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Tom Thompson
July 3, 2024
Thinking about Tommy today..."quick" story that after meeting shortly after leaving Penn State we lost touch for decades. I was at a work meeting visiting Alcoa and who walks in to the meeting as VP...Tommy! I saw the name on the agenda but said "No way..". He acted like we had lost no time and made me feel special although he was the special guy dealing with his deteriorating health so positively. I also do not think many people realize how special a basketball player he was at Penn State. I checked the records and after nearly 50 years he is still in the top 5 all-time in Assists per Game, Career Assists and Defensive Turnover Percentage. So glad to have known him.
Barbara Olecki
July 12, 2022
Think of Tom and Barbara often. So enjoyed being with them. My sweet David passed this past March. Miss these two dearly.
Mindy Kritzer-Brooks
August 14, 2008
I was so saddened to hear about Tommy's passing. I have some great memories of both watching him play sports in high school and just hanging out. They were good times.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elina Paulos
August 4, 2008
Barbara,
Today, I heard of your loss. I know words aren't much comfort at a time like this. What a true friend he was! I will always remember how Tom helped me when my husband, Jose, passed away, Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Affectionately,
Laurie (Nuch) Cardenuto
July 26, 2008
Barbara:
I can not tell you how heartbroken I am for your loss. To know Tommy was to love Tommy.
I sat and cried for a while and then I laughed so hard thinking about all of the fun times we had together. It's hard to believe that 32 years had passed since we first met.
One of my fondest memories was when he told me about meeting you and how you had changed his life.
He was one-of-a-kind, and I will forever remember what a truly good person he was ~ he made me a better person for knowing him.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Nuch
Charlotte French
July 25, 2008
Barbara and Family - I am so very sorry for your loss. I was out of town and could not attend the service. I have such good memories of Tom during our time at Alcoa.... in the Commercial Group....on the AB account, etc. He always had time to answer questions, to reassure, to help with a problem. He was the ultimate diplomat, gentleman and peacemaker. He will be greatly missed!
Zack Franzese
July 22, 2008
Please accept the heartfelt condolences of the entire Franzese family.
Our family grew up with the Wilkinson family, and our memories of those years are great ones; full of school, sports, and smiles.
God Bless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Billy Donnelly
July 22, 2008
I was heart broken when I heard of Tommy's passing. I was privileged to know him from Little League through High School. He was a leader, motivator, competitor and most of all friend. Tommy was a friend to everyone. He was an inspiration to be around. Please accept my condolences for your loss
Nina Sloan
July 22, 2008
Tom was the mayor of Marion Street. We would all gather after school, sorting ourselves into teams, game after game. Tom was always gentle, even tempered, pragmatic, ridiculously athletic, acting as the great mediator, but able to laugh at the crazy antics of friends at play. He carried these qualities throughout his life, touching all of us along the way. I feel lucky to have known him. A special person whose life was cut too short...a sobering reality for all. My deepest condolences to his fine family and many friends. Love and ditto from my brothers Rob and Mike Sloan.
andrea friedman
July 22, 2008
hello jack and kathy...first, i am just sooo shocked and deeply sorry for your loss. I lived across the street from you on farnum street and have many great memories of tommy and the "block" events. After we moved, i remained in touch with many from marion street, and always got the update on everyone. I know that tommy will be greatly missed and i will always treasure my childhood memories of him. again,... my thoughts and prayers and many tears for your loss. andrea friedman
Mary Bellfield-Cash
July 21, 2008
I was truly saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. He was a “True Gentleman”. I will always look back and smile on our high school years. I was privileged to have known such a fine individual. My thought and prayers are with you.
Sean O'Donnell
July 21, 2008
Barbara, Jack and Kathy - Cole, Crews, Olivia, Camille and I are very sorry for your loss. "Wilki" has been a great cousin and tremendous friend & mentor to me for many years. I simply don't have enough space herein to share all the many wonderful stories. His love of God, Family, Friends, Coors and PSU was always apparent. All my best during this difficult time. Love, "The Couch Potato" as "Wilki" referred to me.
Bruce Schoenberg
July 21, 2008
Dear Kathy, Jack, Barbara and John,
The entire Schoenberg family was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he was such a terrific guy. I fondly recall all of our Farnum Street sporting contests that had to be relocated down the block so your dad Big Jack could get his sleep. Tommy as I knew him was such a fierce competitor, I think he got that from the great influence of his big brother Jack. Our prayers are with all of you.
Web Gaskin
July 21, 2008
Troy and I were deeply saddened by the news of Tom's passing. We saw Tom infrequently when he visited Florida but always remembered our times with him with fondness.
Eric Haaijer
July 21, 2008
Bless you Barabara for being the special one who only could bring eternal love to our friend Tom.
Jack and Kathleen, Tom was so proud to be your brother. He looked up to the both of you.
Katharine, Alison, Kyle and Ian- you were quite young when Tom and I were roommates. He loved and adored you as his own. He'd share with me your pictures and your exploits that bring richness to our lives as only children can.
You are all so special to Tom and my condolences go out to you.
As for me, it still hasn't sunk in that the friend who I could call anytime, any place is no longer with us to take the call . He made everyone feel important and special. He taught me a great deal about entering the corporate world, treating people with respect and life in general. He was truly special and I miss him.
mitch friedman
July 21, 2008
i was a neighbor on farnum street. we always use to ask tommy to be the quarterback or pitcher in our frequent street games . he always oblidged. i have very fond memories of tommy . my deepest condolences
Brian Bornstein
July 20, 2008
Dear Barbara, Jack and Kathy, as Jack and Kathy know, I lived across the street from the Wilkinson's. What a great family. I was four years younger than Tom, but had many fond memories from his run in the little league playoffs to me sneaking out of school early when I was in eighth grade in 1976 to catch a ride with Mr. Wilkinson to watch Tommy at the Nassau Coliseum in the semi finals of the Nassau County basketball playoffs. Lynbrook lost that game, but Tommy did not disappoint scoring 23 points in the fourth quarter alone to almost bring his team back. All my condolences to a great man and a great family.
Rob (Leg) Paskoff
July 20, 2008
Barbara and family,
I was one of the people who was fortunate enough to know Tommy from kindergarden through high school and beyond. I have many memories of Tommy, all fond ones. Playing basketball, ping pong at Rich's house, and watching Tommy hit the 1st 3 pointer of the game at the top of the key. My best wishes to you and the family
Donna Burkhard-Riveiro
July 20, 2008
I wish to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of one of our dearest high-school friends. I will forever cherish the memories of so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family, during this very difficult time.
Mike Lang
July 20, 2008
Barb and family, we are truly saddened by Tom's passing. He was a great mentor to me while a freshman player at Penn State. His friendship throughout the past 29 years will always be cherished. Our prayers are with you all.
Dave and Barb Olecki
July 19, 2008
Barb, Dave and I are heartsick to learn of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. We will miss Tom so dearly. We will talk with you soon.\
Barb and Dave Olecki
Joseph Lores
July 19, 2008
To my teammate & friend you have set the bar by which all players in the Lynbrook, East Rockaway area get measured. During the past 26 years I have spoken of you often to my teams. If there is a court in heaven, call winners.... In the meantime look over us all.
Your friend, Joe Lores
Mona Lou and Paul McConaughey
July 19, 2008
Barbara and Family,
We will sorely miss one of our dearest friends. We were so looking forward to being with you in Knoxville, but not under these circumstances. We recall many fond times at Penn State, Denver, Hong Kong, Germany, Cape Cod, Atlanta and Chicago.
Tom always fostered his many friendships and was admired and loved by many.
Don Roth
July 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Wilkinson family. Tom was not only a fine athlete but more importantly a wonderful person. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Len & Joyce Rettinger
July 19, 2008
Barb and Family,
We were very sadden to hear about Tom's illiness and passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by all.
Please accept our deepest sympathies
Sean Strife
July 19, 2008
I was fortunate to grow up in Lynbrook with Tommy and knew him since kindergarten. He was one of the greatest individuals there was. My sympathies go out to Barbara, Jack, Kathy and the rest of the family. The memories of the Farnum St. days and the Marion Street days are endless and will never be forgotten. All of us here in New York will miss him so much.
Jim Meister
July 18, 2008
So sorry to read and hear about Tom. I can rember him from the days of our first meeting at Penn State and his time working with me in the Closure Division of Alcoa.
I was fortunate to organize and attend an Alcao Reunion just a few weeks ago and it was good to have seen Tom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and the Family.
George & Lorraine Bergeron
July 18, 2008
We watched Tom grow personally and professionally during his years with Alcoa. Always a smile, high energy, a friend to all he met. He leaves a rich legacy of human kindness and good will. He will be missed by legions of people he touched along the way. A peace maker. A great guy.
Michael Infante
July 18, 2008
Barbara and Family - I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's illness and passing. Tom was a rarity in Alcoa (and in life) - he was kind and gentile and ALWAYS had time for everyone. I always appreciated that about him.
I wish you my most sincere sympathy and prayers.
Joan Flynn
July 18, 2008
Barbara,
I was shocked when Sharyn called to tell me about your loss.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers,
Joan
Ann Henshaw-McGrath
July 18, 2008
What great High School Memories I have of Tommy. Cheering for him at the Basketball games at Lynbook, going for Pizza at Gino's afterwards. Good times, Great friends. I will think of him often and always smile when I do. My sympathy to his family during this very difficult time.
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