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With beautiful Lisel.
Lisa Cordner
March 8, 2016
On the Cape.
Lisa Cordner
March 8, 2016
With Jeff, Allison and Granddaughter Sam.
Lisa Cordner
March 8, 2016
With beautiful Lisel.
Lisa Cordner
March 8, 2016
Lisa Cordner
March 8, 2016
Sue Greeley
February 8, 2016
Not too many people leave a lasting imprint on my life. I think Tom was like that with many people, but I truly believe I've had a special connection with Tom over the years. I miss our many conversations we've had about family which meant more to Tom than anything. I think that may be why our connection was so strong as I share the same values and interests. Sports were also always a topic of conversation, and we both agree that football was our favorite. He liked to hear my hockey stories of my kids playing as he would reminisce about his good old days on the ice. Tom liked to poke fun at me with my messy hair which was our private joke. He always knew when I walked in the door with my hair in a pony that I probably had a rough night with the kids, so he'd give me a little jab to lighten my day, but he knew I'd always give it back because that was our way. I miss those carefree days of laughter and friendship with my buddy. My heart breaks and longs for those easier times. Tom's advice would be crack open a beer and lighten up!
Chris Cordner
February 7, 2016
Uncle Tommy was a sweet guy. I remember his epic Donald Duck voice and him joshing Lisel (Oh Tommy! sounded like Ricky saying Oh Lucy! to me, cracked me up). He also visited me, my sister and his brother when my mother was dying in hospice. That was a stand-up thing to do (and Lisel, too, who also came). So sorry for your loss, Lisel, Mary Kate and John.
Chris Cordner
February 7, 2016
Uncle Tommy was a truly sweet guy, understood the need for jokes/entertainment in a large group of nieces and nephews on the Cape (Donald Duck voice was epic) and joshing Lisel for group giggles (Oh Tommy!--I remember she sounded like Ricky saying "Oh Lucy!" and it cracked me up). He also visited me, my sister and father at hospice while my mother was dying to comfort us. That meant a lot and in the end, said a lot about the man (and Lisel, who came too). My heart goes out to Lisel, Mary Kate and John. I'm sorry for your loss.
Cynthia Woodard
February 2, 2016
Lisel, Mary Kate, John, Dad, Uncle Terry, Uncle John, and Uncle Robby... I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was so good with us cousins when we were little. Always willing to pull out the Donald Duck voice! My mom likes to tell the story of when he got me to stick my hands in the icing of my birthday cake when I was 1 or 2 and then clap my hands vigorously. Memories of wonderful summers on the Cape will always make me think of him. I'm going to miss him. He handled the last two years with strength and grace. And still managed to smile too. Love to all from Cynthia, Matt, and Alex.
Bob Van Wert
February 2, 2016
This looks and sounds like the same Tom Cordner that came to Sleepy Hollow H.S. in Tarrytown, N.Y. back in 1964. I played football with him (he wasn't mean enough) and played goalie for the hockey team while he was my best defenseman. I'll never forget the silver pants we had to buy for him because we didn't have a red pair, like the ones we all wore, that fit him. I hadn't seen him since graduation from high school, but it was nice to rad that he had such a good life. Sorry for your loss.
Janet Brucato
January 31, 2016
We are so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. He fought a courageous battle with cancer and has our deepest love and admiration. He will be missed.
Sincerely your Neighbors,
Mike and Janet Brucato
Barbara Myers
January 30, 2016
Tony & Barb will always remember Tom ... Even though he struggled through severe pain, Tom always had that smile on his face. We are grateful to have known Tom, Lisel & "my favorite" dog, Diego & to have lived next door to two wonderful neighbors. Our thoughts are with Lisel, Diego & family during this difficult time. Love to you !
Mary Kate Cordner
January 29, 2016
Daddy,
You were taken from me while the Blizzard of 2016 snowed me in. I felt, much like the preparation for the storm, no matter how much bread, milk, batteries, candles I could hoard, I could not prepare for it.
You tried to protect me like a good father should, whether it was from the hot Papa Gino's pizza that you would put ice cubes on for me, to giving me advice to prepare me for the world outside -- you wanted me to enjoy life as much as you did by being prepared.
You instilled in me at an early age a sense of curiosity and a love of the natural world. I remember trips to the Science Museum and the Omni Theater. It is the first place where I noticed the stars. I remember working on science experiments with you including growing bacteria in petri dishes and when you bought me my first microscope. I remember hunting for critters at the beach or in a late. I remember fishing. I remember how you relentlessly teased the crabs.
In later years because of my current job, I loved discussing current events with you. I felt I taught you a lot about the Middle East like you taught me much about the natural world. You taught me to ask questions -- a skill I need for my job. You were always so interested in what I learned and I was eager to share.
While you sometimes were exasperated with my many hobbies, you always encouraged them no matter how weird or unconventional they may have been (sports phase, geek phase, nerd phase, horror phase, anime phase).
No matter where you went, you brought with you a ray of sunshine, a witty remark, a smile. You were John Candy with a slight Lewis Black edge. And a donald duck voice.
While all these were important, it's the little things I take with me. How you teased Diego. How you never wore your wrist watch how most people would. How you would tease cats with light reflecting off the wrist watch. How you never could seem to find sunglasses that would fit so you would hook them on your head higher than your ears. How you called me Katrina Von Damm. How terrible your singing voice was but that never stopped you from singing to them anyways. The fact when you left voice messages, they were always in two parts. Heinekeins. How you said "Mmm hmmm" or "Geez Lisel".
I love you. I miss you. Thanks for everything.
Laura Corwin
January 29, 2016
My buddy Tommy will be missed. Worked with him at Lexington Insurance back in the 80's & 90's. Every day was a fun day at work. The laughter and the socializing. I can see Tom sitting at his desk, surround by piles of paper, laughing. We'd laugh at the submissions, we'd laugh at the brokers we were dealing with, we'd laugh at each other. We'd all socialize after work. Always laughter. Even the last time I saw him we enjoyed a great lunch on the water, laughing about the past. Peace my friend, I hope you're smiling down on us from heaven.
Louis Cohen
January 28, 2016
Tom was a great guy. I first met him when he came to the Boston Branch of INA back in the 70's. He was always happy, had a smile on his face, and was willing to share his knowledge. My deepest condolences to Lisel and Tom's entire family.
Louis M. Cohen, CIC Chief Underwriting Officer, Sullivan Insurance Group, Worcester, MA
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