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Thomas JOLLS Obituary
June 7, 2023; of West Falls, NY; age 89; Beloved husband of Janice (nee Cronkhite) Jolls. Devoted father of Suzanne Marie (James) Bilson, Thomas Dale (Karen) Jolls, Kathleen (David) Burkholder, Lisa (Daniel) Murray, Timothy Jolls and Terrence (Mary Ann) Jolls. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Amy) Bilson, Jeremy (Lindsay) Bilson, Thomas (Amy) Jolls, Kelly (J.J.) Urban, Tristan and Chloe Jolls, David (Sarah) Burkholder, Jr., Taryn Burkholder, Kyle (Anna) Couell, Caelie Couell, Caden Murray, Hannah, MacKenzie Jolls, Austin, Lylah and Harrison Jolls and 12 great-grandchildren. Loving son of the late Wilburt and Ethel Jolls. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Arrangements by the (Orchard Park Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com
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for Thomas JOLLS
Drizz
June 19, 2025
Mr. Jolls miss you and you're family,haven't seen them in years but that would be my fault. You have been a great dad. And your children are following in your foot steps.
David Drizz
June 19, 2025
Really sorry to hear about your passing. I was good friends with your whole family. Miss you Mr Jolls.
Deborah Watkins
February 4, 2024
Many fond memories watching channel 7 news and weather . RIP Comander Tom. To your family Im So sorry for your loss.
Evelyn Hancock
February 2, 2024
I grew up watching Commander Tom show and I met Mr. Jolls once in an elevator at Mercy Hospital and got his autograph. Such a nice and friendly person,to take the time to talk to a young fan and give his autograph is a memory I cherish.Rest in Peace Commander you will be loved and missed by not only your family but all your fans that watched you on tv.
RAYMOND HOELSCHER
October 14, 2023
I am so sad to hear of Tom Jolls passing since I knew Irv Weinstein and some of the Dialing for Dollars crew. Did a commercial once for Weight Loss Clinic and got to meet some people at channel 7. My friend, Peter Scaccia knew Irv Wienstein. I took some music lessons from Johnny Johnson the organist for Dialing for Dialers. My sincere condolences to Tom's family.....May they have better days moving forward....God love the channel 7 crew......RAYMOND HOELSCHER
Janis Grant Peccia
June 13, 2023
My fondest childhood memories include commander Tom! my family watched channel 7 news exclusively because of him and also Irv and Rick. Sorry to hear he passed away!
Mike
June 13, 2023
Once upon a time, I was interviewed on live TV by Commander Tom, regarding a community organization I was working for. He sensed my anxiety, and put my mind at ease. He was compassionate, friendly and a true professional. The City of Good Neighbors lost a legend. My condolences to his family and friends. He touched many lives in a positive way. Cherish the memories.
Debbie (Pack) Feger
June 13, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you today and always.
Debbie (Pack) Feger
Debbie (Pack) Feger
June 13, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you during this time and always.
Debbie (Pack) Feger
Pat Kingan Smyser
June 12, 2023
My condolences to you and family. It was so exciting to know we had a TV star in our family. I remember going to his wedding and we watched him on Eyewitness news for years.
Katy Lesold LaPorta
June 11, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Very sorry to hear of your loss ( Kathy & Lisa)
Megan Marquis
June 11, 2023
What memories we have! From Huntleigh Circle!! He was always a joy to be around And see on TV My sincerest sympathy to you all! My prayers go out to you all!!
Love Megan Caldwell Marquis
Angie Stokes
June 10, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up in Buffalo, NY and I use to watch Irv, Rick, and Tom on Eyewitness news every night.. I gotta say Tom Jolls was the best dressed weatherman in Buffalo! RIP sir
The Caruso Family
June 10, 2023
Great man....Thank you for years of entertainment and the Weather Outside...say hi to Dust mop
Claudia Moser
June 10, 2023
So sorry to here about Tom. He was a special person. I worked at Tops in Orchard Park and he would always say hi. Prayers to his wife and his children . . Claudia..
Mr & Mrs Duane Bace
June 10, 2023
Our sincere condolences to the Joll's family on the passing of The Commander. Irv and Rick were waiting at the gates of Haven to welcome Tom . Fond memories of the three of them on WKBW TV . If they have TV in Haven I know they will have a show .
Patrick Nehin
June 10, 2023
It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Tom, a true gentleman. Condolences to the Family.
Cynthia Clark
June 10, 2023
My deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, and friend. Commander Tom was a seminal figure in my childhood, and I avidly watched every show - Commander Tom portrayed what a decent, patient man was like, and one of my childhood delights was when he named me as a member of the Do-Gooders Club on the show! As a little girl, I definitely had an innocent crush on Commander Tom, and will always remember when he visited my school in full Commander Tom regalia - he watched our first grade play, handed out signed photos, posed for pictures, and was a gracious, class act - May he live forever in our collective memories, and may you find comfort in the knowledge that he´s at peace and continues to live you until you are reunited.
Norman F. Alexander
June 10, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Jolls family. I have fond memories of Rocketship 7 daily after school. RIP Commander Tom. Thanks for the memories!!!!
Valerie Zambito
June 10, 2023
I hope ur at peace. I watched u on tv getting ready to go to school and i loved every minute of it. God bless u Comander Tom. Valerie Zambito
Kristin
June 10, 2023
Rest in eternal peace, Commander Tom! You were an amazing part of my childhood. May Rocketship 7 carry you home to our good Lord. Prayers to the family and friends of this incredible man. Godspeed!!
Michael Kelly
June 10, 2023
You part of our everyday after school activities. All the characters and shows you played. Superman was the most notable but there were May more.
Thank you for the memories and filling the void after school.
Helen Djordjevich Rosati
June 9, 2023
To the Jolls Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Jolls. +May his memory be eternal. OPHS twins´ English teacher
Greg Haney
June 9, 2023
May he rest in peace
RAYMOND J. HOELSCHER 3RD
June 9, 2023
My verry sincere condolences to the Jolls family. Where do I start with channel 7. Met my organ teacher there: Johnny Johnson from Dialing for DOLLARS. Did a commercial for Weight Loss Clinic back in the 80's. Knew Irv Weinstein thru a friend of mine Peter Scaccia from the sheriff's department. All of these guys were legends. They were the only news in Buffalo that anybody wanted to listen to. Times were much, much, simpler then. Friend of Jackie Jocko's said at one time: when did we get old? How did it happen? Another legend gone like Tom not too long ago. May the family of Tom Jolls have much better days ahead. Hope Tom, Rick, and Irv are all in a better place doing what they enjoy the most. Would like to attend services but cannot.....No car. At Brothers of MERCY SENIOR Apartments #208. 716 994 2013......God Love You All.....forgot to mention....watched commander Tom all the time......Later....
Charlotte lachat
June 9, 2023
My condolences to the family and his friends. I enjoyed watching him on TV and I was younger and I said
Deborah Ellsworth
June 9, 2023
"Commander" Tom, Thank You for all the years reaching out to the community with the weather, entertaining us kids with your humor and for being a part of the lives of many, especially at the WKBW Booth at the Erie County Fair for many years. I have been a neighbor for 37 yrs. on the same road and found a couple times saying or waving hello.
Irv, Rick and you are reunited once again.
Deborah R Bushen
June 9, 2023
My favorite memories are of Commander Tom after school. May your loved one rest in Peace
Janice Roseman
June 9, 2023
We could hardly wait to get home from school in St Catharines, Ontario and watch Commander Tom. Rest in Peace. Condolences to the family. Janice V. Roseman
Stuart
June 9, 2023
Always the Gentleman. In the late 60's /early 70's I worked in the Drug Store on Main & Utica, near the Ch 7 studios. Tom Jolls visited often. He was always polite, engaging to others, and not egotistical. He was a true Gentleman. RIP Tom Jolls.
James Alan Ziolkowski
June 9, 2023
Tom was the best. As a child I have many good memories from Commander Tom.
Cynthia M
June 9, 2023
Condolences to "Commander Tom's" family and friends. Fond memories growing up watching him on TV. RIP.
Mary Ellen Wittman
June 9, 2023
Now Irv, Rick and Tom are all together again. What a beautiful sight in Heaven today! RIP
Gretchen W. Belsie <Waltham, MA>
June 9, 2023
To the family of Tom Jolls: Those of us who grew up in WNY in the 1960's and '70's were touched by the kindness of Commander Tom, our after school television pal. He was kind, calm, cheerful and hopeful -- qualities that resonated with children, even if they didn't recognize them as such at the time. I also have vivid memories of Tom Jolls, ace weatherman, standing outside in classic dead-of-winter Buffalo snowstorms, giving us the forecast, and always with a smile. I have heard Tom Jolls described as a quiet and private man, true to his family. I am grateful for his public persona which he shared so generously with his viewers. It touched many lives with an ordinary decency which was, in fact, extraordinary. So many of us WNYers, now dispersed to the four winds, still keep those childhood memories, including Commander Tom, dear in our hearts. Much love to your extended family as you move through this difficult period.
Carol Elliott
June 9, 2023
My prayers are with everyone family or friends of Tom Jill´s he will always be remembered he was a legend & such a fret weatherman & great commander Tom your hearts may be broken at this time but remember all the good time & joy & memories he has brought to you all & everyone he has touch of so many people . Irv , Rick & Tom together again in heaven
Eric Lismanis
June 9, 2023
A big enjoyable part of my childhood growing up in Toronto. My condolences to all in Buffalo and his family and friends.
Mark "Lancaster N.Y."
June 9, 2023
Tom "Commander" Jolls, you made a difference. life was simple and innocent and alot of fun. I grew up watching your show and the weather outside. All the kids felt close to you, because you were a very good person. To the Jolls Family, I'am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and the great Commander in my thoughts and prayers, our loss but Heaven"s gain. God Bless.
Patti
June 9, 2023
Best weatherman EVER. Best Commander Tom EVER. Rest in Salubrious Peace Mr. Jolls.
Jim Koehler - Bradenton, Florida
June 9, 2023
You were a great on TV and in person the world is going to miss you. May our Heavenly Father Blessings be upon you and may you rest in Peace.
Deirdra Denise-Kelly
June 9, 2023
you're very sorry and sad family tom jolls news 7 channel buffalo on tv watch only weather very sad died tom jolls very good on tv channel 7 news only weather tom jolls thank you.
Susan Budzinski
June 9, 2023
I'm sorry for the grief you must be feeling. As many have said, Commander Tom Jolls was featured in our home as a child. He was always a positive influence. Please know Mr. Jolls is in my prayers.
Lori Reed
June 9, 2023
So many memories of Commander Tom! You made my childhood better. Condolences to a Legend!
MICHELE HESSION BYKOWICZ
June 9, 2023
To the Jolls Family.... Tom Jolls was such a big part of the lives of all WNY and Ontario! The Weather outside and Commander Tom were staples in all our homes for many years. He will be missed. Thank you for lending him to us for so very long. Blessings to you all.
Thomas Carleton
June 9, 2023
My condolences to the Jolls family. I will always remember him as Commander Tom. A boyhood friends mother Mrs. Brayman worked at the studio then and I still have the photo postcard of Commander Tom in an early uniform with Dustmop and other puppets. I had met Dave Thomas from Rocketship Seven at a signing in E.Aurora and he was surprised I had the postcard from his show. I had always wanted to see Tom and get his card signed and hear what he had to say about the show back in the 60's -70's. Glad to have grown up with that show.
Laurie G
June 9, 2023
Thank you for the joy you gave your audiences! Thank you for Cmdr Tom, from this "kid". Heaven has the best news team with you, Irv and Rick!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rest in peace!
Paul Synor
June 9, 2023
May he rest in salubrious peace!
Patricia Walker
June 9, 2023
So many happy childhood memories of you! What a wonderful Legacy. Rest in Peace sir.
Darlene Dahl
June 9, 2023
Dear Family - condolences and prayers to get you through this sad time. I do have a memory to share with you - working at the IRS in 1972 your husband and dad called the Public Affairs office where I worked - I was 18 years old at the time - we sent out news releases and he must have been calling about one of those - anyway - I always had to ask who was calling and when he said, Tom Jolls, I was so surprised - I responded - oh, Commander Tom! He laughed - I was so thrilled. God Bless him.
Endrea Whitbeck
June 9, 2023
Prayers for you all. Growing up, Commander Tom was always on in our house! Such a wonderful man. Thanks for the memories!
Patricia Seychew
June 9, 2023
He gave us so many happy memories growing up and was a kind example to us all. Sending our sincere sympathy to you, his beloved family at this time.
Cathleen
June 9, 2023
I will always remember commander Tom and weatherman Tom. Brought so much joy to me and my siblings. God bless you and family remember all the good times. CATHY A FAN
Mary Anastasia
June 9, 2023
Tom and Amy...I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Mcnamara
June 9, 2023
Condolences to the Jolls family. So many fond childhood memories of Commander Tom!
Joe
June 9, 2023
Thank you for making my childhood and life better
Rob Foss Las Vegas, NV
June 8, 2023
To the Jolls family: Certainly a life well lived off and on the TV screen. One of my fondest childhood memories was when Commander Tom visited my school, Willow Ridge Elementary in the late 1960's. What a treat it was to meet one of our hero's who actually spoke to each of us and exhibited a real interest in the group and made us feel important and relevant. 68 years of marriage speaks volumes about the commitment Mr. and Mrs. Jolls had to each other and the importance of family in their lives. RIP Commander and know that you impacted so many in a positive fashion and continue to do so as we reflect back on our life experiences.
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