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Thomas Kosalka Obituary
Jul 3, 1959 - May 16, 2013
Omaha. Preceded in death by father, Frank; mother, Nora; and sister, Kathleen. Survived by sons, Jesse James, Seattle, WA, and Wyatt Thomas, Plattsmouth, NE; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many friends.
VISITATION Tuesday 6-8pm at the Funeral Home. BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison 402-593-6100
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Renada Ray Brandt
June 6, 2013
We were friends at Bryan High. Your gentle nature and sweet spirit were just a part of your wonderful personality. You defended my honor once and I have never forgotten that. Blessings to your and your sons.
Barb Pogge
May 23, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kathy Faust-Mcgill
May 23, 2013
It has been a long time since I have seen you but I remember your smile. RIP TOMMY!
Cindy Lansman Goforth
May 22, 2013
Saddened to hear of Tommys passing, my thoughts and prayers to his sons and family. Rest in peace Tommy
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Don Adams
May 21, 2013
Tommy, you're going to be strumming some chords for a large audience now my friend. R.I.P. you will be missed by many.
Steve Bowder
May 21, 2013
Tommy was a great musician good person. RIP Tommy.
Tommy Manzer
May 20, 2013
We had alot of Great Times Playing Music Toghter, You taught me alot on guitar,You'll be Missed.
Shelly Anson
May 20, 2013
Rest in Peace Tommy
Shelly Anson
May 20, 2013
Rest In Peace Tommy
Lisa (Jensen) Pingleton
May 20, 2013
keep strummin' your guitar and smilin' Tommy.. RIP
Steve Prusha
May 20, 2013
Rest in Peace Buddy. Although I hadn't seen you in person lately, I will miss the occasional phone calls. I remember many good times and hope our paths will cross somewhere in the future. Until then, I will keep your boys in my prayers.
May 20, 2013
If this is Tom who I went to school with, I am sorry to hear of his early passing, he always was fun & ready to share a smile. If I am in error, with respect to the Kosalka family on the loss of a loved family member.
Sincerely, Bonnie Johnson
Bud Weinert
May 20, 2013
You were a good Man Tommy Kosalka, your laughter and smile are now welcomed as you go through the Pearly Gates...
Jami Ham
May 20, 2013
So sad to hear of this.Unbelievably sad.
May 20, 2013
My deepest condolences to Jesse and Wyatte.
JOE WINNICKI
May 20, 2013
So glad I got to spend some time with Tommy in this past year. We all had a great time as usual with Tommy and his unique sense of humor. My condolences to the family.
Colleen Visty Schinker
May 20, 2013
Tom was quite the character. Funny, interesting, nice, and always a mischievous sparkle in his eyes. We had lots of fun in grade school and I remember those days fondly! God bless him and his family during this difficult time of loss.
Annie (Cupich) Gillespie
May 20, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. I have not seen him since 1975 when Kathy passed away. I knew Kathy well, she was one of my sister's friends and was at our house many of times. I pray for his 2 sons and ask God's Comfort and Peace to be with them, as well as the other relatives.
Jen Hansen
May 20, 2013
Rest In Peace Tommy. All of my memories of Tommy are good ones! Each one brings a smile to my face. He will be missed!
Barb (Osborn) Combs
May 20, 2013
Tommy was such a great guy, He was just one of those guys that made you smile and was just fun to be around. I'm so sorry for the family and friends loss. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Al Turner, Tommy , Me Luke Jay Cochran 1981 In the Rockies , One of Tommys favorite Places . I think its where he would love to be
Luke Jay Cochran
May 19, 2013
Luke Jay Cochran
May 19, 2013
Tommy
What can I say , Such a long road we have been down . We sort of lost touch in the recent years . Time just seems to get away . I remember so many Great times setting around with you playing your guitar , some of the best times I ever had . You never ceased to amaze me . Till we meet again my Friend .
Liz Wagman (Smith)
May 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Tommy's family at this sad time.
Tommy was someone I called a friend in high school and even though life took us in different directions it was always a joy to run into him at the various South Omaha events. I will miss our lives crossing paths though I do have faith that someday I will see you again. Till then RIP Tommy
Mitchell wisinski
May 19, 2013
My Brother Tommy you will be greatly missed. Thank you for the times we shared and the memories we created. cant say enough of the great time we had two summers ago when you came out with jesse and wyatt, what great kids they turned out to be.Tell everyone hello and watch over us as we push through life together until we meet agian.
Love you
Dan, and Brenda Campagna
May 19, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
May 19, 2013
sad to hear of Tommy's passing. Just happened to be looking at the Omaha paper. Went to school with him and will always remember him with much laughter and good times. Never a dull moment with Tommy around. rip from Judy Winkler.
Lorry Koile-Stone
May 19, 2013
Words fail me at this time. I will forever miss Tom Kosalka. He, by nature was a sweet and good person.
Jim & Barb Dougherty
May 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jesse and Wyatt and all who knew your dad. We knew Tommy well, graduated high school with him, rest in peace friend...
Suzy Kuhr
May 19, 2013
Rest in peace, Tom.
Prayers to his family and friends. So sorry to hear he is gone. Not to be forgotten.
May 19, 2013
Sympathy & Prayers for Tommy's family. God Bless Him.
Lorraine Filipowicz-Walters
May 18, 2013
Jesse and Wyatt: so sorry to hear about your Dad passing. I am not sure if you remember me, but I was your nurse at the docs office, also I went to St Peter and Paul with your Dad. We ran into each other quite a bit and had lots of laughs together...so much catching up to do. I am sure he is going to be missed by many. God chose to take him early from us. I hope you know in your hearts that he loved you very much. God Bless you both! I know everyone says this, but if there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
Karen Kennedy-Hughes
May 18, 2013
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I knew him many years ago and he always brought a smile to my face especially when he played his guitar.
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May 18, 2013
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