Thomas Alfred John Vaughan

Tommy Vaughan taught me how to play baseball. I still remember the lessons at St Leo's baseball field. I used the same techniques that he taught me to teach my own son how to play. (Batting and fielding) it wasn't until many years later that I learned that my Dad couldn't teach me because he had a heart attack (first of four) a few weeks earlier.

Was thinking about Mr Vaughan today. One summer, we would go over to St Leo's and he would teach me how to play baseball. Everything from fielding to batting to pitching. Every Saturday all summer for two hours each week. Then I would go off to practice on my own. Found out about 20 years later that my Dad and Uncle were good baseball players in their own right but my Dad had just had the first of five "cardiac events " and was on restricted activity. Taught my own son everything I...

..for all the time & devotion Tommy invested in me working in photography,for the trips we took to confirm a good area to shoot ;along those rides...THE TOMMY SONGS" I bit my lip to not laugh! ..there will never be another like this heartfelt gentle soul..& as I promised him on his dying bed, I will always take care of His "Valerie Julianna" I love all of you deeply & will remain to be here for you as I have tried so hard to be.

I am so sorry for Tommy's passing. The Eulogy is absolute fitting to his charachter. Tommy influenced me immensely, and I have fond memories of him, and I will always remember his contagious laugh.
While being employed by him there were many times that I would bring home a paycheck on a job that I know took a loss, He knew that I had a family too. Tommy could never be called boring. I know that he loved his Family and Friends, and he was passionate and Kind. My thoughts and Prayers...

I will remember him for his warm personality and love for laughter. To all of the family, and especially one of my dearest and long time friends, Patrick, my prayers are with you.

patrick,

we are deeply sorry for your families lose. you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Juli,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know we haven't seen each other or talked for years, but I remember him waving to us as we pulled out of your driveway headed to the Rick Springfield concert. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ol' Tommy...there was never one time that he did not put a smile on my face...even when he was not taking pictures of me. Tommy had a very special personality that I will never forget. Every single time I saw Tommy, he made me feel like I was the most special and beautiful girl in the world. I want to thank ALL of Tommy's family for being so good to my family...especially my mommy. Juli you have been one of the best friends my mom could ever have and I thank you for that. Miss Annie...you and...

Dear Ann,
I know Tommy's illness was a struggle for both of you. I know he is in a kinder place taking a big breath and swinging a bat! I am across the street and available for any thing I can do to make life easier for you.
take care my teacher
fondly
Carla Falkenberg