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Tom Jarriel
1934 - 2024
Tom Jarriel
1934 - 2024
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BORN
1934
DIED
2024
Tom Jarriel Obituary
Tom Jarriel was an Emmy Award-winning television journalist best known as a longtime ABC News anchor and correspondent on "20/20."
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12 Entries
Mr. Jr.
November 30, 2024
My condolences.
Davis Family
November 28, 2024
We send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of Tom Jarriel. May your treasured good memories provide comfort for you always. Surely, he will be missed by all who loved and respected him. I remember watching his broadcasts when he was anchor of ABC´s "Weekend Report", a correspondent at "20/20", and when he reported from the White House as Chief White House Correspondent. He was a voice for many people, and a well-respected journalist. Thank you, Mr. Tom Jarriel; your award-winning legacy will continue.
May prayers strengthen you and God´s loyal love always comfort and sustain you. Psalm 23
Pat M.
November 8, 2024
Tom was a journalist who you could count on for truthfulness in his reporting. He outshined all the present news readers on television today. May Tom RIP- Pat M.
AJ
November 2, 2024
THE WORLD HAS LOST A TRUE GENTLEMAN AND AN OUTSTANDING JOURNALIST. MAY HIS FAMILY KNOW HE WAS GREATLY ADMIRED FOR HIS HONEST REPORTING. NO ONE TODAY CAN MATCH TOM'S INTEGRITY. AJ. AUSTERLITZ, NY
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Bob Fucigna MD
October 29, 2024
We were neighbors, his son was my friend, after we moved in from NY, he was a good dad that worked hard like many of our DC dads. Im sorry for your loss, and glad he is at peace-RJF
Robyn
October 27, 2024
An incredible journalist and TV anchor. One of the best. I really enjoyed watching him. My sympathies to the Jarriel family, so very sorry for your loss. May God dry your tears and heal your hearts.
Christine Centers
October 26, 2024
It must seem strange to get condolences from people you have never met. However, as a news and 20/20 viewer for many years, Tom Jarriel's voice and professionalism will be greatly missed . You could always count on him to bring a story to life and end it with his kind and gentle smile. Life gives you the opportunity to make an impact on whatever path you choose. The path he chose - HE OWNED!!!! I am so very sorry for your family's loss. May God bless.
RB
October 26, 2024
One of the best in the business. Mr. Jarriel was a talented and trusted journalist that so many watched over the years. A stellar career on shows like "20/20" and as an ABC anchor. Sincere condolences to the Jarriel family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all as you go through your time of loss.
Mike Impens
October 25, 2024
Rest well Tom You did great work in the news industry
Linda Rhyne
October 25, 2024
I will always remember his integrity, his unbiased reporting, his smile, his gentle spirit. He embodied what a journalist should be. He is missed!
Elizabeth Bell
October 25, 2024
RIP Tom
Matthew J. McGuire
October 25, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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