THOMAS KARCZ

Beautiful Diane. I know the missing and pain never goes away. He is with and watching all of you! Much love,

Hi Lovie,
I can hardly believe it's been 5 years since I last heard your voice, saw your face, felt your touch. To say how much I miss you is impossible to put in words. I can only believe that you are witness to the beauty of our family as our babies grow up. My hurt would break even more if I thought you could not see our boys and their beautiful families. We sent you beautiful lanterns in your memory a few weeks ago. Brandon and Ella had as tough as time as I did thinking of you that night. It was inspiring but hard. Brian worked very hard to finally make that happen. He is always there for me, just like he promised you. Lora and Brian are raising the greatest little people, Brandon is exactly as you remember him, Jackson is going to be a famous Rapper and Isabella is a princess through and through. Ben is doing a great job running our business and raising Bianca, Ella, Livie and Laila with Ang. Bianca is brilliant and beautiful, Ella is amazing and has so many boyfriends, Livie still looks like me and Laila is ruling the house. Chris is now working within our company and doing great. He actually has become YOU! The house looks fabulous, the pond and fish are thriving and he is taking great care of your Michel. I have been traveling alot because I don't miss you as much when I'm gone. Being at the cabin and my empty home is still the hardest. I miss you everyday and I will love you forever. Me

Hi Pete,
I had dinner with Diane, Angela, Gary , & Jody last night. Gary & Jody are going home today, you know they will always be there for Diane. Your boys are doing a great job, supporting your wife, when they can't be there I always will. I love you and miss you. Rest in peace, my friend.

I miss you more than I ever thought possible! I pray everyday that my memories of you are filled with the strong, active, handsome, and wonderful man I love and that all memory of what this horrible disease did to you is gone. I know you are whole again, without anguish or pain and with so many people we love. I pray that gets me through whatever my life will be without you. I will love you forever!

This message is to the entire Karcz family.
I am so sorry about your loss. I have been thinking about all of you since the day I heard the sad news. I truly loved Mr. Karcz and he was always in the stands for me as well. He was a great man who truly did an amazing job raising 3 boys and I cant put into words the love that I saw between him and his wife. He will be sadly missed by all.

I did not know Pete, but this was a very moving message and I am sorry for your loss. He sounded like an amazing man.

Dear Diane & Family,
Pete was taken way too soon in life and it doesn't seem fair. As we have learned, life isn't fair and we must play the cards we're dealt. You will continue to see Pete in your children and grandchildren as he watches from above. The memories can never be taken away. We wish you the strength to carry on. We love an miss all.

Diane & Family,
My heart felt condolences to you and your family. I send my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Dear Pete, my Lovie, my soulmate, the other half of my heart,
I had to write to tell you how much you are missed all already. You would be so surprised to see the hundreds of people who came to visit you! Everyone is so sad that you aren't here with us. It's not real for me and I hear you calling for me all night. I can't imagine who is rubbing your head right now but my heart is breaking that it is not me. I know we talked about it so often but I have to thank you again for the beautiful boys we created, Brian, Ben and Kissie. I know they are men now but to us they will always be our little boys. They are strong and handsome and have carried on your legacy with the most beautiful babies on earth. Who could ever forget that Brandon's first word was "Pappy" or that Bianca and Ella yell Pap, Pap at the top of their lungs when they see you. We will make sure that all our babies especially Jackson and Olivia never forget you EVER! I have to say goodbye to you this morning and I don't know that I can survive that. I do know that you are the love of my life and I have loved you from the first moment I saw you. I know that no one will ever love me more than you and our love is forever and ever. We fought hard and we loved harder! We were a great love story, you and I, with no ending. I will love you forever and I will miss you more. Until we meet again, my Lovie.....

TRUE & GREAT OBIT FOR A VERY DESERVING & FUN GUY.
ANOTHER CLASSMATE GONE TO SOON. MAY TOM RIP.

CHERYL SCHMIDER-MORGANTI

Dear Dianne & Family: My most sincere condolence for the loss of your husband. He was truly blessed to have such a warm, compassionate and truly caring wife as he had with you, Dianne. May you find peace and comfort in this most difficult time. Your friend, Carol English.

Diane and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.

"Aunt Diane", Sons and family...We've known you guys for so long (1963) Pete for 41 years. Everytime he saw me, he said "HELLO GECKER"!!!We miss you already Pete. Prayers and Love to the whole family.Chuck and Patti Fleet

Who would ever dream that after all those years of us sharing gym time, your son and our daughter would reconnect and marry? Brian and Lora have given us two beautiful grandsons to cherish your memory.

A few years from now when we sit in the bleachers and watch Brandon and Jackson, we know that you will have the best seat in the house.

You were a devoted father and a loving and adoring grandfather.

Love you.

Joe and June

I do not know your family but was drawn to the obituary by the great photo of your beloved husband/father...what a beautiful tribute to someone who was obviously loved and respected. My sincere condolences on your loss.

I went to school and graduated from CV with Tom. He was a sweet guy. I wish that I had known him in recent years. Reading this beautiful tribute moved me to tears. I will always stop "to watch the paint dry " and share Tom's special message with my family. Be strong.

Brian and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss and by reading his obituary he was a great father, grandfather, and husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father is at peace, and in the most beautiful place. It is never good by when we lose a loved one, it is only "till we meet again." God bless!

Diane,

I am so sorry about your husband. Thinking of you and your family with deepest sympathy.

Karen McDonough

I remember growing up with him and going through school together. Always happy and fun loving. May he rest in peace.

Dian & family....Steve & I are so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. You and the family were so lucky to have such a great man in your lives. We were laughing about all the fun times we had together back in the day. Tommy will be missed, but his memory will live on forever through the boys, and the grandkids. There will always be stories, fun and laughter talking about him. May he rest in peace, and sending prayers to all of you.
Steve & Leigh Ann

Diane - I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your family and keeping all The Karcz's in my prayers.

Dear Karcz family. We met through our sons all wrestling together. How many times did we all sit and watch the paint dry? You are fondly remembered and we pray for grace and peace to your family. Miss you all
The KIRSOPP Family

Pete...the unofficial mayor of Oakdale...I stopped to deliver something to Diane one time....I stopped at the local gas station in Oakdale and asked where Western Ave was...the gas station attendant asked me who I needed to visit on Western...when I told her The Karcz home she was proud to tell me that "Pete " isn't home....he just filled his car up here at 3 pm and had to work second shift at the airport...just like Mayberry RFD...he loved his Oakdale home and neighborhood and they loved him...great guy...married to a wonderful girl! Prayers for the family ...he was a gentle giant

Diane and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was friends with my brother, Jim, in high school. They were in a car accident together many years ago. I called Jim this morning to tell him and he was saddened to hear this. He recently saw Tom at Rocky's and they reminisced about old times. The obit was wonderfully written and I've read it several times and it makes me smile. What an interesting and good family man he was!

Dear Diane & Family, We feel we knew Pete by hearing stories from Colleen these many years. Our deepest sympathy on your loss. May your loving memories comfort you at this sad time.

Diane & Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband/dad/etc. Diane, we haven't talked in quite awhile but I do remember having lunch with you and Tom while working on a case for Ted Shoemaker. You have my deepest sympathies.

Karcz family,
Pete was such a great guy coming into the office with Kashious and talking while he waited for Diane to finish work. Although he and Dane only met a few times they were Marine corp brothers and spoke about their Parris Island experiences. Rest in peace Pete.

We will always have fond memories of Pete. As a small child looking up he was my gentle giant. Pete will be greatly missed by his "Bad Girl"..

May you dearest rest in peace. I don't know you...but this was the most refreshing obit I have ever read. Cherish your memories and thank you for reminding all who read about Pete to "watch paint dry"....

I didn't have the pleasure of knowing this gentle soul but I know his family Brian and Lora. I am so very sorry for your loss and I hope you take comfort in knowing that a life lived watching paint dry, is a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

My heart and my prayers go out to all of you! If we could only turn back time!

My deepest sympathy to the Karcz family. My heart hurt when I heard the news. Pete was such a wonderful man and father. I am glad that I knew him. I hope that your cherished memories can bring you all comfort during this difficult time.

Ed and I are so very sorry for your loss. Pete was a great man. I will never forget how he teased me about not looking like I was ever busy at work.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please let us know if you need anything at all.

beautiful, simply beautiful. Wish I had met Tom.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know there is nothing I can say to make you feel better at this time, but please know that I am always only a phone call away. Susan Dennis

I did not know Tom but from reading this obit he must have enrich a lot of lives in a positive way. You and your families must have wonderful memories that will stay with your for a love time

What a beautiful, moving and inspirational tribute to a husband and father! Everyone should take the time to "watch the paint dry"...

Karcz family,
I am so blessed to have had Pete in my life, he was a great friend. He will always be looking after his family, he was so proud of all of you. I will miss him always.
God bless you all. Rest in peace, Pete.

I graduated high school with Tom. I will never forget he was always smiling and having a good time. I would run into him now and then and laugh and talk like old times. Rest in peace Tom. Your old friend Jack