Thomas La Scala

My memories of Thomas go back to his childhood. He and my son, Kent, were pals years ago in the Bronx. They played cars together, watched T.V. together and got into trouble together. Well, the truth be told; Kent got into trouble, while Thomas just laughed and went along with the program. One of my fondest memories is their first day of kindergarten. Thomas, Kent, Sylvia, and Nancyann all dressed in their new clothes. Dressed and ready to tackle the world. Those four were to soon move away...

I was Tom's sister-in-law when he was married to Joann. I knew Tom for over 20 years. Tom loved his music and life. He was very warm and caring individual. There are many things that I will remember about Tom, but the one thing that stands out in my mind is when Stephanie and Stacy were growing up and his MAGIC freezer. Whenever the girls had a boo boo or got hurt, he would pick them up and open the Magic freezer and even give them that very rapid handshake and Presto the tears were gone and...

I have so many memories of my Uncle Tom. My absolute FAVORITE uncle. The man who always had a smile on his face and when you were with him your world just seemed to be that much better because he had this magical way of looking at the world. I can remember being 9 years old and him and my Aunt Joann coming to visit for Christmas...and
he was dressed up in a Santa's suit.I remember sitting on his lap and just laughing because I knew it was him...Imagine a tall skinny man dressed like...

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My name is Kent, i am one of those many childhood friends from the project days. I am thankful for this chance to write a few words. Tom,Tom,Tom i love you bro. My first and only brother. We were buds from 3-11 years of age. The walks to school. The typical bronx baseball sandlot games. Tom had hard knuckles. My fear of Patrick. That world record we had in the 8 year old catagory for a monoply game(in our heads it was some kind of record). We both didnt like Tom Jones :-).Yes we...

I couldn't pick a better husband for my sister, Donna. Tom LaScala was an amazing human being, one of the best I have ever met. The time I spent in NY living with Tom and Donna, will always be cherished. I learned more about life living with Tom for the 4 months than I did in the previous 27 years. He taught me how to love. For no one expressed their love for someone as Tom expressed to my sister. He taught me how to laugh. For no one had a greater sense of humor than Tom. Most importantly,...

Thinking about Uncle Thomas comes in a series of good memories: superfast handshakes that wiggled my entire child-size arm, listening to a 45" record of his songs with my sister, going back and forth with him making ridiculously corny puns, vacations at the Jersey Shore. At the wake, I learned that everyone else has their own string of good memories, some intersecting with mine and others entirely independent. I miss Uncle Thomas very much, but I know that these strings, the ways he made us...

My name is Tim Reed. I was a nephew of Toms through is first marriage to my Aunt Joann. I can remember growing up on Long Island and him always coming to my parents house with my Aunt for birthday parties. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. I have fond memories of him with my cousins Stacey and Stephanie growing up. He was a great father and a great Uncle. He will be missed very much. I love you Uncle Tom.

When I received the news last Sunday, that my brother Thomas had physically moved on, I was filled with sadness and anger… At forty-three his passing was all too premature… I recalled his passion and joy for living, his open and honest character, and his capacity and willingness to love, and I found little solace in that old adage “only the good die young” …

With tears in my eyes I sat in a sunroom, watching the sun come up over a lake and thought about Thomas… And soon the...

IT’S AMAZING HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN HONESTLY SAY "TOM WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS" SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HURTING. TOM WOULD NEVER WANT TO SEE US SAD. HE SURE DID LEAVE ALOT OF GREAT MEMORIES FOR ALL OF US TO SHARE. WE ALL HAVE OUR FAVORITE STORIES. I LOVE THAT HE WENT ON VACATION AND BROUGHT ME BACK A THIMBLE BECAUSE HE KNEW I COLLECTED THEM. I'M SO GRATEFUL THAT HE HIRED BRIAN AND WENDIE SO THEY WOULD FIND EACH OTHER AND FALL IN LOVE AND LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER. IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO MAKE HIS QUILT...