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Kevin Collins
October 15, 2020
Just found out about Tom's passing. So sad. Tom, Tim and I were friends in Norwalk and went to grade school together. Our first rock concert was at Cleveland Public Hall in 1965 (?) and we saw The Who, Herman's Hermits and the Blues Magoos (whose suites lit up when the lights were turned down). We had front row seats and Tom caught the neck of the broken Rickenbacker guitar thrown into the audience by Pete Townshend! Great memories of a great childhood friend. God bless you Tom!
Tim, if you see this, please contact me. Kevin Collins 1176 Wittmer Road Mansfield, OH 44903 (419) 631-1827.
Brian Sinclair
May 6, 2020
This is heartbreaking news. I worked with Tom for many years and had great respect for him and his work. He will be missed; my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Thom Weisenberger
May 6, 2020
Tom was my best friend in high school. We spent a lot of time together, and with his brother Tim, sitting in his tree house in the back yard listening to music. I went to a number of concerts with Tom and Tim. I was with him in Cleveland to see the Beatles and just about every time the Who came to Cleveland. Tom was a quiet and passonate friend, I wish we would have kept in touch through the years. I hope for the peace that will come knowing Tom will no longer suffer and is at home with his Father and parents. I offer my sincere condolences to his wife and family.
John Hug
May 5, 2020
Tom was in my high school class. I remember him as a quiet and likable person. He always had kindness in his eyes. I see he went to the same electronic school I did only the Akron branch. I never really got to know him very well and I feel a sense of loss for that. I want to offer my sincere condolences to Toms wife and family.
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Bud Bush
May 5, 2020
Dear Dawn and Family, It was a pleasure working with Tom at WCLQ TV61. I was glad we were able to get together for a visit recently. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Settecase
May 5, 2020
Dear Schafer Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for many years in the Engineering dept. at WOIO/WUAB. I watched him deal with his health issues for many years, yet I never heard him complain. We shared a great give-n-take of electrical knowledge when either of us needed a hand. Much of his work lives on today at our station. We have a very small group of special engineers, so when one leaves, it has a big impact. He was a colleague and a friend. We will all miss him. Sorry for your loss.
susan langley
May 4, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Please let me know if you need anything.
Richard Schafer
May 4, 2020
Sorry to hear about Tom's passing..It must be reassuring to know that he is now at peace..I will always remember his dedication to researching and putting together the Schafer family tree...Our thoughts and prayers with your family during this time
Jane Hedrick
May 4, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him at the Schafer Reunions as a kind man who did great genealogy for the Schafer family tree and it was so nice of him to share this with us. I am Jane... Alf and Barb's youngest daughter.
The Bair Family
May 4, 2020
Dear Dawn, Rachel, Jason and Matthew .... we are so, so sorry for your great loss. He was the best neighbor and friend .... we will never forget how welcoming he was when we moved in. And, he sure taught me a little bit about wine! Praying for all of you,
Barbara Cooper
May 4, 2020
Dear Dawn, Rachel and Matthew,
Sometimes there are no words...just know I am sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers .
With Sincere Sympathy,
Barb Cooper
Paul Paruta
May 4, 2020
Sorry to hear of Toms passing. I had the pleasure of working with Tom at Ch 61. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Jim Stunek
May 4, 2020
Sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Having worked with him at WOIO for so many years, I saw how hard he fought. He had an incredible work ethic. He rarely let it affect his job. Even when his treatments increased he would insist on making up the time. He had a vast knowledge of the place, often the only one there who knew the system. We'll all miss him. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Bob Tetzloff
May 4, 2020
My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family. I enjoyed working with Tom at Classic Video and seeing him at St. Charles. He was a most kind and gentle man.
Rose Paratto
May 4, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Catherine Bosley
May 3, 2020
So, so, very sorry. My heart aches. My deepest sympathies to Tom's loving family. He was one of the kindest, most compassionate people I've ever met.
Lori Riegler
May 3, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. Lori Riegler
Donald Kunisch
May 2, 2020
We are sorry for your loss
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