Thomas R. Rychlec

I met Tom at a small little bar in Thomaston, Ct. He knew the owner, Tony. Tony knew I grew up in Buffalo and introduced me to Tom. Told me some Buffalo Bills football stories. Lookie Lookie Here comes Cookie. He was referring to RB Cookie Gilgrist. He played his games at the o´l War Memorial Stadium, affectionately known as the "Rock Pile" What a great guy to talk to. Very nice guy. Big deep laugh. It was an honor.

He was a good man I remember him very well I going to miss him

My sincere and deepest sympathy to the family of Tommy. Tom was a giant of a man to me, being a little girl. His great, and hardy laugh, I will always remember. He has been my dad's good friend for many years. Every time he came by, he was full of happiness and great stories of when he and my dad would get into mischievous fun when they were younger. Tom rest in peace

My deepest sympathy to the family of Tommy. I have many cherished, and crazy memories of our fishing trips together when we were young men. I was so proud of him when he was recruited by the NFL!! Tom, rest in peace and we shall be fishing again, my friend

Tom was a sports legend, along with his buddy, Bill Boehle were both great multi-sport athletes willing to spend some time with a young Record-Journal sportswriter during the late `70s-`89. Bill would relate stories of Tom´s NFL days, and Tom would talk about Bill. Neither one was comfortable talking about himself, no tooting their own horn. Giant gentleman and wonderful role model. Rest in Peace Tom, but may that unforgettable "Har-Har" throaty laugh live on forever! Scott Hayes RJ sports...

I'm sorry for your loss. I grew up on Plumb Ave next to Tom . Tom was a inspiration to me. I always cheered for him. I never forgot him.

Tom was a good friend and a really nice person at MHS class of 52--a great athlete--liked and admired by everyone.

I can recall Tom playing for the Meriden Shamrocks as Tight End and never saw him drop a pass. He caught everything that came his way. Quite a guy!