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Mary Keller
May 16, 2025
My Dearest Tom,
19 Years ago today, you left for Heaven and during this time I continue to hold you close in my heart each day. You still are so much a part of my life that sometimes I forget you are not here. I often ask what would Tom do, and of course the answer is always give it to God.
I research every prescription I'm given and with my research my admiration for the knowledge you had continues to amaze me. You were always the man people came to for answers concerning health issues, medicines, and of course, football.
As for me, I came home every night to the man that won my heart and who filled my nights with love and laughter. Not to mention the delicious meals on your days off! I believe you learned your skills from your mom. I still remember the delicious soups Hannah would make for us. They were so good! I have her recipe for Swiss Steak and one day I am going to make it! You were the chef of the grill and master of sandwiches during the Bears games! I know you knew how much I loved your cooking and how much I loved you! Life was good when we were together and it's the memories that help me make it through each day.
Until I cross over, be with me my love. Help me through my pain and sorrow and always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2025
Happy Valentine´s Day Tom,
Another year, another day and thoughts of you still come my way
For all the Valentines you gave me through the years
Your love still surrounds and comforts me through my tears
I loved you then, I love you now and I will always love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2025
Happy New Year My Dearest Tom,
This is the 19th New Year that we have been apart, yet I still feel you close in my heart. It has been a rough year health wise, but I take one day at a time and have faith in God. I decorated outside this Christmas, how I did it I will never know. It took me days, but everything looked as it did years ago, even the 35 year old reindeers and sleigh. I didn´t have a CD Player to cheer me on as the one we had bit the dust. However, my nephew and his family bought me a new one for Christmas and it has great sound! So next year, if I´m able, I will be playing the tunes like we did in Christmas Past. You will always be Mr. Christmas to me and I will always treasure the memories that we made along the way. You will be happy to know I am making lots of memories with the great nieces and nephews. We had breakfast with Santa, and saw Scrooge and today we saw A Little Mermaid. Wonderful performances and a great time was had by all! Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year Tom. Until we are together again, always remember I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2024
Happy 85th Birthday My Dearest Tom,
Today I closed my eyes and visualized what life would be like if you were still here. I think of you often reading in the living room in front of the fire, looking up over your glasses and smiling. Your eyes tell me you love me, and I smile back. I will always remember the gentleness of our relationship and how the quietest times were my favorite.
Happy Birthday to the man who always heard my wishes and who was the one I had wished for. May your birthday be as beautiful as our life together.
Until we celebrate together again, always remember,
I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2024
My Dearest Tom,
18 years ago, God called you home and for 18 years I have kept my promise that I would remain faithful to you. I couldn´t imagine life with anyone else. Even though you are not here physically, your spirit continues to lift me in my time of need. Love and Laughter and Listening were the greatest gifts you gave me. The memory of you always makes me smile and for that I am forever grateful. You will always be remembered Tom for your knowledge and your kindness. For when someone is as special as you, the memory will last a lifetime.
Until we meet again, and we will, always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
December 31, 2023
Happy New Year Tom,
I can´t believe the end of the year has arrived, although I must admit this has not been a good year and I am happy to be saying good bye to it! Christmas however was beautiful this year as always. And yes, the reindeer and Sleigh are up and shining brightly. I must admit though, I´m getting older and it´s not that easy decorating, but I do it for you. You loved Christmas and the memory of the fun we had decorating the outside, even in the cold will always live on in my heart. I hope you are seeing the lights and know that they shine brightly for you.
As we bring a close to this year, we are reminded of how precious life is and how time does not stand still for anyone. We lost you far too soon and every minute of every day I keep you close in my heart. Life has not been the same since you left, but my faith has stayed strong and my love for you has grown even stronger every day.
Until we meet again, always remember, I love you more
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2023
Happy Birthday Tom,
Today we would be celebrating your 84th year around the sun,
With your sense of humor, we would definitely be having fun!
Like a beautiful sunset I will never forget you
The laughter and smiles we shared were moments in time
I will always keep them close in my heart and thank God you are mine.
Happy Birthday My Love,
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2023
My Dearest Tom,
17 years have come and gone but one thing for certain my love for you has stayed strong. This year marks 35 years that you have been part of my life. I always keep you close in my heart and take you with me wherever I go. You truly were a very special man to know. Your humor was like no other, and your kindness always reflected the gentle man you were. You continue to be remembered in conversations that always end in a smile, or a tear, or the words, I wish he was still here.
How blessed we were to know you. How blessed we were to be part of your life. How blessed we were to love you.
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2023
My Dearest Tom,
Happy New Year! I am happy to report that I have retired and enjoyed my first New Year’s Eve in 48 years! It was great not having to work Year End! To all those folks that did have to work, may God bless them! I was so blessed to have a job that I loved and to have had the opportunity to work with wonderful people all over the world. I must admit though, I love, love, love being retired. The only thing that would make life better is if you were here to enjoy it with me.
I’m not sure what God has in store for me, but I will follow my heart and trust in Him always. I thank the Lord every day for allowing me another day to love life. We sure did love life together. I so miss all the fun and laughter we shared. Until we are together again, and we will be, I am going to keep living the dream and keeping you close in my dreams each night.
Happy New Year Tom! Always remember, I love you more
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2022
Happy Birthday Tom,
83 years ago, you were born, and the world was never the same! I loved listening to your mom tell stories of when you were a little boy. You could tell in her voice how much she loved you and how much joy you brought into her life.
Today we all remembered special times with you and how you made us laugh and were always there when help was needed. The conversations always ended with.... He was a good man.
I miss you, Tom. I will always celebrate you and always thank God for bringing you into my life. And I will never forget how you proposed to me on your birthday. The memories I have are so special, as you are.
Happy Birthday my Love. Until we meet again, always remember,
I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2022
My Dearest Tom,
16 years ago today, May 16th, you left for Heaven. For 16 years I have held on to my faith and trusted in the Lord that you are at peace and in a world that we can only imagine.
You are in my heart always and I will never forget how I felt when you would take my hand or look at me with those beautiful eyes. For all your gentleness through the years, for all the laughter and the tears, for the songs that you played so beautifully that filled our home with love, for the blessings you have sent me from Heaven above. You are and always will be my one true love.
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
January 2, 2022
My Dearest Tom,
Happy New Year! As we welcomed in 2022, I was busy working Month End Close, as I have done for the last 48 years. I am still working but am happy to be announcing that I will be retiring in April of this year! I have decided that it is time for the Stagecoach to ride out of Dodge. The only thing I pray for now is to live long enough to see it! Of course we both know, that is not a decision we make.
I so wish you were here as we would be starting to work on our bucket list. Without you, all the things we thought of and put on our list, doesn´t seem important anymore. I think I will work on my bucket list in my dreams, as you are always with me there. No matter how many years go by, or how many things change, your love is my one constant that never changes.
As we look back, I have been blessed in more ways than I deserve. I will always thank God for bringing you into my life and for the laughter we shared through the years.
Until we meet again, I will see you in my dreams. Always remember,
I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2021
Happy Birthday Tom!
Eighty-two and I'm still loving you!
Happy Birthday to the man who filled my days with laughter and my nights with love
You are my special Angel
watching over me from Heaven above.
May God Bless you today and always . Until we are together again, I will keep you close in my heart.
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2021
My Dearest Tom,
15 Years, 180 Months, 5,475 days, 131,400 hours and 7,884,000 minutes is the time that I have kept you close in my heart since you left for Heaven. When I think about that morning, it was so unreal. I’m not sure why you were called home, but I do believe Jesus welcomed you with open arms. For 15 years, I have continued to love you and will until the end of time.
When I look back over the last 15 years, so many things have changed. We lost many loved ones, saying good bye to one generation but at the same time being blessed to say hello to the next. We now have welcomed 10 new little ones and the 11th on the way. Each of them having their own personalities. It’s so much fun to watch how similar they are to their parents. You would be having so much fun with these kids, they keep me going! They are so talented and smart, just like their Uncle Tom! One of the things I loved about you was how much you loved the children. You were always there to help me bring smiles to them, to tell them all about airplanes and football and to make sure they had good bubble gum! Although they are older they remember how special and kind you were. I remember when the boys didn’t think you had received enough for Christmas, so they put their money together and went out on Christmas Eve and bought you lotto tickets! They sure did love you Tom! They also knew what you loved! I know that touched your heart, it did mine.
Life goes on but no matter how much time passes, you will always be a part of me. For you are my treasure, my Angel, my Tom, my one and only, and I will hold you close forever. Until we are together again, always remember
I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2021
Roses are red
Violets are blue
I must be a violet
As I sure do miss you!
Happy Valentine’s Day Tom,
Always remember, I Love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 31, 2020
My Dearest Tom,
Where has the time gone. This is the 15th Christmas that you have been in Heaven, oh how I wish you were here, if only. Christmas was wonderful and the house was decorated beautifully. Your spirit always guides me to making our house a home, open and welcome to all who come to visit. The reindeers and sleigh made it through another year with a few wind tip overs. Frank stopped by and anchored them in as my strength is not what it was. I remember how strong you were and how you made everything right. We celebrated on Christmas day this year at Joey´s house and the children were such a delight. We all miss you Tom. You touched so many hearts, especially mine.
Tonight is New Year´s Eve and what a surprise, I´m working. This however will be my last New Year´s Eve working as I have decided to retire in July. It´s time to say good-bye. It´s been 47 years and although I would have liked to make it to 50, the body is saying take some time before the sands have all passed. I´m not sure what I´ll do. Without you, it´s not the same. If you were here we would be going through that bucket list. I promise you this, where ever I do go, you will always be with me.
So my love, Happy New Year! Until I cross over, I will see you in my dreams and carry you always in my heart. Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2020
Happy 81st Birthday Tom,
I can’t believe you are 81 today! Wow, 81 times around the sun! Where did the time go! It seems like it was yesterday that you were this young gorgeous man that I fell in love with. I love the thought of you so young, because it means I was young too! If we could only go back in time! Good thing we had lots of fun along the way. I have so many memories of our times together. I still take you with me wherever I go, as you will always be in my heart.
Happy Birthday Tom! May the Sun keep you warm and may the stars remind you of how you sparkled while here on Earth. Until I cross over that rainbow
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
September 17, 2020
My Dearest Tom,
Today I completed 65 times around the sun and as He always does, God gave me a beautiful day. All the children came over to celebrate and I received so many good wishes from all around the world. I have been truly blessed with a wonderful life.
My sister gave me beautiful roses and they reminded me of how you always celebrated my birthday. Roses always there when I woke up, along with beautiful cards, which I will always cherish. The memories I have of our life together will live on in my mind and in my heart forever.
Thank you God for today, it truly was a present!
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2020
My Darling Tom,
Today marks the 14th anniversary of the day you left for Heaven. We will never understand death and why some are called before others. What we do know is that life is special and you must live every moment you can, for one never knows what tomorrow will bring.
I am slowing down and facing the reality that retirement is at hand. We always talked about going places when we retired, but without you, those dreams have faded away.
We had a wonderful life Tom. We were truly blessed the day our eyes met. We had looked into each other's soul and knew in our hearts that we were finally home. I look forward to the day when I can look into your beautiful eyes once again and say, I'm finally home.
Missing you with all my heart. You are and always be, the love of my life.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
February 15, 2020
February 14th, 2020
Tom,
If I could have one wish today
It would be to have you here today
I loved you then, I love you now and I will always love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2020
Happy New Year Tom!
We have welcomed in 2020 and realize that Time stands still for no one. Christmas seemed to fly by this year, but you will be happy to know that I kept our tradition and decorated the outside with wreaths from the boy scouts and our 30 plus year old sleigh and reindeers (which I might add still look pretty good). I have been keeping busy with work and with church. This Christmas Eve I went to Chuckie and Nickie's church to see little Nora sing in the children's Choir. She is so adorable, you would just love her. She reminds me so much of Chuck at that age. The Christmas service at their church was absolutely beautiful and Nora did a wonderful job singing. Then on Christmas Day, I read at my church. It was a beautiful mass, and you felt the love of God. I wish you were here to attend with me. Know that I keep you close in prayer every night.
I'm not sure if you were laughing as I sang your favorite Christmas song to the kids this Christmas. They loved it, especially because we didn't have snow on Christmas and they were worried on how Santa was going to get here. So you see Tom, even though you left life as we know it, you still live on in our hearts. All the laughter and songs we shared, are being shared with the next generation, all because one special man, always had a song in his heart!
Looking back at the special moments this year, we had two weddings (my cousin Wally' son Matt and his bride Lauren and Margie's, Margaret Mary and Jason). Both events were beautiful and you felt the love of God and family. We also had a baby shower and wait the arrival of Matthew's baby (Frank's son), that will be arriving in February. Our family continues to grow. The year however ended sad, as we said good bye to my cousin Wally. He left behind a beautiful legacy. His family is very loving and they will carry Wally's spirit and smile with them always. May God bless Wally on his journey home.
Well my love, this was a reminder that the hour glass stands still for no one. When He calls, I am ready and I know I will be reunited with you and my family. I love you Tom and I will always thank God for the beauty and love you added to my life.
Take care my love, and always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2019
Happy Birthday Tom,
Today you are 80 years young! I wish you were here to celebrate with us. I miss you so much. I know if you were here I would definitely be retired by now and we would be vacationing some place warm! My family was just in Florida for Margaret Mary's wedding. It was a beautiful day and your picture was on the memory table along with my sister Margie, My Mom and Dad and My Uncle Frank and Aunt Delores. Margaret wrote she knew you would be here today if Heaven wasn't so far away. You were so special to her, Tom. She remembered you as the Bubble Gum Uncle because you always had the best bubble gum when she came to visit.
I so wish you were here Tom. My little puppy that I had adopted, and sent many prayers asking for help, turned out to be the best little puppy in the world. He has really helped me through those tough nights. He loves to go in the car, just like Licorice and Snickers. Truffles is his name, and he is just the sweetest little dog. He has won my heart and I know you would just love him.
Tom, when I think about what we had together, we were truly blessed. You were such a good man and touched so many hearts with your kindness. Know that you will always live on in my heart.
As we celebrate you today, I thank God for letting me be part of your life. Happy 80th Birthday My Love. Until we are together again, always remember,
I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2019
My Darling Tom,
13 years have come and gone, and Tom, my love for you still stays strong. I will never forget the difference you made in my life. We had good times and so many wonderful memories with family and friends, many who remembered you today. We were blessed to have quiet times too. Times that allowed us to find ourselves and to support each other's hopes and dreams. You always wanted to keep working, for you loved being a Pharmacist. If you were still here, I would like to think we would be retiring together, traveling to our favorite places How I wish you could time travel back here, if only for a day. I would tell you all that you mean to me and remind you of why you fell in love with me. Don't ever leave me Tom, I couldn't make it through a day, if I didn't have you in my heart.
Every day that I live is special, for it is one day closer to being with you. Know that you are thought of today, with kindness and gratitude by all that love you, especially me.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
March 24, 2019
My Dearest Tom,
Remembering our first date 31 years ago and wishing you were here to celebrate with me. Even the restaurant is no longer. So many things change and yet we always remember that one moment in time that will stay in our hearts forever. The moment you came into my life. Happy Anniversary Tom.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2019
Happy Valentine's Day Tom,
For everything you did for me during our time,
I never will forget my one and only Valentine
Always remember, I Love you more
Mary
Mary Keller
January 6, 2019
Happy New Year Tom,
I am late with my New Year wishes for 2019 as I have been fighting pneumonia. It has not been a good year health wise and many times, I thought I heard my name being called. I always think of you and each night before I shut the light I look at our picture and how happy we were. I smile and tell you how blessed I was to have you in my life. The house looked beautiful for Christmas and New Year and after the epiphany today I will take the outside lights down, but leave the wreaths up for a few more weeks to enjoy the smell of that sweet pine. When I had put up the lights I remembered all the years we blasted the Christmas tunes and drank Hot Cocoa in the cold while we decorated. I remember every year half a strand would always burn out on the sleigh and we would spend hours working on them. I am here to report that somethings do not change. The sleigh has new lights once again and along with the reindeers, they sparkled the lawn. Everything I do, has memories of you! Happy New Year My Love,
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas Tom,
It's Christmas 2018 and as always your present is under the tree filled with all my love. I decided to take this week off for holiday and I am looking forward to a few days of quiet.
Although I am very blessed to have a wonderful job, I need the down time to refresh. I always think if you were still here I would have retired by now so that we could be spending our final years traveling. Unfortunately, you traveled before me and life will never be the same.
I hope you are singing Christmas songs with the Angels, for I remember how you loved to sing. I miss you here Tom, especially on Christmas. We had so much fun putting up lights, drinking Hot Cocoa, sitting by the fireplace reading or playing the piano. Our quiet times at home were special and memories are what keep me going.
Merry Christmas My Love and May God bless you.
Always remember, I Love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2018
Happy 79th Birthday Tom,
It's hard to believe that you are 79 years young today! No matter how old you get, you will always be young at heart and will always be mine. I thought about all the birthdays we celebrated together. How I wish you were here to celebrate with me tonight. Birthdays are a celebration of life. And although you are not with us physically, we still celebrate your life for you truly were a gifted and caring man.
May God bless you Tom and may he grant you peace on your Birthday and all of your tomorrows. May He let those you love, feel your love surround them. I know you hear me when I ask for your guidance and love. You are still loving us you are just loving us from Heaven.
Happy Birthday Tom. Until we celebrate together again, always remember,
I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
September 17, 2018
My Dearest Tom,
Today was my 63rd birthday and how I wished you were here to celebrate with me. This morning I looked at the sink where you always placed a dozen roses on my birthday as well as a beautiful card. How blessed I was to have a man who took the time to make me smile with his words and kindness.
You were so special to me Tom. I will love you forever and always more,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2018
My Dearest Tom,
Twelve years ago today, my heart broke when God called your name. We would often talk about what if, but neither of us ever thought it would come so soon. I remember always saying to you, You're going to miss me when I'm gone and you would reply, You're going to miss ME when I'm gone.. And I would answer, if you go first, yes I will, and we would laugh. Well, you did go first, and I have missed you every minute, of every hour, of every day!
It's funny that even though you are not here physically, you remain with us in spirit. To live a life where so many people loved you is truly a testament of the type of man you were Tom. I know God loves you Tom and that you have found peace. As the days grow shorter we realize that each breath we take is a gift. How I wish we had more time together, but that is not how the story was to be written. Our life was full of love and laughter, and I thank God for all our moments in time. If I could write the ending to the story, I would close my eyes and you would take my hand and we would live happily ever after. Until the last chapter is written, I will keep you close in my heart, and always in my dreams.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
March 24, 2018
My Darling Tom,
If I could turn back the hands of time I would turn them to March 24th , 1988, to our first date and the start of our life together. We made so many memories along the way that it created a beautiful tapestry that will keep me warm forever. I was playing music today and thought about the time I was up late playing my vinyls and singing like I was a Rock Star. You came out of the bedroom and quietly said, Mary, what time is the last performance, I would really like to get some sleep. We both started laughing and the show shut down for the night. It was moments like these that brought us closer together.
You were my favorite fan, and I yours. Until our next date, always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Court
March 20, 2018
Hello Dad, Joey and I were talking about you. How you were a wonderful father and a decent man. How we could use you during these times. I see Mary has posted lovely messages, I found this lovely tribute during a Google search. You and her were very special together. XXOO
Mary Keller
December 31, 2017
Happy New Year Tom,
This is the 30th New Year's Eve that I have loved you. This has been a year of many blessings for our family. Margaret graduated college, and we have two new babies in the family to love. You would love all the little ones that we have now, and believe me, there are a lot of them I remember how you loved the children and how they loved you. You were so good with them. I always loved capturing those moments in time.
As for me, I am still working, 44 years with the same company. I love my job and I hope I can hang on a few more years. Well my love, you will be in my dreams tonight, as you are so many other nights. I keep you close in my heart and hang on to the thought that one day soon, we will be together again. I can still picture celebrating New Year's Eve with you and Hannah. Your mom was the sweetest person Tom. She loved staying with us. I know she is with you and you are probably making her laugh. I miss your humor. I miss you.
Take care my love and always remember, I love you more. Happy New Year!
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2017
Happy 78th Birthday Tom,
It's hard to believe that you would be 78 years young today. I remember 25 years ago you asked me to marry you on your birthday. I will always remember how romantic you were and how special you made me feel. I love you Tom, and I always will. I am so grateful that God brought you into my life. For every smile you gave me, for every note you played so beautifully, for the laughter we shared and for all you taught me through the years, I thank you with all my heart. Happy Birthday Tom!
Until we meet again..
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2017
My Dearest Tom,
11 years ago, the world changed and life has never been the same. Life goes on, but takes a different meaning when the one you love travels on before you. Memories are what keeps us going and I thank God every day for all the memories that we shared together. I recall the first time we met and how our eyes looked into each other's soul. It was a moment that stood still in time.
I know that you are in paradise, but yet it feels like you are here with me. We celebrated Margaret Mary's graduation this past weekend in Amelia Island. You would have been proud of Margaret Mary and the woman she has become. You always supported the children and they all loved you more than you will ever know. During the weekend, we laughed many times remembering what a funny man you were Tom, not to mention intelligent, good looking, kind and definitely debonair. You were with us in spirit and brought many smiles to us during the weekend.
The hour glass is running out for me, but I am not afraid, for I know that you will be on that other side of the rainbow waiting with open arms. Until I cross over, I will see you in my dreams, in every drop of rain that makes the earth sparkle, in every ray of sunshine that wraps around me and warms my day, and in every moonbeam at night that lights my way. I know that you are the brightest star that shines, and when I look up to the sky, I thank God that you are mine.
Until we are together again, remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2017
Happy Valentine's Day Tom,
For all the Valentine's you gave me through the years
For the beautiful words you whispered in my ears
For the quiet moments when you would hold my hand
For all the times you let me know you were my man.
I loved you then, I love you now, and I will always love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
December 31, 2016
Happy New Year, My Darling Tom,
Although 11 years has past us by, my heart still holds true to the man who made all my dreams come true. I am still yours and always will be. I know the stars in the sky are visions of what is to be. My faith is strong and I know that one day we will be together again.
Until that time, always remember,
I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2016
Happy 77th Birthday Tom,
It is hard to believe that you would be 77 today. How I wish you were here to celebrate with us. We would definitely be enjoying a sunset for this birthday!
No matter how many years go by, I will never stop thanking God for the day you were born and for the day he brought you into my life.
I truly miss you Tom. I miss the way you embraced life, the laughter we shared and your gentle touch that let me know everything was alright.
Happy Birthday Tom,
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2016
My Dearest Tom,
For the last 10 years I have written you from my heart. It has not been easy losing the one you love, the one who made you laugh, who dried your tears and who knew your every thought. As I reminisced this weekend about us, my tears turned to laughter. Looking back helped me realize we had a wonderful life together. We made so many memories, always being there for each other.
Life is only but a moment in time and I am so happy my time was spent loving you. The following words, as all my letters have been, were written from the heart, with love from me to you. I miss you Tom.
It's been 10 years today, that you left my side,
I've kept you close, keeping our love alive.
So many times I've called to you,
Your love has always seen me through.
Our life together was meant to be,
You are and always will be,
The best part of me.
Always remember Tom, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2016
Happy New Year Tom,
It was a cold New Year's Eve, but folks from Chicago didn't let that stop them as the city really celebrated this year. There has been so much sadness in the city that it was nice to see people celebrating life. As for me, I worked through the night on another Month End close. I stopped and wished you a Happy New Year at midnight and watched a star rise in Chicago on TV.
It is now 2016 and this year marks the 10th anniversary of you leaving for Heaven. To me, it still seems like yesterday. So many things have changed, except my love for you. I will forever hold you close in my heart.
Happy New Year, Tom!
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 30, 2015
December 25th, 2015
Merry Christmas Tom,
This year was filled with lots of love as our family was blessed with 4 little ones, plus the two Angels we already had. I remember when their parents were that age, which means I am growing old. Last Saturday night Margie's children were up from Florida and they recalled special times with their Uncle Tom! Timmy grilled the filet Mignon just like you would. You must have been watching over him as he grilled it perfectly. The house was filled with 4 generations of Keller's, how wonderful it was to have the laughter and life back in our home. I gave Timmy some of your Ties for Christmas. I put them in a box, labeled Love You To the Moon and Back and when he opened it he cried. He really loved you Tom, as we all did. He recalled the two of you watching the planes land and how much he loved being with you. You made a difference in so many of my nephews and nieces lives. I can never thank you enough for loving them as much as I do.
I attended Midnight mass tonight with Joey. It was the best Christmas present he could give me. It was a beautiful service. The singers had voices like Angels. I remember your tenor voice and the music that always filled our home. I remember how you always made Christmas special as well as our quiet times together. My family will always remember you Tom and I will always keep you close in my heart. Your present is under the tree, filled with all my love.
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2015
Happy 76th Birthday Tom!
Knowing your love for music, I know you are playing an instrument up in Heaven on your 76th Birthday! Most likely at your age, it's the Trombones! I remember the night you played the Cymbals at one of the comedy clubs. You were so funny up on stage. They probably picked you because you looked so proper and never thought you would know how to play the cymbals little did they know how talented and funny you were. I think that is one of the things I loved about you. You always made me laugh. How I miss those times. How I miss all the times you played the piano. The music still plays in my heart.
Well my man of many talents, I hope you know how much you are loved and missed. You were my piano player, my music teacher, my friend, my confidant, my love, my life. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and of the wonderful times we had. You will always be a part of me. I will hold you close in my heart all my days.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2015
My Darling Tom,
It has been 9 years and yet it seems like it was yesterday that you called my name in the early morning hours. Little did I know that at the same time, God was calling you home. My heart broke that morning. I always thought we would grow old together. Although you are not with me physically, I keep you close in my heart. There are times when I feel you by my side and a smile always comes to me.
My days are growing shorter, and I know it won't be long before we are together again. I take one day at a time and thank God for the strength that he gives me to make it through another day. Life goes on, time passes, towns change, people change, but love, love is forever and what we had, was love.
I miss you with all my heart. Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
February 15, 2015
February 14th, 2015
Tom,
I read all the valentines you gave me through the years. Your Words are so important as they help me through my tears. I love you Tom. I loved you then, I love you now, and I will love you for all of my tomorrows.
Happy Valentine's Day, to my One and Only,
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2015
Happy New Year Tom,
I worked last night, but looked to the Heavens at midnight and felt your love surround me. I do believe Tom with all my heart that l will be with you again one day and that until that time, you are watching over me.
You are so much a part of my life Tom, even now. I see you in my dreams, I feel your presence, and I remember all the quiet moments we had. Those memories will last a lifetime.
Happy New Year My Love and May You always remember,
I Love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas Tom,
Christmas is a special time of year and a time for remembering the wonderful people who have made a difference in our lives.
When I remember the times we had together, I always smile and thank God for bringing you into my life. We had so much fun through the years and your spirit of Christmas lives on in my nieces and nephews and always in my heart.
I miss you Tom, especially tonight when we would open our presents. You always made me feel special and always knew exactly what I needed. I will always cherish what we had and will keep my promise to love you always. Your present sits under the tree, filled with all my love.
May God Bless you this Christmas and may He keep you safe until I too return home.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2014
Happy 75th Birthday Tom,
Knowing how you loved birthdays, I know you are celebrating to the max! And with my family with you, I know you are rocking the Heavens!!!
Today I celebrated your life by attending a mass with the Bishop. It was beautiful. You would have loved the pipe organ and the beautiful voice of the cantor.
I know that you are in a good place Tom, and that I will be with you soon. Until that time, I am keeping you close in my heart. Know that you still are my sunshine, my laughter, my moon beams, my life, my love.
Happy Birthday Tom
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2014
My Darling Tom,
It was eight years ago that you went before me to Heaven. I know you understand how much I miss you, for you knew me better than anyone. I can still see your face as if you were standing right beside me. Sometimes I feel your presence and I know you are near. You may not be here physically, but I know you are with me. I just close my eyes and smile.
The memories I have of our life together will last a lifetime. I will always remember the laughter you brought into my life and the beautiful music that still plays in my heart. Twenty-seven years strong and you still are my man. I love you, Tom, and I will continue to love you all the days of my life. And always remember,
I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2014
Tom,
If I could do it all again,
I wouldn't change a thing
I loved my life in Camelot
With you as my King
Happy Valentine's Day,
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2014
Happy New Year Tom,
Work kept me busy last night as it has all year, but I am blessed to have my job and wonderful people to work with. I thought about us and how blessed we were to have the time we did. I miss you more each day but find comfort in the memories we made along the way. I'm starting to smile again and I know that would make you happy. Many of my smiles are thoughts of you and the fun times we had. Know that you will always live on in my heart Tom.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
December 30, 2013
December 25th, 2013
My Darling Tom,
It has been 8 years since we've celebrated Christmas together, and yet it seems like yesterday. Know that your spirit and love of Christmas lives on in our hearts.
You were Santa to many that never knew your name, but had their Faith restored because of you. To be able to give is the greatest gift and you blessed so many with your kind heart.
God Bless you Tom, for the wonderful man you were and for the beautiful memories I have that I will cherish forever. Always remember, I love you more.
Merry Christmas,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2013
Happy Birthday Tom,
Today we celebrate You! 74 years of making a difference! If God gave you a star for every life you touched, He would need to name a galaxy after you!
Know that you are always with us Tom. Your humor and passion for life lives on in all who knew you. I will forever keep you close in my heart, for you are and always will be a part of me.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2013
My Darling Tom,
I was sitting at my desk working today and I looked over and saw you sitting at the piano. You were a master of the keys and I will always remember how beautifully you played.
It has been 7 years and every minute, of every hour, of every day, I have missed you. We do not know why God called your name that day, but we do know He welcomed you with loving arms.
You made a difference in my life Tom and I will honor you all the days of my life.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2013
Tom,
There is not a day that goes by that I don't remember the man who stole my heart. I fell in love with you years ago and nothing has changed. I will be yours till the end of time.
Always remember, I love you more,
Happy Valentine's Day,
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2013
Happy New Years Tom!
I had to work last night, but took a moment at midnight to remember all the special years we rang in the New Year together. A smile came to me as I thought of all the laugher and love you brought into my life.
When I finally slept, I saw you in my dreams. You were petting Snickers and you looked at me as I walked by. Our eyes met, just like the first time we saw each other. I will never forget that day or that wonderful feeling of being in love for all the years that followed. I love you Tom, and when I see you in my dreams, I know they are a glimpse of what will be.
Until we meet again and we will, remember, I love you more.
Forever yours,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 26, 2012
December 25th, 2012
My Darling Tom,
Today was Christmas, the 7th since you left for Heaven. Your name came up in several conversations today. My family really loved you Tom. We thought of you as we watched the Christmas movie my nephew made when he was in college. At the end, the credits rolled and a special thank you went out to Mary and Tom. You were always so good with the children. That is why I loved you so. We made a great team Tom, and I miss you with all my heart.
Merry Christmas. Remember, I will always love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2012
Happy 73rd Birthday Tom!
You may be getting older, but you will stay forever young in my heart. I miss you.
Always remember, I love you more!
Mary
Mary Keller
September 17, 2012
Tom,
You were the only one that ever heard the silent wish I made. Today, I celebrated my birthday, and as the day ended, I smiled, for I knew I was one year closer to being with you.
I'm missing you with all my heart. Don't ever forget, I love you more!
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2012
My Darling Tom,
Today is the 6th anniversary of the day you left for Heaven. Although many things have changed in my life, the one thing that will remain forever is my love for you. When I see couples together, I remember how you always held my hand and how safe I felt in your arms. I still feel your arms around me.
I loved the special times we had on our vacations and the fun we had every day together. Your sense of humor was the best! I think that is one of the things that made me fall in love with you. I still remember one night with you laughing so hard we were in tears.
I'm trying to be happy again Tom. It's hard when the one you shared your laughter with is no longer here to laugh with you. And yet, the thought of you smiling always seems to brighten my day. I will always love you Tom and I will always honor you by never forgetting the difference you made in my life.
I will hold you close in prayer today, tomorrow and always. Until we meet again, and we will, always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2012
Tom,
You asked me once if I would be yours,
And the answer is still yes.
Always remember I love you more!
Happy Valentine's Day Tom,
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2012
Happy New Year Tom,
As we welcome the New Year we always recall our best moments of the past. You were my best moment in life. For there is no greater joy than having someone that truly loves you. I will always thank God for sending you into my life. We needed each other, and God answered our prayers.
Yesterday, today and all of my tomorrows, you are, and always will be the love of my life.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Tom,
This is the 6th Christmas that you are celebrating in Heaven. I miss you Tom. I pray that you are happy and that we will be together again soon.
Your Christmas present is under the Angel tree. It contains all my love. The love I promised you years ago.
We have a new addition to our family. I adopted a little dog that has a lot to learn. His name is Truffles. You would love him! Sometimes I think you sent him to watch over me. If there is anything you can do to help this dog learn the rules, it would be very much appreciated.
Well Love, the day is coming to a close and it's time to say good-night. Merry Christmas my special Angel,
Until we meet again, know that I keep you close in prayer and in my heart. Always remember, I love you more.
Merry Christmas My Love,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2011
Happy Birthday Tom,
It's hard to believe that you are 72 years young today! I wish you were here to celebrate your special day. I know you knew how much I loved you and how much I cherished every moment with you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and smile.
Until the Heavens call out my name, I am holding you close in my heart.
Happy Birthday, My Love. Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2011
My Dearest Tom,
Today is May 16th, 2011, and it marks the 5th anniversary of the day that you left life as we know it here on Earth. Although you may not be with us physically, you still live on and always will in my heart and in the hearts of those who love you.
The one thing I have learned in the last 5 years is that you are and always will be a part of me. Every breath I take has you in it. I would be lost if I didn’t have you as my compass. Knowing you are with me helps me stay the course and helps me through my darkest nights.
I love you Tom. I love you every minute, of every hour, of every day. I close my eyes and you are right with me. I pray and wait for the day that God will call my name, knowing we will be together again.
Until that time, know that I am yours and that my vows to you remain faithful. You are and always will be the love of my life.
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine’s Day Tom,
I will love you till the end of time,
And with all my heart, I will always love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 31, 2010
Happy New Years Tom!
It is New Years Eve and I am working this year. I will close my eyes at Midnight and remember all those New Years that you and I rang in together. I will miss your Kiss more than ever this year for it marks the 5th New Years that we have been apart.
One thing for sure, old acquaintance will never be forgot, because you are always in my heart and on my mind.
Happy New Years My Love!
Always remember, I love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Tom,
Today will be the 5th Christmas that you will be celebrating with the Lord. Your present is still until the tree and as always, it contains all my love. I promised you once, that I will love you forever. And I love you more today then ever.
Christmas is a time of year that always brings back such beautiful memories. Living with you was like Christmas everyday. There was never a morning that you didn’t wake up with a song in your heart. You loved life and I loved you. I know you must be singing in that Choir of Angels for you had the most beautiful tenor voice. I loved singing with you and often close my eyes and can still hear you singing with me. We did have fun!
Until I come home, please love me from Heaven and know that I will be yours, until the end of time.
Merry Christmas My Love,
Always remember, I Love You More,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2010
My Dearest Tom,
Happy 71st Birthday Darling! Today, Benjamin and Melissa were married. It was a beautiful mass and you were prayed for in the prayers of remembrance.
You would be so proud of them Tom. I remember the letter you wrote for Melissa when she first applied for Pharmacy College. She now has her Doctorates Degree in Pharmacy and is a wonderful Pharmacist, just like you. And Ben in Radiology, he reminds me of you with how caring he is with people.
I missed you today, as I do everyday. I miss you holding my hand in church. I celebrate our love and the love of our nephew and his beautiful bride, on the birthday of the man who brought love into my life. Until we celebrate together again, and we will, I will hold you close in prayer and always will smile, when I remember what a wonderful life we had.
Happy Birthday Tom!
All my love,
Mary
P.S. Remember, I love you more.
Mary Keller
September 17, 2010
Tom,
Today is my birthday and I miss the one who always heard the silent wish I made. I miss the one who bought me beautiful flowers and a card with a verse so full of love that it would make you cry. I miss you. Remember I will be yours…
Forever and a day,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2010
My Darling Tom,
Where do I begin to tell you how lonely it has been since you left to be with the Lord 4 years ago on May 16th, 2006. Losing you, then my sister Margie eight months to the day of your death, and then my Mother this year, as well as our little Licorice, is almost too much to handle.
I try to stay focused, but there is always a moment during the day, that leads me to tears. Whether driving to work in the morning, when I always called to tell you one more thing, or those early morning hours when I always watched you shave, or lunch time when you called asking computer questions, or at the end of the day, when you would come through the door and take me in your arms, waltzing me around the kitchen, singing in that beautiful tenor voice of yours. Or late at night when you held me so close that I would feel your heartbeat against mine. These are the times that I miss you so much it hurts.
My life was complete with you in it. I had the love of a man, who loved me for me. You were my strength, my passion. You were and still are the love of my life. You were the one who made laugh. You were the one who made me whole.
It is only by the Grace of God, that I am able to continue on my journey through life. Were it not for Grace, I wouldn’t be able to go on. With all my heart I believe that you will be there when He calls my name. Until that time, I will cherish the memories we made and will always hold you close in my heart.
I loved you then, I love you now, and I will always, love you more!
Forever yours,
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2010
Tom,
My heart still belongs to only you. You are and always will be, my one true Valentine.
Happy Valentine's Day My Love,
Mary
P.S. Always remember, I love you more!
Mary Keller
February 3, 2010
My Dearest Tom,
My heart is breaking, for today our little Licorice died. Do you remember when we brought her home and how she laid on top of your feet or all the nights she cuddled up between the two of us.
She was the best little puppy and I’m going to miss her terribly. I know in my heart that she is now with you and Snickers in Heaven and that brings me Peace. I believe that one day, we will be reunited at that rainbow bridge. Until that time, please take care of my beautiful Licorice and Snickers.
And always remember, I Love you more.
Mary
Mary Keller
December 31, 2009
Tom,
I will always remember my one and only. Happy New Year to my favorite New Year’s Eve date, who always gave me love, laughter and all his heart.
Happy New Year my love,
Always,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 25, 2009
Tom,
I miss my Santa. I miss you!
All I want for Christmas is you. If only …
Your present is under the tree. As always, it contains all my love.
Merry Christmas Tom and may we always remember how special life can be when you share it with somebody you love!
I love you with all my heart,
Mary
Mary Keller
November 2, 2009
October 30, 2009
Happy 70th Birthday Tom,
It’s hard to believe that you would be 70 years young today! I thought about you all day and about the special relationship we had. You were my Camelot. And I Sir, will always be your Lady.
Happy Birthday My Love and know that I’m with you always,
I love you,
Mary
Mary Keller
September 17, 2009
My Dearest Tom,
I miss you Tom. I miss the one who knew me better than anyone. I miss the beautiful cards you gave me for my birthday and the loving messages you wrote in them. You gave me a lifetime full of memories and each one still makes me smile.
I will love you forever Tom,
With all my heart,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2009
My Darling Tom,
It has been 3 years that have past and every minute, of everyday, I think of you. I wish I could go back to May 16th, 2006 when you were holding my hand and telling me how much you loved me. I loved that you loved me Tom. I loved that I was yours. I loved that you were mine. I want you to know that I am still yours and always will be.
There is no greater joy in this world, then having someone love you. Thank you for all the joy and love you gave me. I have wonderful memories of our life together and that my love, will last a lifetime.
Loving you with all my heart,
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2009
My Darling Tom,
I gave you my heart years ago and you gave me a lifetime of love and laughter. On this Valentine’s Day, know that you still hold a special place in my heart and you always will. Happy Valentine's Day!
Eternally yours,
Mary
Mary Keller
January 1, 2009
Happy New Year Tom!
I miss you being lazy with me on New Year’s Day. Who am I kidding; I miss you all the time. I miss you so much it hurts. The only thing that keeps me going is the wonderful memories I have of our life together. How blessed we were!
Sleep tight my love and know that I will come to you in the silence. Until then, remember that I love you more.
May God bless you always,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Tom,
This is the third Christmas that you have been gone, and yet you are still part of every moment of my Christmas. There are so many times that I am thinking about you and you always find a way to let me know you are still with me. I was missing you so much the other day and then I found the words to the Christmas song that you wrote for me so that I could sing the song with you. I know it was a sign from you. You always find a way to let me know you are still with me and that I am your love. I will never forget how you loved singing that song at Christmas and how you had the spirit of Christmas in your heart all year long.
I wish you a Merry Christmas Tom and know that under the tree was a box for you, filled with all my love. Until that tomorrow when I will come to you, know that I will keep you close in my heart.
I love you,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2008
My Darling Tom,
Today is your 69th Birthday and I wish I were with you to celebrate. I am growing stronger each day because in my heart I know its one day closer to being with you. I do believe we are soul mates, Tom, and I know you will be there when I cross over and enter the gates of Heaven.
It’s not easy being the one left behind. We had a beautiful life together and I am truly blessed that God sent you into my life. The memories that I keep cherished in my heart help me through each day. I love you Tom, yesterday, today, and all of my tomorrows.
Until my time, know that I love you more. Happy Birthday My Love!
Forever yours,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2008
My Dearest Tom,
For the past two years I have started and ended each day with you on my mind and in my heart. I love you Tom and I always will. I miss our life together. I miss your big brown eyes that were so easy to get lost in. I miss your whiskers on my skin, your gentle touch when I would have a bad dream, your laughter, your silence, your every movement in the still of the night. I miss dancing with you in the kitchen. I miss you being excited for me when I get an award. I miss my best friend. I miss you Tom.
I know one day we will be together again. Until that time, know that I will always keep you close in my heart.
I love you Tom,
Mary
Mary Keller
February 14, 2008
Tom,
You are and always will be,
My Funny Valentine.
I love you with all my heart,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 31, 2007
My Darling Tom,
Everyone says it gets easier with time, but nothing has changed for me. I miss you as much today, as I did the day you went to Heaven. I have every card you ever gave me, and I read the verses over and over and over, until I fall asleep each night. I start the day each morning looking at the pictures I took of you, remembering the man I fell in love with years ago. I know you loved me, Tom. And I know you knew how much you meant to me. We were complete together. You are and always will be, my Tommy Passant. I miss your smiling eyes. I miss the warmth of you at night. I miss you!
So tonight when I hear, should old acquaintance be forgot… my answer will be Never! For you will always be on my mind and in my heart. Happy New Year’s Tom!
With all my love,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2007
My Darling Tom,
Today is your 68th birthday, Happy Birthday My Love.
If you only knew how much I miss you and how my heart is breaking. You were my life Tom. You were my man. You were the one who always made me smile. I know you knew that you had my heart from the day we met. Happy Birthday Tom! And thank you for the best years of my life!
With all my heart, I love you.
Mary
Mary Keller
May 16, 2007
My Dearest Tom,
One year ago today, on May 16th 2006, you let go of my hand to be with the Lord. I prayed at your church on Sunday, in memory of you. As I sat there listening to the Gospel, I looked all around and noticed the church was filled with beautiful Angels. It was at that moment that I felt a peace within and I finally understood why you felt so at home at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago.
It has been very hard today, as it has been for the past 364 days. I will never stop loving you. As God is my witness, I will love you all the days of my remaining life. We were soul mates Tom and a part of me died with you. Everyday, I think of the moments that we had, and how blessed we were to have found each other. Not many people can say they found true love, but we did and for that I am forever blessed.
Sleep tight my Love, and know that you will always live on in my heart. I know one day we will be together again. For true love never dies. And the one thing I do know with all my heart is that you were and always will be, my one true love.
Always remember, I love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
December 31, 2006
My Darling Tom,
Tonight is New Years Eve and I am missing you more than you could ever imagine. Christmas was not the same without you. The only thing that gave me peace was my faith in the Lord and knowing that you were with Jesus. Christmas Eve was celebrated at our home as it had been for the past 18 years. Although you were not with us physically, your Spirit lives on in our hearts. You are my Angel, and the world is definitely a better place because of you Tom Passant. Your Life was meaningful and those that knew you were blessed.
As we begin the New Year, we look back not with regret, but with gratitude for what was. I loved my life with you, Tom. For all the smiles you gave me, for all the hours you spent listening, for the wisdom you shared, for the love and laughter you brought into my life, for all our moments in time, I thank you. I will always love you,
With All My Heart,
Mary
Mary Keller
October 30, 2006
Happy Birthday, My Love. Today is October 30th and you would have been 67 years young. I miss how excited you would get on your birthday. You were always a kid at heart. You loved celebrating Life! And we loved celebrating YOU!
Licorice and I miss you terribly. We are trying to do the best we can, so you can be proud of us. I am so blessed that I had captured many moments of our life together. I spend each morning and evening looking at pictures and remembering all the beautiful moments we shared. We had the love of God in our life and that is why we were blessed.
I will continue to love you all the days of my life. You were and always will be the love of my life. You were my soul mate. It is only by the Grace of God, that I am able to make it through each day. Tonight I played your favorite Christian song in honor of your birthday. Were it not for Grace by Larnelle. The words really hit home…
I love you Tom. I remember when you came home and we listened to this song. I know you are now home with the Lord, and how happy you must be. You may no longer be here in life as we know it, but I can always see you in my dreams and I know we will be together again in Heaven!
Happy Birthday Tom!
Always remember, I Love you more,
Mary
Mary Keller
May 27, 2006
My Loving Tom,
It is so lonely at home without you. I miss your gentle touch and the way that you made every day of our life together special. I loved you for 18 years and I will continue to love you for all the remaining days of my life.
I know that you accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, as I have, and that you are now with the Lord in Heaven. I know that the Lord will call me home one day and we will be reunited for eternity.
I will never stop loving you. You will always be in my heart. Even now, I feel your love surrounding me. I closed my eyes last night and danced with you in the kitchen, just like we did every night when you came home from work. I sang the words to our song that we had sung together each time we danced.
I'll be loving you, Always
Right from the start and Always,
Not for just an hour,
Not for just a day,
I'll be loving you Always, Always,
You are the love of my life and I am blessed that I was yours. We were so happy together and I know you knew how much I loved you. You are now my Angel Tom, and I know you will always watch over me.
Thank you for the love and laughter you added to my life. We had the best of times and I am a better person because of You.
I Love You,
Mary
xxxo
Christine Diamond
May 26, 2006
Tom was so valued by our family for his professional expertise and the warmth and concern he had for us. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Stefanie Dreyer
May 20, 2006
Mary,
My aching heart goes out to you during this very sad time. Tom has been my mentor, my second father, and my friend for the past 10 years at Dominick's Pharmacy. I am a better person today because of all that he has taught me. I will miss him terribly but I will always keep those treasured memories close to my heart.
Love,
Stefanie Dreyer
Court Passant
May 20, 2006
Dad, we will miss you. Love your sons Court and Gurney
Carol Kubat
May 19, 2006
Mary,
We were so sadden to hear of Tom’s untimely passing. We have such fond memories of holidays spent with Tom and your family at Frank & Diane’s house, remembering one special evening when Tom played the piano. He is surely playing up in heaven now. May your faith in God give you the strength to get through this time of trial.
Sincerely with love,
Carol & Greg Kubat, Melissa & Christopher Mulvaney, Jason Raddatz and Michele Ratajczak
Luis Vargas
May 19, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Rich and Rick Smith
May 18, 2006
Dear Mary, it is with great sorrow that we can't be near you at your time of need, but know that our love and prayers are with you at this trying time. Having gone through this ourselves we know that there are no words to be said that can lighten your load at this time.But the heavenly Father will guide yoou through this tribulation. Take Care.
Ellen Karp
May 18, 2006
Oh Mary,
There's so little I can say except that I'm sad he's not here. He was the most generous, unassuming, funny, gentle man and I am privileged to know him. I have great memories of our cruise and our time together. My thoughts are with you in this time of sadness.
Cathy Mozalewski
May 18, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jan and Tom Holsing
May 18, 2006
Mary,
We are still in disbelief. Though we've only known you a few years, you and Tom are our back yard neighbors. You are in our prayers, and if you need anything at all, please let us know.
Audrey McDonald
May 18, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karthik Kandamuri
May 18, 2006
May god bless his soul and give all the will power to Mary to come out of this tragedy.
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