Thomas Getchell

Dear Mitz (I still remember how Tom fondly talked of you),

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Tom's passing. Your loss is shared by the so very many people lucky enough to have known him. He was like the big brother I never had, but (unlike me) he was a true gentleman.

I've often reflected on how our paths crossed after Northwestern, starting from UPenn and me at Rutgers, Yale and me at UCONN, and UK and me in TN.

What a privilege it has been to know you...

Dear Mitzi,
We were saddened to read of the loss of Tom. I still remember you both from Northwestern many years ago. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Don and Elaine Whitmore

Tom taught Comparative Anatomy at Gannon University prior to his graduation. He was an inspiration which led me to become a high school biology teacher. I will remember him in my daily prayers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

DEAR MITZI: IN TODAY'S MAIL I RECEIVED A NEWSLETTER FROM GANNON UNIVERSITY AND WAS SHOCKED TO READ TOM'S NAME IN THE "IN MEMORIAM" SECTION OF THAT NEWSLETTER. THAT PROMPTED ME TO GO ON LINE WHICH VERIFIED THE NEWS WHICH MUST NOT HAVE APPEARED IN THE ERIE NEWSPAPERS. JULY 20 WOULD HAVE BEEN JIM AND MY 56TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND JIM HAS BEEN GONE FOR VERY CLOSE TO TEN YEARS NOW. HE AND I HAD SUCH FOND MEMORIES OF TOM AND TRULY ENJOYED EVERY VISIT YOU TWO MADE TO...

We are truly saddened by Tom's death. We know he will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and students.
Carol and Jay Kitterman
Beachplace

Dear Mitzi, Abe, Aaron and Family,
What great times Tom, you, Jim and I shared together during and since our days at Northwestern. Tom had such a fantastic sense of humor, a special intelligence, and was truly a gentle and kind person. We have so many wonderful memories of the times we all spent together as our children were growing up and since then too. Jim and I are so glad we have these memories to comfort us as we adjust to his loss and we hope all of those will help you too. ...

Mitzi, Aaron and Abe,
I am so shocked to hear of Thom's passing. He was a wonderful man and I always enjoyed seeing him when our families got together. I hope your warm memories and love for each other help keep you strong during this difficult time.

I was saddened by the news. He was the best student I ever had. I wish we had been able to get together thru the years.

Dear Mitzi:

My deepest sympathy to you and the family on the passing of Tom to God.
Tom and I grew up a few blocks from each other in Erie. We played sandlot football and baseball together. We went to Prep high school together and in our senior years decided to see if we had religious vocations. We both majored in biology and ended up professors.
I have informed my classmates from Prep of Tom's passing and many have contacted me assuring of prayers for Tom and the...