THOMAS A. KOTELES

Tom & my brother Bill Mellick were classmates, we lived one house away from The Koteles house on Harriman. Donna & I were Class of '55 graduates. Both Bill & I send our condolences. Coinsidently I live near Mt. Airy. in Montgomery County. (Myra) Pat Dutton (Bethesda, MD)

I did not know Tom Koteles personally, but I work for his son Craig and daughter-in-law Lori. My husband and I (also an employee at DeVore) want to express our sincerest sympathies to the entire family. God bless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Koteles family. I did not know Tom personally, but I feel as though I did. To hear Amy talk about her dad made me realize what a great man he was. She loved him so much. It breaks my heart to know the pain she is going through.
Aim, I'll always be here for you.

My name is Shirley MacAlonan Koth. I lived 2 blocks "up the street" from Tom on Harriman and was a classmate of his as was my husband, Otto. My family as Tom's were long time Bedford residents. We had such good times growing up in our neighborhood especially and the city of Bedford also. What a great place to have grown up. I was so saddened to hear the news of his death. Our prayers are with the entire Koteles family during this difficult time.

What a wonderful photo! That's how I remember my Uncle Tom--with a warm and friendly smile on his face. I also have memories of Tom with his brother Richard and his dad on Memorial Day sitting around the grill making szalana {sp?) bread for family and friends. He had a great love for his family and he will be missed.

My deepest sympathy to the Koteles family. Tom was taken away by the angels much to early and sudden. It is hard not to be able to say goodbye to someone who has touched your life in so many good ways. I will most remember what a great smile he had and how he carried himself with class and dignity. Jeri, Craig, Lori, Amy, Anthony, Lucy and George... you are lucky to have had such a wonderful man in your life. God Bless.

My deepest sympathy to the Koteles family. Tom was taken away by the angels much to early and sudden. It is hard not to be able to say goodbye to someone who has touched your life in so many good ways. I will most remember what a great smile he had and how he carried himself with class and dignity. Jeri, Craig, Lori, Amy, Anthony, Lucy and George... you are lucky to have had such a wonderful man in your life. God Bless.

My father in law was the most generous and loving man. He always loved me no mattter what throughout 22 years of growing up together. My mother-in-law does not have a computer but my husband and his sister can read how sadden we are. I lost my brother two days after Tom Koteles one year ago, our grandmother, and too many tears. I still cry all day in my office and it still has not really sat in. His picture my husband put on the wall and I cry every single time I look. Too many family...