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Thomas Paul Gyurik, 48, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Kellie Evans-Gyurik; daughter, Alyson; and son, Kevin; Mom, Patricia Oset; Dad, Thomas P. Gyurik; three brothers, Tim, Bobby and Lance; two sisters, Linda and Doreen; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Tom loved and adored his children. They were his life.
Funeral and committal services will be held 1:30 p.m., Friday at Root Funeral Home, 23 North Chenango Street, Greene. Rev. Penney Rahm of First United Methodist Church, Greene, will officiate. Burial will be in Sylvan Lawn Cemetery, Greene. Friends of the family may call Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Root Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a trust fund for his children, c/o Tammy Smith, PO Box 375, Greene, N.Y. 13778.
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for Thomas Gyurik
December 20, 2007
We love you Tommy and you will always be in our hearts and soul.
We miss you dearly, words can't express how much. We look at your pictures every day and reminds us how precious you are to us.
Love you, Sister Linda
November 30, 2007
We love you Kellie, Alyson, and Kevin. My son will always be with you and I will feel that when ever I'm around you. Please stay strong for that is what I'm doing for you and it's what Tommy would want for us to do.
All my love, Mom
November 30, 2007
I still cry for you Tommy. I miss you so much and will never forget all the good times we had and how much you made me laugh. I'll think of you always when I hear your song - The Love Shack and any song from Led Zeplin.
Love Doreen, (your sister Renee-bop)
November 30, 2007
My mom, our mother, how my heart aches for you without your son Tommy. No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child but I know you will endure all our love that we can give you to help ease your pain. I wish I can bring Tommy back to you right this second but it wouldnt be fair to take him from heaven where he is starting a new life for us now. But I'll bring him back to you with all the memories I have of Tommy and only hope that it will bring you comfort.
My brother Tommy had the most wonderful, loving, caring mother in the world and he knew that every day of his life, so please find comfort in knowing that mom.
I love you mom and feel like the most luckiest daughter in the world to have you as my mother and so very thankful for you for bringing me into this family that I love so very much. You made it so easy to teach me how to love and care for this family and I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart.
Love always and forever,
Your daughter, Linda
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November 30, 2007
Tommy, my dearest brother,
Just wanted you to know that I will never stop writing to you even though this beautiful book must come to an end, but it's not the end for us and I'll continue to talk to you every day of my life. You were the best big brother I could ever ever ask for and my love will be there with you always.
I miss you so much but I will not think of you as being gone because I feel so much of you in my heart, soul and mind. Rest and enjoy the new life that you were given my brother Tommy.
All my love you to forever,
Sister Linda
Craig Berwanger
November 29, 2007
Dear Kellie, Alyson, and Kevin,
I am truely sorry that your husband and father had to leave you. I know how you guys feel, because I lost my brother 11 years ago. They say time heals all wounds, that's not true, it just makes it a little easier to deal with the pain.Forgive those who may not know what to say or don't call to check in on you. I wish that I got to spend time with Tommy, Amanda speaks so highly of him. I found something that I wanted to write to you guys:
Death is nothing at all,I have only slipped away into the next room.I am I, and you are you. What ever we were to each other, that we still are.Call me by my old familiar name,speak to me in the easy way which you always used.Put no difference in your tone,wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed togather.Pray,smile,think of me,pray for me.Let my name be the household word that it always was.Let it be spoken without effect,without the trace of a shadow on it.Life means all that it ever meant,It is the same as it ever was;there is unbroken continuity,Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you,for an interval,somewhere very near,just around the corner.All is well.For I have gone to a city where the roses never fade..
My heart still aches in sadness,And secret tears still flow.What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.
If you guys need anything I'm a phone call away. Love, Craig
November 29, 2007
Poem from Heaven;
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight; Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain; Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together you can do it by taking one day at a time.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
On my list of things for me to do; is to watch and care for you; for which will be the most important thing I will ever do.
*I hope this poem brings as much comfort to my family the way it has for me* Love, Tommy's sister, Linda
November 29, 2007
For you son, I will live the rest of my life with you in my heart and in my thoughts so that you can experience part of earth through me. You know how much I love you. Love Mom
Amanda Gyurik
November 29, 2007
I woke up today thinking that I must write my last thoughts to my Uncle Tommy.I chuckled to myself,"I have forever to convey my feelings & thoughts to you Uncle Tommy.I talk to you everyday & I will always continue to!Thank You for being such a great listener.Love,Moe.....This is me Kissing you-xxoxxoxxo
November 28, 2007
Tom,
It's come to the end of the time when we can share in words on paper, how much you were loved and will be missed, BUT it has not come to the end where I will stop loving you. The ache in my heart is more than I can bare sometimes, the days are so long and the nights are endless. You were my first real love Tom and you will be my only love. I could not have imagined the last 21 years without you in it. When I first met you, I knew you would be the one that I would be with forever. The father of my children, and you WERE the most awesome father.The one I was suppose to grow old with,what happened.I love you Tom,I was and still am proud to be a part of you. You mean everything to me.I miss you. I love you. Until I am with you again,you will forever be in mine, Alysons and Kevins hearts.Keep us all safe Tom,your works not done love.
love,
Kellie
November 28, 2007
I want to thank you all for your out-pouring of love and prayers for my son, Tom. Patricia Rosler
November 28, 2007
Tommy, you took a lot of me with you and for that I am thankful for. I didn't say goodbye to you, just "hello son". This isn't the end of this beautiful book, it's just the beginning. Love, Mom
November 28, 2007
Kellie and my Grandchildren, Alyson and Kevin - know that I am always here for you. Love Grandma Patsy
November 28, 2007
You will always be in my heart and soul brother Tommy. I miss you dearly.
Sister Linda
November 28, 2007
To know someone like you, was an honor. You will be in my prayers. Gene Zuschlay
November 28, 2007
We both knew Tom as being a good friend and a real good guy. Seth and Julie
November 28, 2007
Tom was a real good friend to have and a real good person to know. Chuck George
November 28, 2007
I love you Bro. Lance
November 28, 2007
I love you my buddy. Brother Bobby
November 28, 2007
I'll always love you brother, forever. Renee-Bop
Michael Mason
November 28, 2007
What a great Uncle you were to me and to have. Love, Mikey
Tyler Rosler
November 28, 2007
I'm going to miss you coming to my Nana's house. Love you Uncle Tommy, Tyler
Bobbie Jean & Lance Rosler
November 27, 2007
Tommy, whenever your brother Lance saw you pull in our side yard he would go right out to meet you, and Tyler and Tessah would come out running to see their Uncle Tommy. We will think good things of you always. You were the best and your Kellie, Allison and Kevin knew you were, to them you were something and everything. You will be with us forever.
All our love, brother Lance, Bobbie-Jean, Tyler and Tessah
Adele Baer
November 27, 2007
Tommy, whenever you were around you were a joy. You were like a son to me. You always knew how to cheer us up. Kelly knew you the best. Whenever, Tommy came to visit I would say "Where's your sidekick?" and he would say "who my Kelly"? "She's home with our kids".
Love Adele
Michael Mason
November 27, 2007
My Uncle Tommy,
His smile full of energy, and love when you see him, it reflects on you like a warm summer sun. Grasp his positive energy and carry it with you all through life. I'll always have a part of him with me. He'll guide me right from wrong, he will watch over all of us and give us strenghth to continue on. So every time you look at the sun, soak it in and walk with him.
Love, your nephew, Michael Mason
Doreen Gyurik
November 27, 2007
Brother, I want you to know how much I miss you, and how bad I want to kiss you. But I will always be with you. Love ya, Sis, Reeny-bop
Tim, Mary, Timmy & Josh Shafer
November 24, 2007
Kellie, Allison, Kevin,
It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain. We will miss Tommy so dearly, our brother, brother in-law and uncle. Alison and Kevin your father will always be your guardian angel. Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace. May you find strength in the love of family and the warm embrace of friends. We are here for you.
Tommy you will be in my heart forever, Love you, Brother Tim.
nicky coleman
November 22, 2007
dearest family,
i know many of you but never had the chance to meet tom.i do feel he does live on through you. that is what life is about, leaving a part of you behind in the people you love.one thing in life is certain, we are't promised tomarrow. tom has taught me to live each day with a heart that is less critical, look at people through kinder eyes and to cherish the ones we love while they are in our lives.so, too tom, i will meet you someday, maybe even soon? and too the family, he isn't as far away as he seems, he's right there in your hearts.my condolences now and for a life time.
Bob Gyurik
November 21, 2007
My brother Tommy, my best friend, I think of you all day long. I miss you my big brother. I love you.
Your buddy Bob
Lance Rosler
November 21, 2007
Tom - always in our hearts - never forgotten. I can picture my brother in heaven with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Billy, Uncle Pauly, Uncle Eddie, Aunt Carol and Aunt Irene, having a good ol'time. They will all make sure he's ok. Tommy's memory will always live on through his children and his Kellie. And they are a big part of him that we all can still enjoy, love and cherish. God bless, Love always, your brother Lance. I'll miss ya bro - love you.
Mom asked me "what do I do without Tommy's hugs" - "What a gift he was to us all". Love Mom
Linda Miller
November 21, 2007
Brother Tommy,
I miss you on two occassions - Day and Night. But I will continue to celebrate your wonderful life for as long as I can until I see you again. Until then, I will think of you in a heavenly place and know that you are with me always, on those two occassions - Day and Night.
Love you deeply and forever.
Rest peacefully my brother Tommy.
Sister Linda
Patricia Oset
November 19, 2007
To My Dear Son Tommy,
I will hold you so close to my heart always. I love you my son. Loving you was so easy for me, missing you will be the hardest thing I will have to do.I trust God with you my son and deep down inside I know you are with my loved ones.They will take good care of you for me. I know you will be with me at all times. All my love, I give to you.You make me so proud,to have a son like you is a blessing. I thank God everyday for having you in my life. I will always be with you, and I know you will be with me. I love your little family that you gave to me, my Allyson, Kevin, and my Kellie. You are always in my thoughts and in my heart. I love you dearly my son. Not a day goes by,that I don't cry from missing you,that will always be. A big part of me will always be with you. I know you will be with me too. We will never be apart. You are so very precious to me. You will always be my bright shinning star. I will think of you as being on a long vacation... I love you too my son. Forever and ever and always, your Mom. God be with you. You will always be My Tommy.
Amanda Sue Gyurik
November 17, 2007
To know you,was
to love you.Uncle Tommy,you have brought something to everyone's life-you've brought so much to my life.Forever you will live in Ally,Always in Kevin,'till the end of time in my Aunt Kellie,internally & for eternity in all of us-your Family is filled with the memories and presence of your soul.You live on......Bits and pieces lay scattered,an incomplete puzzle,tattered.Tears and rain,our hearts still ache the same,so much said,not enough said.Skies hail with thunder,we try to embrace,to find some comfort.I find it in you,You hear all,now seeing clearly...you were always loved so dearly,I know you hear me.So free spirited,Laughter that shook the world,you lit up the room,all consumed by you.Here,with us,you still are,even though at moments,you seem too far.I know you,Uncle Tom,You will never leave...you will shroud us with your love and be a Gaurdian to your family.You are the best father,a loving husband,a caring brother,a very compassionate son,and to me-you are a funny Uncle,a supportive father figure and a free spirited friend.You taught me to live for your family and to live life to the fullest.Your laughter will be heard in the thunder that shakes our sky!So long for now....not goodbye.Love,Moe...Your niece
November 12, 2007
My Tom,
Everyone is telling me that each day that passes, it will get easier to cope with...well I'm still waiting for that day...waiting for that beautiful smile to walk through the door and ask "what's for dinner, I'm starving"...still waiting for the kids to fall asleep, so you can sit and watch them sleep...still waiting... I love you so much Tom, I always have, I always will... I can't imagine my life getting any better without you in it... I know you didn't mean to leave us... but I'm still not understanding why. Please Tom you and God together, please give me a sign that everything is going to be alright,that your always going to be there to protect the kids and I, that you'll never let anything bad happen. We miss you so much Tom, rest in peace my love...I'll love you forever I'll love you for always,as long as I'm living my baby you'll be...
love you,
Kellie
Lauren McCulley
November 5, 2007
Dear Aunt Kellie and my dearest cousins, Alyson and Kevin,
I'm so sorry for your loss of my Uncle, your Father and your Husband. Uncle Tommy will always be in my heart forever. I still remember sleeping over and watching the movie Castaway and how funny Uncle Tommy was with his jokes. I'll never ever forget him. I'm thinking of you all always.
God Bless, Lauren
Linda Miller
November 4, 2007
Kellie, Alyson and Kevin,
I'm so sorry my brother had to leave you and our family. He will always be in our hearts and soul forever. We are here for you Kellie, always and we love you very much. Linda, Adrian, Lauren, Sean and Corey.
Heather Mason
November 2, 2007
Wow I couldnt believe it when Kate called and told me. I just read the obituaries. You will always be a part of my family Aunt Kellly (MOM). I am so sorry for the lost and we will miss Tom dearly. I am sorry that we can't come up to be with you now but please know we are always here for you. We all love you.
Kathy Kohout
November 2, 2007
Kellie, we just met Tom when he started at Buckingham Manufacturing. He was one of the friendliest, down to earth people we have ever met. There is a group of four of us who sit and visit during our morning break. Unlike most people, who are new to a group they usually sit back and observe for a while before really joining in. Not Tom, he joked and conversed with everyone as if he had been a part of the group for years. He talked of his family often and our hearts go out to you and the children. Even though we were not blessed with a long friendship it was a meaningful one, and he will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy, Kathy Kohout, Shawn Roberts, Jeremy Dennis, Kenny Donholt
Peggy Lunn
November 1, 2007
Kelly, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Are thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Peggy Lunn & Terry Dixon
(SNRC)
Wendy Mullen
October 31, 2007
Kellie, I am so sorry for you and your children's loss. My husband and I use to work with Tom at Greene Tech and then my husband worked with Tom in Marathon at one time. We both really thought a lot of Tom. We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your children. GOD Bless.
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