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Robert Low
November 26, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Bohara's passing. If I am correct, this is the same gentleman who would umpire Norwich City League baseball games on summer evenings near Mohegan Park. I was the ball boy at many of these games, gathering foul balls and throwing them back to the umpire. Mr. Bohara was an incredible umpire who controlled the game very well and was very demanding as to my returning the foul balls back to him quickly and accurately. If I threw the ball back to him poorly, he would just give me a withering stare ! His strike calls were legendary. What a great guy and a truly professional umpire. My condolences to the family at his loss.
Paul Daley
November 24, 2012
I'm sorry for the passing of a great umpire Tom will always be remembered! I had a few good times with him on the bus trips to the Red Sox games. God Bless and RIP Tommy,
Paul Wojo
November 24, 2012
My condolences to Tom's family. I always wondered if Tom's umpiring career would outlast my "career" and sure enough, it did. I would like to share just a few memories of him...he demanded AND received respect from EVERY player on the field. He'd scold you for rubbing dirt on a new ball right after he just did. His eyesight was the same in his last game he called for me as the 1st game. My daughters absolutely loved his striiiike calls. Baseball lost a very dedicated man!
November 23, 2012
On behalf of the entire Jenkins and Debarros family we extend our condolences to your family. I always enjoyed our lively discussions on the ball field when he umped my games. Because of the respect I had for Bo we always left the field still friends. Rest in peace.
November 23, 2012
The Bohara Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Tom. He was truly an inspirational man and will certainly be missed by all.
From, Ken & Paula Furber
Muriel Conlon
November 23, 2012
We will all miss Uncle Tom...so sorry Blondie, young Tom, Teddy, and all the family. We all feel the void and will miss Tom's positive attitude..he was loved.
Harold Barber
November 23, 2012
As a youth in Norwich my Grandfather would drive me to the ball field for my games. He would always make comment when he saw that Tom was umpiring the game. We often watched his routine for donning his umpire gear while standing next to his car. It was methodical as his approach to umpiring the game. There was never a doubt when he called a strike as it echoed the passion he harbored for the game! Thanks for the good memeories Tom. You will be missed. My condolences to friends and familt.
Margaret Kempesta Galczynski
November 22, 2012
Bohara Family,
I am saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man who loved his family very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this difficult time.
B B
November 22, 2012
Tom,
Thank You for caring enough about my teenaged son back in the 80's. He has now retired from the U.S. Army. You were a Big part in his success. Your love for baseball and his, and you keeping him involved saved him.
You are a true HERO.
November 22, 2012
Blondie, Tom was a great guy and will be missed by many. It was always fun watching him umpire and yelling at him that he made a lousey call, but it was all in fun. Miss the trips to New Jersey to Atlantic City. It was always a fun trip. He was an asset to the comunity and will be greatly missed by me and Harry. Take Care you are in our prayers Shirl and Harry
Diane Bohara-Lindamood
November 21, 2012
Blondie, we are so sorry and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will always cherish the memories that I have of the times when we were able to visit with you and Cousin Tommy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Sending our love...
Bob Richardson
November 21, 2012
Uncle Tom & Ted,& Mrs.Bohara
Your father and husband was a good man and he'll be missed, he lived a good life doing what he wanted to do and he was good doing it. Thinking of all of you in your time of grief.
Bob Demars
November 21, 2012
Mrs. Bohara and Sons, Tom was a man who brought life and smiles wherever he went. On a ballfield, delivering medicines, playing pool or collecting at Mass. You can be proud knowing that he was a legendary figure throughout this area wherever baseball was played. He left his trademaek "the circle strike" for all of us to remember him by, but those that really knew Tom will remember him as the man who tried to make people and the world better and happier. Eternal rest grant unto him---
Forget-me-never... remember-me-forever.
The Gross-Wallace family~ (Shelby, Vanessa & Alexis)
November 21, 2012
Yvette, My girls & I send u & ur family our deepest sympathy and we'll be praying 4 u all. We love u. We r here 4 u, so if there's anything we can do 2 help please let us know.... Love Always, "Shebbi"
Atty. George Kennnedy
November 21, 2012
To Tom's Family: I was saddened to learn of his passing. I enjoyed speaking with him from time to time about sports. He always surprised me with his energy in planning and running the bus trips. I hope the good memories will remain and your feelings of loss will be short.
November 20, 2012
To the Bohara family,
After playing and umpiring in the area myself I had the pleasure of knowing who we affectionately called " the old man". I worked along side of Tom and also been "rode" by him on a few occasions. I had the pleasure of laughing with him and a week later we would be in each others face. But I always had the utmost respect for Tom as a person.I remember being tossed by him on a monday and see him in Stop n Shop on the following friday and we would walk past each other and in midstream we would stop and laugh like hell.No matter how mad you got at Bo on a monday, you still loved him on tuesday. My deepest and heart felt sympathy to the family and rest in peace old man.
Doug Fontaine
Canterbury
Brian & Lynn Welch
November 20, 2012
To the family,
I was taught to empire by Tom over 15 years ago.I learned it's not about the balls and strikes but respect and acting like a pro.It's truly a sad day in baseball.
David Rigero
November 20, 2012
To Mrs. Bohara, Tom, Ted & Family,
My sincerest condolences in the passing of Mr. Bohara (I've always called him Mr. Bohara to this day). He is there in my fondest memories of all my years of playing baseball from little league to city league as a coach and an umpire. He was so good to us as kids and would always extend himself to teach us something about baseball and life. He commanded respect but he gave back so much more to us as kids and young men too.
Stacy (Bohara) Gonzalez
November 20, 2012
So sorry for your loss! We are related and he was always very kind to us and we frequently saw him at the baseball fields when our son played. Praying peace and comfort!!
November 20, 2012
The Eastern Connecticut Major League would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Bohara Family.
Commissioner-John W. Turner, Jr.
Kathryn Higginbotham
November 20, 2012
So sorry to hear about Tom. We spent many happy times with you all at the USS General Mann Reunions.
Kathryn Higginbotham
November 20, 2012
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Tom and Ted, your dad was a stand up guy in my books. Sorry for your lose.
Richard & Evelyn Delorge
Irene & Jim Blackwell
November 20, 2012
Blondie and family: We were your neighbors for many years and Sandy Lane and we remember Tom fondly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family.
dennis j riley
November 20, 2012
I extend condolences to Tom's family...he was a unique part of the area's sports scene...I recall his kindness for my son, Michael, during his baseball umpiring days...iconic indeed
Janice Stadler
November 20, 2012
To Blondie and the Bohara family - We are so sorry for your loss. And it's a huge loss for my parents as well. You all have been such great friends, there will be a big void in their hearts forever. I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories that you made. Hotels across the country will miss him! We will remember Tom fondly. May he rest in peace and God Bless.
Randy, Janice (Romano), Lauren and Kyle Stadler
November 20, 2012
blondie,tommy &teddy so sorry for your loss are prayers are with you all
Kelly Rojo
November 20, 2012
I feel so blessed to have had this man in my life. There are not enough words to express my gratitude for being a great example of strength and positivity. Sending prayers and hugs for Auntie, Teddy, Young Tom, and the rest of our family . We have one amazing angel looking over us now. Thank You Uncle Tom and Auntie Blondie for being a fine example of the power of love.
Chico Souza
November 20, 2012
To the Bohara family, my sincere condolences for your loss. Mr. Bohara and I met during our Wednesday night league pool matches. A gentleman with great passion for sports and a true sportsman. I will miss his friendly greeting & smile and whenever we met to shoot pool.
Chico Souza
John Baldwin
November 20, 2012
Tom: We all will miss you. . . a true baseball professional. You gave it your all, always. My condolences to Lorraine and family.
ray blanchard
November 20, 2012
my deepest sympathy to the family in your time of forrow. i umpired with tom in many ll leauge allstar games. he was fun to work with. always in charge. a great guy. a good man and will be dearly missed. God bless.
Dave Buchan
November 20, 2012
Mr. Bohara was our kids crossing guard at school for quite some time. Always smiling and always serious about his duties he will be missed. God Bless.
November 20, 2012
Blondie, Tom & Ted and families, my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Linda Quinn-McCarthy
Hudson, MA
Kathie Deptula
November 20, 2012
We will miss Tommy. We have such great memories of fun times with Tommy and Aunt Blondie. We have never seen anyone who could dance like the two of them. We had so much fun on the bus trips with him. We are sorry for your loss which is our loss as well as those whose lives he touched. Love, Kathie and Danny
Maureen Sullivan
November 20, 2012
Auntie,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Uncle Tom was a wonderful man and I have so many fond memories of trips the two of you took us on and waiting for Santa to drop off our stockings on Christmas Eve. I love you both very much and he will be missed
leonard reed
November 20, 2012
a good man and my he rest in peace.
Coreena Pink
November 20, 2012
A couple of my favorite memories are bus trips to NY and showing up to play a softball game and there he was to ump (although he didn't hesitate to call strikes on me- very professional.) As a kid I was so impressed that he had his own phone separate telephone line...to me this defined him as a busy man with important business. I will miss seeing him driving around in his TOMBOH car... I'll miss his persistent positivity... I'll miss a lot about Uncle Tom.
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