THOMAS R. GARRITY

Four years ago you left me to return to God. How I have missed you...and will always love you. Blessings my darling.

Will always remember Tom & his easygoing humorous ways. He was a true friend, sharing his time & resources. He could brighten any day. Fondly remember school days together, and all the laughs we shared. May he rest in peace. Mike O'Boyle councilman, Rocky River

2 years ago dad we let you finally go be with your lord and family/friends that have passed. We miss you everyday, but know you are constantly with us supporting us and loving us as we journey through life on earth. Great memories flood me today as my heart misses your guidance and love

I planted a tree to honor your memory today...remembering that you were the love of my life! I still miss you every minute of the day and thank you for loving me so. We will be together someday..until then know how much I love you.

I smelled someone smoking a pipe the other day and it brought me back to my Uncle Tom who had occasionally smoked a pipe also. So I stopped to think about himhow he was always interested in how everyone else was rather than talking about how he was. I know he’s in heaven with my dad and his other family members. Knowing Uncle Tom, he’s in “ heaven” being in heaven. His memory lives in my heart and I want to send my condolences to Aunt Norinne, Darin, Loni , Michelle, Tim and their families ...

Uncle Tom you were like a second father to me. I remember you and I taking grandpa Buck to edgewater park maybe one of his last nature excursions with family. You taught me how to paint at grandpa and grandma's house in the basement on Puritas. I will live with your soul thinking the rest of life. I'll see you when I cross the great divide . You were loved by all. Nephew Dennis

Thank you Loni for sharing that beautiful letter with us. That was my Uncle Tom, always authentic in a kind and loving way. He truly had a gift to make those around him feel like they mattered. A generous ear to listen deeply, a big heart that could meet you where you were, accept you as you were . You walked away from a conversation with him feeling heard and seen. The most spiritual person Ive ever been blessed to know. A man in the world but not not of the world.......material things did...

Norinne, my deepest sympathy. Tom was a great guy and the soul of kindness and generosity. I'll never forget school days together & the few zany vacations we took together. May his loving spirit not be forgotten by your children and grandchildren. . .....May he rest in peace......Mike O'Boyle

My dad was the sweetest kindest soul I ever knew. He was always there for anyone who needed anything. He was the best dad anyone could ask for.
I wanted to share the letter that he wrote because it really touched my heart and I know it will touch yours:

Dear Family and Friends:
I have returned to my creator. I wish to thank each of you for sharing your lives with me. Sharing was such a big part of my life. Its natural to shed a few tears in times like this, but I say,...