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Scott Hamilton
October 15, 2023
So many good memories of Mr. and Mrs. Drake. I will pray for them both and their family. My best wishes to Mark and Tim and their families.
Ted Parker
October 31, 2022
Prayers for the family as I have such great memories of my good friend Tim Drake, playing pool and listening to Abba in Mr. Drake's basement. Also farmed around the corner from Danny Tully his good friend.
Vic Sullins
October 31, 2022
Condolences to family. I was good friends with Tom´s younger brother Jimmy and remember being at the Drake house watching cartoons on Saturday mornings. Tom, sister Pat, and parents Jeanette and Frank were all a really good family.
Dominick M Maino
October 30, 2022
Dominick M Maino
October 30, 2022
Dominick M Maino
October 30, 2022
Dominick M Maino
October 30, 2022
Mr. Drake was a large part of my life from 1965-69. I played trumpet in the band, jazz band, show band, and marching band. I also sang in the many choirs. He taught me more than music. He could handle his "problem band boys" well and taught us how to be adults during a most troubled time in America's history. Tom had a wonderful sense of humor and an intuitive sense of how to get teenagers to do the hard things. My brother and I (he played sax and was the drum major during marching season) visited him at his senior living facility just before COVID hit and was thrilled that we had a chance to do so. My most heartfelt prayers to all. The photos are: 1. Awarding Mr. Drake with the Beat Up Sax trophy for putting up with the '69 Band, 2. My brother and I at his retirement Band Concert, 3. My brother and I visiting Tom at his senior living facility.
Marilyn Langley Fox
October 30, 2022
May you RIP MR. Drake . One of my first band directors back in 1960. Central Grade school, Kelvin Grove, etc. Great man of music !!!!
Donna Yost
October 29, 2022
The Drakes and the Yosts have had a friendship that spans over 50 years. We send love and prayers to you Mark and Tim and your families. We share your sadness. With love, Jerry, Donna, Jim and Leslie Ann
Jean Waechter
October 28, 2022
Mark and family,
So very sorry for the loss of your dad. Such an accomplished life he led. I will keep you in my prayers.
Jean Waechter
Pat Drake Roggensack
October 28, 2022
He was the best brother Jim and I could ever have had.
Love
Pat xxoo
Judy (DelSasso) Schroeder
October 28, 2022
I knew Tom's family from Grade School on in the Fairmont subdivision of Lockport and are proud of all his accomplishments. My sympathies go to his family. Judy (DelSasso) Schroeder
Tina Johnson Baker
October 28, 2022
My condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. I knew JoAnn from growing up on Parkview Lane and later we were neighbors on Valley Lane. Your parents were wonderful people and touched the lives of so many in a positive way. May your treasured memories give you comfort and peace in their passing. Your dad is certainly enjoying heavenly music and precious outdoors.
Kate Kleinhoffer
October 28, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Drake family. Ken loved playing with/for Tom for many years in the Legion Band. Many fond memories.
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