Gail Tomao obituary, Manhattan, NY

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Maurella van der Ree

March 19, 2025

I just learned of Gail´s passing. Met her through our mutual friend, Ana. Gail was a loving, gracious person. Extended a selfless helping hand during a difficult period in my life. She holds a special spot in my heart. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. Maurella van der Ree

Joe Linhares

February 20, 2025

We just learned of Gail´s passing. She was a mentor and a friend. Manny Hanny, Chemical and Chase. Does anyone remember Geoservve.
We both went to Citi. She loved Italy, The Hamptons and New York. A remarkable women who helped me as a young associate.

John Hogan

February 11, 2025

I met Gail in the summer of 1973, just graduated college and walked into the personnel department at Manufacturers Hanover´s operations center at 4 New York Plaza without an appointment. Gail was a first level employee screener in HR at the time! Seventeen years later I briefly worked with her in Manny´s Corporate Trust sales. She was destined for much bigger things. RIP.

Diane S Reyes

December 15, 2024

I first met Gail more than 3 decades ago when I joined Manny Hanny in the Corporate Trust Department. She was quite the Reorg expert and everyone sought her expertise in this regard. Like many others, I have fond memories of meals with Gail especially where Italian food was concerned. I also traveled with Gail to many Treasury conferences such as the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and Swift SIBOS conferences around the world. There was none better than Gail at supporting her Insurance, Funds Management, Broker Dealers and Bank clients at these functions. I also fondly remember our mutual interest in Hermes scarves and Burberry shoes. Gail even found a great Hermes store in the Piazza San Marco in Venice.

I will miss her dearly and always remember her as a great colleague as well as an exceptional client focused executive who took time out to mentor new staff members joining the firm.

Arlene Husni

December 14, 2024

Gail and I worked together at Citi for many years and became good friends. We enjoyed work related events as well as many lunches and dinners together. She was dedicated to her career and a great mentor, always providing good advice both professionally and personally. Over the years Gail and I went to several concerts and broadway shows. The most memorable concert being one of her favorite performers, Lou Gramm. I will never forget how excited she was to see him. She really enjoyed sharing her love of music with others. Gail was a strong and courageous person who fought ALS with grace and dignity. I will always value her friendship and the wonderful times we shared. Rest in peace my friend.

Neil Botwinoff

December 6, 2024

Gail was my next door neighbor here at 325 East 72nd for over two decades. We had a nice friendship. We particularly enjoyed dinner together during the pandemic year. I would cook her favorite pasta bolognese meal and she would bring her favorite prosecco. We each sat in our own entrance foyers and placed the food and drinks on the table in our shared elevator lobby in order to maintain appropriate distance. It was great fun and a nice way to socialize in those dark days. My last enjoyable social experience with Gail was about a year and a half ago when she treated me for dinner on the outdoor balcony at the Cos Club. After that, visits in her apartment were short but meaningful. In early June we had a delightful hour or two enjoying a sunny afternoon in the rooftop garden of our building. Gail will be missed. May her memory be for a blessing.

Penelope

November 28, 2024

Gails passing leaves a huge hole in my heart, and it´s clear how much we shared.
We first became friends as transfer students at Marymount Manhattan College and quickly became more like sisters. Over the years, we supported each other through everything-both the good times and hard times. Even though she didn´t have children of her own, she became a second mother to mine. She was Polly´s godmother and she always had my back, especially at Christmas when she found those impossible-to-get-gifts for the kids-sport jerseys for the boys and not just a Cabbage Patch doll for Polly!
We also worked together at FAO Schwartz and Manufacturer Hanover during summer jobs,and oh, the stories we could tell. We had so much in common when it came to clothing,music,and shows and that only made our bond stronger over the years.
I´m so grateful I was able to be there for her during the last two difficult years of her battle with ALS. Knowing she´s now resting in heaven by her father´s side gives me peace. I´ll always hold on to the memories of our special relationship.

Sarah Miles Williams

November 27, 2024

Gail was a wonderful friend and a kind, caring and generous person. We met in a summer house in Remsenburg on Long Island and then reconnected when we became neighbors in Westhampton Beach. We enjoyed many happy times together Out East and in the City. I´m grateful for the conversations we had and the support we gave each other during our busy lives. Gail was an inspiration as she faced her illness with courage and her characteristic grace. I miss her terribly.

Barbara Paddock

November 25, 2024

Met Gail while at Manny Hanny; she was in the National Division and I was in events. We reconnected a number of years ago when we both joined the Cosmopolitan Club and served on the same committee. Went to concerts, dinners and even Paris around the time Gail was diagnosed. Always loved being with Gail. We all will live on in your love. XX Barbara

Ann Malarik

November 25, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Shoaib Yasin

November 22, 2024

We miss you Gail and thank you for putting your trust in me! Its really sad to see you go!

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Cindy Drayton

November 22, 2024

Saddened to read of Gail´s passing, especially from AlLS. We met in the Hamptons. Admired her calm, cool levelheadedness, & her hard work.

Juliette Lloyd

November 20, 2024

Gail was the first friendly female face at Manufacturers Hanover Trust when I joined the bank in the mid 70's. Women were not very welcome then even by other women. We remained friends forever after. She was smart, calm and had a lovely way of speaking that made her respected and admired. Her career speaks for itself. We did not see much of each other after I left New York but stayed in touch with occasional visits and calls. Her love of Florence, my birth city, was another bond we shared. She was a classy Lady who I will miss and never forget. I am sure she walks with the angels now. Juliette Lloyd

Regina Shed

November 19, 2024

On behalf of your Citi team - you were our manager, our colleague, our mentor and advisor and to so many, you were a friend. Thank you for being you and thank you for amazing 25 years. Rest in peace our Gail.

Chris mcmanus

November 19, 2024

Chris mcmanus

November 19, 2024

We love you

Chris mcmanus

November 18, 2024

Polly Bade

November 18, 2024

David Bacchioni

November 18, 2024

I have so many wonderful memories of my years with Gail in the late 60s and early 70s. We met in Brooklyn while in college and shared many friends and good times. We also loved to travel especially to Bermuda. I always enjoyed Sunday dinners with her parents and brother Tommy. RIP Gail.

Chuck May

November 17, 2024

Gail was a special friend to me. I met her while we worked at Chase together (shortly after the Chase/Chemical merger). Even after we no longer worked together, we always kept in touch, sharing traveling stories, especially our love for Italy. She stayed at the same hotel in Portofino a few months before I was heading there in 2022 (the Belmond Splendido). She told me I MUST get the Elizabeth Taylor pasta. I did....three times! Gail loved her pasta and never steered me wrong. We also shared notes on the many Broadway shows we both saw over the years. Gail was also a mentor for me over the years and I will always be grateful for the advice and wisdom she always shared with me. I remember, while at Chase, going on business trips with her and Bob Fredericks. She always wanted to eat. I could never understand how she stayed in such great shape, yet always wanted to eat! Oh the laughs she, Bob and I had over the years. The last time I saw Gail was at dinner near her apartment and she told me she had just been diagnosed with ALS. While we spoke on the phone a few times after that, and then communicated by text message, I sadly, never saw her again. I will miss her dearly and pray she is now at rest and enjoying all the pasta in the world! God bless, you, Gail. Much love. Chuck May

Penelope Beale

November 16, 2024

chris mcmanus

November 15, 2024

WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU.

Chris mcmanus

November 15, 2024

We love and miss you Gail.

Penelope Beale

November 15, 2024

Some of our fabulous times with Gail.

KENNETH PORCARO

November 15, 2024

Gail was an exceptional person in all aspects of her life ! For over 20 years I was a partner in serving Citi clients with Gail. I learned many lessons and shared many successes and joyous moments together ! Gail was a true friend, mentor and collaborator. She has already been missed dearly post her retirement by colleagues and clients alike! She was also a very good soul and her generosity was well known! I pray she has found solace and joy with the Heavenly Father. Rest in peace dear friend.

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November 15, 2024

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Funeral service

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church

869 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10065

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