honor of being Tom's defense partner for many years as part of the Newark Sabre's hockey family and have many fond memories. Tom will be missed but not forgotten and will always be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Tim Lindis
August 15, 2012 | Bergenfield, NJ
Dear Garpestad Family,
I was deeply sadened to hear of your loss.I only new Tom from job sites but
it was a pleasure to have known him,as
a heating contractor, my mind was always put at ease when hearing E-Tec
was preparing the job for our radiant
tubing and then subsequently pouring
and finishing the basement slab.Myself
as well as my guys always new there would never be any adverse issues when Tom and Erling were on the job.I never
heard anyone...
Patrick Touhey
August 13, 2012 | Staten Island, NY
Dear Garpestad family. m y deepest condolences for the loss of such a great man and friend. I had the pleasure and honor of playing hockey with tom for many years. he was admired and respected by all his teammates for what he did on and off the ice. It was an honor to know you my friend, and if theres hockey in heaven, we'll play again someday. RIP
steve blanshaft
August 12, 2012 | S.i, NY
Dear Garpestad Family,
It was truly a joy to care for Tom during his time on Lunder 9 at MGH. He faced his diagnosis with courage and serves as an inspiration for us all. Sending you prayers of peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kate Runey NP
Kate Runey
August 12, 2012 | Medford, MA
Dear Garpedstad Family,
Gunnar, your father are in my prayers.
Tori Bruno
August 11, 2012 | Staten Island, NY
Dear Tom , I will miss seeing you around on job sites. You will be missed by many people. You were a great man and the best IN THE BIZ! The best times for me on job sites were times when i worked with you and Erling.R.I.P. It was a gift to ever know you . Hopefully we will meet again.. Steven Thomas
steven thomas
August 11, 2012 | Si, NY
Dear Garpestad Family,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. I only knew Tom for a short while, but knew instantly he was a great person. He was always so positive throughout these last few weeks. I feel honored to have met and cared for him on Lunder 9. My thoughts are with your whole family!
Ashley (lunder 9 nurse)
August 11, 2012