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for Thomas Cochran
Marc Stuzynski
February 28, 2008
I worked with Tom for only 3 years, but he made it feel like we had been friends forever. My prayers are with his family.
Marc Stuzynski
Ben Marsh
February 23, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for 11 years. For most of those years, I was in OTC trading and Tom was in Corporate Service Sales. Things were usually hectic and crazy and most of the people were yelling orders across the room adding to the noise. Through all the craziness, Tom was the calming factor that after he had something to say, the room would quiet down, reboot, people would smile and we'd continue with our day.
Tom had a way of making everyone he worked with smile. There were plenty of times when the stress level was high and Tom would walk over, whisper something in my ear and we'd both be overtaken by laughter. One day, our trading desk was having a tough day with losses well over $100,000 and Tom strolls over and smiles, "this is the perfect time to get Carnegie Deli on the phone for a delivery, no?" Everyone at the firm stood and cheered at his suggestion, you'd think we just made a million bucks.
And a million bucks was how Tom treated EVERYONE. Weather his clients, his coworkers and of course, his family.
Sometimes my favorite time of the day was just riding the train with TC and talking about the Sox, his cars, or life in general. I miss those days, I miss my friend, and my thoughts and prayers are with Tom and his family every day.
Stephen Silk
December 17, 2007
I met Tom when I started working at Adams around 1995. We shared daily train rides, two quiet guys, the perfect foil for our more boisterous friend, Ben, but we really enjoyed those times on the train. No matter how stressful the day, we’d just get time to unwind and relax, and shoot the breeze about nothing in general. We all became good friends. Tom and I had a mutual interest in going to the dog track , so maybe once a month we’d venture out to Raynham, swap stories about our past, two daughters, and Boston sports, which at the time was the ultimate love/hate relationship. We’d win a little or lose a little, and then drive home figuring out what to tell our wives about how we did. Tom was always the more honest of us two. We both got sick around the same time, always keeping in touch even after I left Adams, and leaned on each other for support, knowing what each of use was dealing with. Tom wouldn’t let me get down on myself, and he never expressed being down on himself. He’d explain whatever the process would be, and never wavered in his thinking that everything would be OK. And that’s what happened for a long time. I’m thankful that I got a chance to be Tom’s friend.
li ji (Mandarin teacher at Rivers)) noiseux
December 16, 2007
You and your family are in my prayer...
Take care,
Li Ji
anthony mallozzi
December 14, 2007
Dear Scottie,Page and Hilary,
My name is Anthony J. Mallozzi and I had the honor of trading with Tom at AHH for over 10 year. Words fail me at this time, but I must speak to you about his persona. You see, back in the day, we spoke daily. We spoke daily about the disaster of the day. But ever day Tom got up and did it again. Almost daily we spoke of one anothers family. I spoke to him when Hilary was born and he spoke of your courage. Oh how the was right. Tom's character was that of a man that symbalized love . He was patient, kind, and slow to anger and totally commited to his family.He was grateful to his parents. He told me how his Dad gave the news of his sickness. How grateful he was of his brother who gave his marrow and his sister for her visit at b&W. Along the way, we shared RED SOX ticket Conferences and luncheons. His demeanor was calming and love in his faith and family kept him going. We know with certain knowledge that every one must go home to God. It is often said that in crisis we get to see a persons character. Tom had the finest in character, courage and perseverance. Your love gave him the ability to fight the good fight. We were blessed by his calmness. Your spirits will be united in paradise when your endeavors are done. Peace be with you .
Anthony J Mallozzi and Family
Jeff Liguori
December 14, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for 5 years at Adams, Harkness. When I first started there, I was commuting from Dedham and we would take the train together. I was just starting out and he had been there for several years; talking to him about our daily grind was always therapeutic.
When I left the firm we still kept in touch. He was truly a friend. Even during his treatments, Tom was always upbeat.
My deepest condolences to the Cochran family. Know that he was a dear friend to many and will be sadly missed.
Christian Leger
December 14, 2007
Hi, my name is Chris Leger. I had the pleasure to work w/ Tom for 10 years! He ws always the level-headed, cheerfull and thoughtfull guy that we all respected and genuinely enjoyed working and playing with!!! My wife Jennifer & I have had Tom in our thoughts - we are very sorry
Frank Gaul
December 14, 2007
I worked with Tom for 11 years. He was truly one of the most compassionate and bravest people I have ever met. I used to see him every morning as we walked in to our office, and he always had a smile.I will remember Tom for his always easy-going nature, his love for automobiles and his love of PIZZA!! It is a tribute to Tom's goodness that so many people from the old Adams Harkness group showed up to pay our respects to Tom. I did not get to pay my respects to his family on the day of Tom's service, but I wanted you to be aware of how highly I, and we, regarded Tom. He was an example to us all.
Kindest Regards,
Frank Gaul
Bruce and Laura Heintz
December 13, 2007
We did not know Tom, but were aware of his fight with cancer. Our deepest sympathy to Tommy and Kathy and all of young Tom's family and friends.
Sarah Concannon
December 13, 2007
I had the honor of working with Tom at Adams Harkness for 5 years. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to brighten someone's day. They world is a better place because it was graced by Tom for too short of a time. My hearts and prayers go out to Tom's family.
Julie Curtin
December 13, 2007
I worked with Tom for about 12yrs, He was my very good friend. Whenever, I had a problem at work or got my self into some kind of bind he was the first person I would call because his opinion was the one I valued the most. I truly admired the bravery he had in facing his disease. Right now, I like to think of him in Heaven riding around in his Olds 442 listening to a Red Sox game on the radio with a Regina pizza sitting next to him on the car seat(maybe thinking about Chili's for dinner).
He truly was one of the best!!
Pam and Jake Layton
December 12, 2007
Our thoughts are with Tom's family in this time of grief; we hope that his relief from suffering will provide some measure of solace.
The Coughlin Family
December 11, 2007
The entire Cochran family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Luciann (Lucy) Boyd Thompson
December 11, 2007
My love and prayers are with all the Cochran family at this time.
We will miss him. He will always hold a
special place in our hearts.
Ellen Praught
December 11, 2007
The entire Praught family extends its deepest sympathy to all of the Cochran family. Tommy was a wonderful human being and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew him.
warren nickerson
December 11, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow and we send our heartfelt sympathy to you and all the family. Very sincerely, Warren and Sandy Nickerson
Stephen Cobb
December 11, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Cochran family at this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephen, Carol & Caleb
BRIAN BEAULIEU
December 11, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Josephine Praino
December 11, 2007
My sympathy and prayers go out to the entire Cochran family. I worked closely with Tom for several years at Adams Harkness and Hill. Many happy memories He will truly be missed.
Fondly,
Jo (Josephine) Praino
Deedy and Walton Clark
December 11, 2007
Our condolences to the entire Cochran Family at this very difficult time. Tommy fought a hard battle and is now at peace in the hands of God. He will be in the hearts of so many people forever. Our love and prayers are extended to all the Cochrans.
Griffith Winthrop
December 11, 2007
Our heart and thoughts and prayers are with you all. So many memories come flooding back . For what you have done for me in my hour of need, I would do for you if it were in my power. All our love and deep affection. Griff and Lorna Winthrop.
Chris Reynolds (Dexter '74)
December 10, 2007
Even going all the way back to schoolyard days, I never heard a negative word about Tom, ever. We shall strive to carry his example of warmth, earnestness, and decency onward.
Paul and Gail Kirk
December 10, 2007
Along with our deepest sympathies to the wonderful Cochran Family, we send our prayers for Tom's eternal peace and for your strength at this time of irreplaceable loss.
Donald Dillon
December 10, 2007
Sincere condolences to the entire Cochran family. Tom was a terrific guy. Don and Frances Dillon, Osterville, MA
Judy and Chuck Lewis
December 10, 2007
We were so sorry to get this news. He fought a brave fight and now can be at peace. Our love to the family.
Kim Dunn
December 10, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Riley Timmer
December 10, 2007
Those of us at USANA that knew and worked with Tom will miss him greatly. We will miss the regular RedSox updates and the tremendous service he provided our company. We send our condolences to his family and friends and may God bless and comfort you during this time of need.
James Horrigan
December 10, 2007
Words usually come to me quite easily but right now I do not know what to say, so I'm just going to remember the first time I met Tom.
It was long before I met his mother, father or siblings. I had a '65 Ford Mustang that was missing a hubcap and happened to be coming down High Street one afternoon as Tom was setting out an array of hubcaps on the front lawn.
I stopped, asked if he had a cap for an old Mustang. He said no, but told me he'd keep an eye out for one. I said thanks and drove away, never having given him my name or number.
Well, six months, maybe a year later I was pulling into a parking spot in Dedham Square and it happened to be right next to Tom. I'm not sure what kind of car he was driving, but when he saw my car he remembered me, told me he had found a cap to match mine and if I followed him home he would give it to me.
I did and sure enough, he went out back and returned with an old Mustang hubcap and handed it to me. I tried to give him five bucks for it, but he refused. In fact, he wouldn't even take my name.
It was more than a decade later, and many years after we had become friends that I related the story to him and asked if he remembered.
He admitted that he did not, but in a bid to preserve my feelings he said "Don't worry. I gave away lots of hubcaps. I can't remember everyone."
For this and a million other reasons, I'll never forget Tom Cochran.
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