THOMAS D. OSIOL

Missing Tom as I see this and remember. He was a good man. We miss him on the ice and his very, let's say in a good way, suspicious sense of humor. Perfect for a hockey referee. Bill Green

Just wanted to check in say that Tom is still and always will be part of our officiating community. Bill Green, IHOA past president and IHHOF member. Tom was part of my HOF speech last month.

Oh Kris, I am so sorry. I just learned about Tom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jenny Sperandeo (Schmitz)

Dear Kris,
You have our very deepest sympathy for your loss!
Greg & Sandy

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We were shocked to hear about Tom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Barb Watt (Bolingbrook, IL)

I just learned of Tom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family and friends. I worked with Tom in the 80's at AIREA. He was such a kind and funny man and will be dearly missed.

My deepest and sincerest condolences to Tom's entire family. I worked with Tom for 13 years at the Appraisal Institute and shared some recreational times with him since then. I was stunned when I learned what happened and regretted I was unable to return in time to honor him and say goodbye. His persona and stories will be sorely missed. Life is indeed too short.

I will remember Tom as my hockey referee mentor. I got to know Tom through refereeing over the past 20 years. He was a major reason I kept in officiating. He made the games we officiated together very enjoyable and still kept the players safety in perspective. Tom was a pillar in regards to USA Hockey officiating. He will be sorely missed for all he has done in and out of hockey.

Dear family:

I worked at the Appraisal Institute with Tom for almost 7 years, and feel extremely honored that I was given the chance to know him. Tom was kind, caring, always made me laugh, and always offered an ear when it was needed. He had the wonderful ability to put people at ease, and, always reminded us that the small stuff wasn't worth sweating. When my father passed away and I was at a loss about household repairs, he always gave me advice, which I so appreciated.