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taryn horsham
June 1, 2025
Tom, today is the 2nd Anniversary of Marce"s passing to eternal life. I was looking for a sign assuring me she is with all her friends & loved ones today. I know now she is. This is the 1st seeing this memorial page and surely a "God" wink. You were always there for us in this world & continue to be in eternal life. Love Taryn
Ken Grooms
May 31, 2025
I worked for Fr Tom as a cook for 5 years at St Pius X Residence in Uniondale. He was the best boss ever..so kind and gentle and loving to all us workers. He also became my spiritual director and helped me to discern my vocation. A true friend and pastor
Susan Deluca Maisto
May 31, 2025
How time flies.Tempus Fugit Missing you as always.
Aileen Ferguson
June 1, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful priest. I will love you and think of you as a very special cousin who I was honoured to know. Rest in the Arms of Jesus
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Susan & Steve Maisto
May 31, 2024
Our soul is restless until we rest with the Lord. I’m certain you are resting in the peace of the Lord. Missing you.
Susan & Steve Maisto
May 31, 2022
Wow six years you have left us. We are most sure that the beloved Bishops Wcela is rejoicing with you in the glory of our eternal father. Missing you always.
Susan DeLuca Maisto
May 31, 2021
The day your returned to the Lord was the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart. A moveable date which I was not aware of until your passing. It was the perfect day for you to meet Jesus as you had the most sacred of hearts. I can't believe it is five years. I miss and love your dearly. Pray of our families. PS. Steve say Hi.....
Susan DeLuca Maisto
June 3, 2020
Wow seems like yesterday you returned to the Lord. As always grateful to you for our many years of friendship. Thank you also for the gift of Kenny, now Fr. Kenny. The Apostolic Succession continues you know what I mean.. Love and miss you dearly.. Lighting a candle for you at Our Lady of Knock Ireland.
Debbie Mulligan
May 31, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Aileen Ferguson
May 31, 2020
Fr Tom thinking of you today on this your 4th anniversary. I am sure you are chatting to all the relatives and friends gone before you that you knew while in this world. I hope you have met your extended family from Ireland who made it to America at difficult times for them. They brought the faith with them and remained true to it and passed it on to their families which was a credit to them. Ireland needs your help with the loss of faith by many of its peoples in present times you. Please ask Our God who I know you were very close to while down here that you are even closer to Him now in paradise to take care of your extended family in America and all here in Ireland. I know it will be only by the Grace of God that He will rid this virus for all mankind.
Remembering you at this time on your anniversary of the wonderful kind considerate person you were to so many during your time on this earth. Rest in Peace dear cousin and it was a privilege to have known you.
Aileen Ferguson
Father Dante Tarantini, FCR
May 31, 2019
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Miss you deeply dear friend.
Bishop Francisco Betancourt, FCR
May 31, 2019
Msgr. Tom, we think of your kind and gentle nature so often. You are deeply missed.
George Schmitt
February 14, 2018
A Happy Valentine's Day my friend
Keep blessing your family with your happy and loving presence. Cuz
June 14, 2016
So sorry to hear about my cousin Fr Tom. He was a lovely person and will always remember him and his kindness to my late father when we went out to My cousin Marion Bartley Leary RIP and her family in Farmingdale.
Aileen Ferguson daughter of Eileen Bartley RIP
Late of Mountnugent Co Cavan and Celbridge Co Kildare Ireland
Deborah Mulligan
June 8, 2016
I will always remember him as a gracious man, whose warmth and humanity won the affection of countless individuals. Rest in peace Father Tom.
Doris Petrocelli
June 7, 2016
Father Tom was an inspiration in the manner of St. FrANCIS.It was an honor to serve with him at St Joseph's in those years.
Doris Petrocelli
June 7, 2016
Tom,I know you are resting with the Lord.You made an impact on mine and my family's life.I consider myself blessed and honored to have had you in our life.You will be missed.
The Christian and Horsham Family
Susan DeLuca Maisto
June 7, 2016
I know Jesus because I know this man. The DeLuca, Maisto,Patwell & Parker families Thank you for bringing the joy of the Risen Christ to us over and over. Our thoughts and prayers are with your cherished family.
connie Hornick
June 6, 2016
god bless the priest who made a difference in my life and so many others rest with our Lord
Father Dante Tarantini, FCR
June 6, 2016
Be at peace and live in eternal love Msgr. Tom. Your kindness and friendship have touched many lives. We are all better people for having known you.
Bishop Francisco Betancourt, FCR
June 6, 2016
Msgr. Tom had a wonderful ecumenical spirit. He helped build a bridge between different denominations, which created mutual respect and understanding. Thank you my brother for opening minds and hearts. You will forever live in our hearts.
Holy Innocents Cathedral
June 6, 2016
The faith community of Holy Innocents offer prayers of thanksgiving for the life of Msgr. Tom. His quiet compassion for others inspired all of us. May all those who love him be comforted. He now lives in the heart of our God.
Pat Bartley Daniele
June 6, 2016
Thomas was a son of Irish immigrants and made our family proud of his accomplishments. gentle nature, humility, and being present for his family. Tom was a role model who has taught us to live and embrace God on his journey back home. RIP.
Susan Carrano
June 6, 2016
God Bless you Father Tom on your journey to your final resting place. Thank you for being the fun loving, kind and selfless person that you were. The happiest years of my life were spent at Resurrection being involved in whatever I could. You were the reason for that joy. I will remember you always.

Visiting Acadia National Park in Maine. Summer 2015
Mike Graziano
June 6, 2016
Jane Bickel
June 6, 2016
My heart is broken in so many ways. I wil miss our weekly conversations the laughter & concerns. As I look across the street i remember all the fun we had & I will continue having those great memories. God Bless you my friend & be at peace.
Deacon Vincent Barreca
June 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family today. it sorrows me that I will be unable to be at the Masses as I am out of Town. Father Tom was a wonderful priest who is and always will be an example for my own ordination. May he rest in peace and see the Light of Glory.
Jay Morin
June 6, 2016
My dear friend,
My heart is broken but my faith stays strong. You showed me how to be a better man simply by being faithful, happy and kind. I thank you for your life interwoven with mine, Michele's, Gabby and Mel's. We became friends the moment you walked into our home in 1989 and I will forever cherish every moment we spent together.
You are resting in peace
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