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Tommy Mach Obituary
Mountaindale, NY - Thomas John Mach, 52 years young, arrived in Heaven on Thursday, October 25, 2007. We believe he most likely drove through the gates in a convertible Dodge Dart circa 1960's, customized in full Tommy Mach style, wearing that well-worn cowboy hat that you'd recognize a half-mile away. We're pretty sure he was also sporting that kid-like smile, knowing there aren't any speed traps all the way home and no flashing red lights in the rear view (not that they would have caught him anyway) and since all dogs go to Heaven, surely his Jack Russell "Ralph", waiting for his master to come home, jumped in the front seat when he got there.
Born in Amsterdam on September 20, 1955 to John & Barbara Mach. He was the first of the Mach kids. Starting out in West Haverstraw, and ending up in Wickham Village, Warwick, Tommy was known for cars, model cars, custom painted, modified and the impressive mini racetrack in the basement. From the days of his first car, that red VW Carmen Ghia, anyone who knew him would most certainly have a story that begins with "I remember the time he was driving…" followed by laughter and accounts of chases and races that kept not only his guardian angels busy, but the local patrolmen as well.
His life took him many places, working for such places as Sears Automotive Dept., to nuclear plant operator, to Texaco, where he spent 15 years doing research and development and fleet testing of vehicles. His passion was always cars: classics, hot rods, hoopties and everything in between. He could always be called on to find, fix or retire vehicles. If you had Tommy looking for a car for you, it was gonna be a great one. When his daughter April was born, he fell in love. While most other babies would be gripping a playpen rail, she knew the steering wheel and dashboard of a parked car to be her busy-box. A little later on, April's "Barbie Nascar" would be featured in a model car magazine. The legacy continues.
Tommy enjoyed so many things in this life. Sharing his love for cars, he started a weekly after school program to benefit at-risk kids, teaching them, of course, how to build model cars. He was a member of the Orange County Antique Auto Club, the Newburgh Model Car Club. He could also let you know where every great diner is, who had the best meatball parm hero and a back road shortcut the GPS doesn't know about to most anywhere. Unknown to many of us until the photos emerged, we learned that, dressed as the Easter Bunny or Santa, he visited hospitals, bringing smiles to young and old; and speaking of smiles, he had one that lit up a room.
He is survived by his amazing 18 year old daughter: April Lynn Mach; his once-in-a-lifetime love of his life, Sandy Bergen; his mother, Barbara M. Mach; his father, John L. Mach & Joan; his brother, Johnny Mach & Belinda; his sisters: Joanne Mach, Carolyn Macauley & Kenny, Nancy Mach-Soldwedel & Bobby, Mary. He was also the coolest uncle in the world to Casey Lingle & Jessica, Michael Morino, Heather and Kenny Macauley.
Lord, we are so grateful for the treasure you gave us. The gift of Tommy is forever in our hearts.
Visitation will be on Sunday, October 28th from 12 -3 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. His funeral service will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions that could be made to his daughter, April, would be appreciated.
Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com 845-794-4141
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Memories and Condolences
for Tommy Mach
Sandi Bergen
November 4, 2008
As time goes by and Tommy isn't here in his physical form a sadness comes over me. What does give me hope and an amazing revelation is that Tommys spirit is with me, doing wonderful and beautiful things. He though our Heavenly father has given me peace. I have witnessed him working, on the job as well as at our home.
I know Tommy loves me and I still have his Love but in a different way. I know Tommy is still with me in spirit, I can feel his presense but in a different way. I hear him speak to me but in a different way. He my Love a special person who enriched my life in so many wonderful beautiful ways, now I need to embrace the enriched beauty of his love in a different way.
He is in Heaven and I must be joyous for he is with our Lord thy God and our Lord has embrassed him with his love comfort and peace.
Tommy is letting me know how wonderful and beautiful heaven is and he is truly happy and I take great comfort in that.
I believe we all have spirit guides and guardian angels that GOD has given us to help us with our path though life. I have been given the gift to hear many times if I listen their guidance. They guided me to THomas and they told me we were to be together. That in itself is a long beautiful story and the Lord made it happen. I still try to listen and I pray and I was blessed with Tommy in my life and I am blessed to have him watching over me now. He is and always will be my soulmate for the Lord has made this known and I Love my dearest Tommy and that will never change. Even though he is not here with me My Love still grows and all our fond memories. I believe his is helping me with our dreams to come true, We had so many plans when we where together. I believe he doesn't want those dreams to be forsaken so I plan to strive and make our dreams a reality. My spirit guide Thomas and Myself he is watching over me and I am so proud.
Sandi Bergen
October 22, 2008
It is actually one year tonight that you left me.
Tonight one year ago the angels came and took you to heaven.
I am so blessed to have had you in my life. To have Loved you and I cherish our time we had together.
I am so greatful for everything we had. You lit my world and made the sun shine with your smile, that gleam in your eyes.
So precious you are to me. I carry you in my heart, my soul, and I always think of you. I know you are thinking of me when I find the dimes. I so miss you!!! Not having you here with me. I know you are with me in spirit. I listen for your voice.
The days come and go and the nights are so lonely. My life is so empty. But I do so carry you in my heart, You have my Love forever. I know you will be holding out your hand to me.
I long for your embrace. I have our memories I cherish so dearly. Knowing you are with our Lord and shine with His Love and at peace is comfort. \
I Love you Thomas and that is always and forever.
faith
October 2, 2008
Up In The Sky
When you are down
And you want to get high,
Just take a good look
Up in the sky.
What you will see
Are the stars above,
And all you need
Is to proclaim your love.
Who you will find
And see so clear,
Are friends in mind
You want to hold near.
Whenever you need them
Just look up high,
Call their name
And see them fly.
Every friend you meet
Owns a star
And you can see them
No matter how far.
Whenever you are down
And want to get high,
Just take a good look
Up in the sky.
and no i didnt 4get your b-day- u kept reminding me- jst didnt no what 2 say
Sandi Bergen
September 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Thomas!!!
How the days are lonely without you. My life is not the same, I think of you everyday, there isn't a moment that I don't miss you. So happy to see you in my dreams. To see your smile the gleam in your eyes. Thank you for coming into my life, God so blessed me, you were a gift. I hold our memories so precious close to my heart, you are and forever be my soulmate, The Love of my life, my true natural country man. How I miss you not being here with me, I feel your spirit, I need you to talk to me. When My time comes I know You will be there holding out your hand to me to bring me home. I know you are happy, Sorry its so hard to move ahead we had so many plans, I talk to you all the time, do you hear me? Love you Thomas Mach and thats forever!!
Mary Brulatour
May 1, 2008
We thought of you with love today,
but that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
and days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name,
All we have are memories,
and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
We have you in our hearts.
April Mach
February 23, 2008
I see you everywhere I look. In the trees, the grass, the flowers, and most of all in the clouds. It seems like every day something out of the ordinary happens, like a sign just to let me know your still there. Never have I seen so many classic cars as I have in the past few months, and every time one passes by I find myself fighting off the tears. We still had so much left to share. I still had so much left to learn from you. I still hang on to the last time I spoke to you, just earlier that day. You told me how proud you were of me and it made me cry. I missed you so much. It had been almost a year since I had last seen you. I was getting ready too come visit in just a few months.
You were more than my father, you were my best friend. I miss you Dad, and I can't wait to see you again one day. We can sit down with a cup of coffee and a waffle house grilled cheese and catch up on our lives. P.S. Give Ralph a hug for me.
Sandi Bergen
February 13, 2008
My Dearest Tommy, From the 1st moment I looked into your beautiful blue eyes, When I saw that sweet smile, felt your embrace, I took your hand, "I was in Love." I knew at that moment we were to be together. The spirit guides with GODS guidence worked and brought us together. Our time together was the best years of my life. You were GODS gift, for GOD did bless me when he brought you into my life. A truly amazing gift from GOD. You enriched my life, blessed me with your love, You completed me! I carry you in my heart, mind, and soul my entire being. You touched my heart,
changed my life.
You touched so many people with your love, compassion, and giving of yourself. I miss you Thomas, there isn't a moment that goes by in time that I don't think of you. Our memories together are so precious. I miss you this Valentines day "EVERYDAY." I am in a void, empty so incomplete without you. You will always be my best friend, the love of my life, MY SOULMATE. So strong in your faith, Your love of GOD. The Angels came took you home to heaven and one day we will be together. I will always love you completely, truly, forever my heart, eternity
I will see you in Heaven. I know you are with me in spirit, there are times I can feel it, with little things that happen I know you are with me.
Sandi
melissa wood
February 2, 2008
Tommy is missed very much. he was a very good person. Kyle cries about Tommy alot. Cassidy hears a song on the radio and she will start to cry. Shane always tells little stories about what he use to do with Tommy. Tommy was the best thing that happened to my mother.
LCpl.Andrew Freudenberg
December 29, 2007
Tommy was the best! I was concerned when my mom said she met someone special. I called my brothers and asked them check out this guy. I didn't want mom to get hurt. Little did I know what a truly great guy Tommy really was,until he wrote to me while in bootcamp.He later drove from Texas to South Carolina to see me graduate as a Marine. He later drove from New York with my family to see me graduate in the Marine infantry, I was not able to come home but we were able to spend some quaility time together. Tommy liked to have fun, That day he took all of us out and found a go cart race track were we raced and everyone there enjoyed our antics,for we had water pistols. That day I needed a cosigner for a special gift for my mom Tommy was that cosigner. Tommys love for my mother(Sandi) their love for each other was a special bond,They knew they were souls mates and seeing them together you knew that was true. Tommys love, giving nature, compassion,a truly remarkable Man. One day while I was in afghanistan I called home,Tommy was able to take the phone and put the phones together so I could talk to mom while she was at work,Tommy I MISS YOU YOU ARE THE GREATEST. PEACE BE WITH YOU. LOVE YOU MAN My only regret was I was not able to have more time with him.
faith
December 28, 2007
dear tommy just stopping buy to wish you a merry x-mas and a happy new year.... you r loved by sooo many people and always thought of...............i no your star is shinning above us.........
MICHAEL TOCCO
December 25, 2007
TO THE MACH FAMILY,
THERE IS NO WORDS TO DISCRIBE HOW I FEEL ABOUT TOMMY'S DEATH,I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE HE'S GONE FOR EVER, THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS I'D WAKE UP AND IT ALL SEEMED LIKE A DREAM (BUT REALITY WOULD SET IN)I KNOW THAT IT'S EVEN WORSE FOR THE CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS. I REMEMBER THE FIRST DAY I EVER LAID EYES ON TOMMY & JOHNNY MACH, I WAS AT MASTROPOLO'S HOUSE, CUTTING THEIR GRASS, (I WAS ABOUT 11 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME) & I SAW THESE TWO NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, THAT DIDN'T BELONG IN THE NEIGHBOR HOOD, WITH THE COOLEST HOMEMADE CHOPPER BICYCLES IV'E EVER SEEN, MY FIRST REACTION WAS WHO THE HECK ARE THESE GUYS (I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT) NEEDLESS TO SAY WE ALL HAD CHOPPER BICYCLES AFTER THAT, I ALSO NEVER HEARD OF WIDE OVAL TIRES OR CHROME POLISH BEFORE & HOW IF YOU RUB IT ON HARD ENOUGH IT WELL STRETCH THE CHROME OVER THE RUST SPOTS (MADE JUNK LOOK LIKE NEW) AND THE WORD BOOGED UP, GWANO (BAT DROPPINGS) & I'LL BRAIN YOU, DON'T FORGET BOOKDEE,(SOME KIND OF EUROPEAN PASTRY) I ALSO NEVER SEEN SO MANY CANS OF SPRAY PAINT IN ONE HOUSEHOLD EVER, THE LARGEST SPARKLER EVER & 1/4 STICKS OF TNT, NEVER MIND M-80'S. NEVER KNEW YOU CAN CLEAN YOUR HANDS WITH STRAIGHT TRANSMISSIOM FLUID, WHEN THEY ARE VERY GREASEY, LEARNED THAT FROM DAD, LEARNED HOW TO REPACK WHEEL BEARING WITH FRESH GREASE BY HAND,THE MRS. ALWAYS GOING TO THRIFT STORES FOR GOOD DEALS, & ALWAYS IN FRONT OF THAT SEWING MACHINE MAKING SOME KIND OF WARDROBE FOR HER SELF OR SOME FAMILY MEMBER, LEARNED WHAT A BOOT JACK IS FROM JOHNNY. ONE DAY JOHNNY HAD THIS NEAT LITTLE CARD IN HIS WALLET & I WANTED ONE SO HE TOLD ME YOU GET IT AT THE POST OFFICE, BUT YOU HAVE TO FILL OUT THIS FORM, SO I DID, IT WAS OUR SOCIAL SOCURITY CARD, (I WAS ABOUT 12 YEARS OLD, WE WERE HITCH HICKING INTO TOWN ONE DAY SO I APPLIED)THATS HOW I GOT MINE. MRS. M ALWAYS TRYING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. I'D ALWAYS GO THREW THE GARAGE TO KNOCK ON THE DOOR TO SEE IF ONE OF THE BOYS ARE HOME & THERE WOULD ALWAYS BE BENT CANS OF JUICE OUTSIDE IN THE GARAGE ON A TABLE(BARGINS) LEARNED THAT THE EMPTY BREAD BAGS FROM LOAFS OF BREAD KEEP YOUR FEET WARM & DRY WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FEET IN THE BAG BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR BOOTS ON, BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS FOR 2 MOUNTHS & I STILL CATCH MYSELF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BY MYSELF WIPING TEARS FROM MY EYES, THINKING ABOUT MY GOOD & CLOSE FRIEND, IT IS CHRISTMAS EVE, AND YOUR SUPPOSED TO BE HAPPY, THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR IN MY IN MY LIFE THAT I TRULY HAVEN'T ANY CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, IT'S TO COMMERCIALIZED ANYMORE. I DIDN'T WANT ANY OF THE MACH'S TO THINK THAT I DIDN'T CARE, I HAVEN'T SENT ANY SYMPATHY CARDS (TOO MANY COME IN AT ONE TIME & TO ME IT SEEMS MEANINGLESS) TO ANYONE I DO CARE MORE THAN YOU'LL EVEN KNOW, ACCUALLY I'D BE WORKING ON CARS OVER THE YEARS & HAVE DONE THE SAME JOB SO MANY TIMES, THAT MY MIND WOULD DRIFT OFF INTO SPACE & THINK ABOUT, HOW IS JOHN MACH SENIOR DOING & MRS. MACH IS DOING, EVERYONE IS GETTING OLDER AND TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE, ALWAYS THINK OF THE OLD TIMES & ALL MY VERY CLOSE FRIENDS, I ALWAYS TRY TO VIST AS MANY AS POSSIBLE IN THE SHORT TIME I'M THERE. I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THIS FOR 2 MONTHS, TRYING TO EXPRESS BY DEEPEST FEELINGS, SINCE HIS DEATH IV'E BEEN TRYING TO UNDERSTAND HOW SOMEONE CAN BE HERE, THEN SWIPED AWAY IN A FLASH, ALTHOUGH IV'E SEEN MORE PEOPLE COME & GO OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS, I'M HAVING A HARD TIME WITH TOM'S DEATH, IV'E SPENT QUALITY TIME WITH TOMMY A YEAR A GO JULY 2006,I CALLED HIM ON A WIM & HE WAS RIGHT THERE HAPPY TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY FROM MOUNTIANDALE TO WARWICK (I HAD NO IDEA HOW FAR AWAY HE LIVED) TO SEE ME & WAITING TO GREET ME WITH HIS NEW GIRL FRIEND (SANDY) THE SAME THING A YEAR BEFORE JULY 2005, I CALLED HIM & HE CAME ALL THE WAY FROM MOUNTIANDALE, TO MY SISTER LISA'S HOUSE IN WARWICK, FOR A PICNIC THAT WAS SET UP AT THE LAST MINUTE, MY SISTER WAS SO WORRIED THAT NO ONE WOULD SHOW UP AND I INSISTED HER THAT I WOULD RECRUIT POEPLE TO COME & SURE ENOUGH MY CLOSE FRIENDS SHOWED UP & I'M SO HAPPY THAT TOM & I GOT TO TALK ABOUT INTIMATE THINGS ABOUT OUR LIVES,(LIKE HIS DAUGHTER APRIL & MY SON RYAN), I HAVEN'T SEEN TOMMY IN ALMOST 15 YEARS, MAYBE 20,& I'M GLADE THAT WE NEVER LOST THAT CLOSE FRIENDSHIP THAT WE BOTH WERE SO EGARLY SEARCHING FOR IN THIS CRAZY WORLD WE LIVE IN. TOMMY & I GOT INTO MORE TROUBLE AS TEENAGERS THEN ANY ONE I KNOW, MOSTLY WITH AUTOMOBILES (BOTH OF US SHOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN CAR ACCIEDENTS ALONG TIME AGO), HE & I SPENT TIME TOGETHER (JULY 2006)HELPING KENNY & CAROLYN GET KENNY'S S10 PICK-UP RUNNING SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE A VEHICLE TO RUN AROUND TOWN IN,I LEARNED MORE ABOUT TOMMY & HIS GENEROSITY, THAT DAY, CAUSE HE SUPPRISED ME BY WANTING & WILLING TO PAY FOR THE FUEL PUMP THAT KENNY'S TRUCK NEEDED, & WASN'T EVEN WORRIED ABOUT GETTING PAID BACK (ABOUT $300.00) HE WAS READY TO PAY FOR IT IN FULL, LUCKILY FOR TOM THE NAPA STORE DIDN'T HAVE THE PUMP IN STOCK & COULDN'T GET ONE FOR A COUPLE DAYS, I'M REALLY GLAD THAT I AT LEAST GOT TO SPENT A LITTLE BIT OF QUAILTY TIME WITH TOM, THAN ABSOLUTELY NONE AT ALL, HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND I'LL MISS HIM VERY MUCH, IT'S TRUE YOU'LL NEVER HAVE FRIENDS LIKE FRIENDS YOU HAD WHILE YOU WERE GROWING UP, ALWAYS HAVE LOVED TO ENTIRE MACH FAMILY, TRY TO ENJOY YOUR CHRISTMAS: LOVE & PEACE ON EARTH & I MEAN THAT MORE THAN EVER, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MICHAEL TOCCO
Mary Mach Brulatour
December 23, 2007
Thank you to all who have entered condolences in the guest book. The memories shared of Tommy mean so much to us. If you have tried to enter and had troubles with the entry going through, please try again, as the problems should be rectified.
Sincerely,
The Mach Family
Stephen V. Alba
December 2, 2007
I grew up with Tommy Mach in Warwick, New York. He was already a special person as a teenager: very mature and very careful before he spoke. He had all the good qualities that I always wanted. It was always nice to be with Tommy because his personality was warm, gentle and consistent.
He would occassionally ride his bicycle to my house to visit. Ironically,
Joe McHugh
December 1, 2007
Mach Family,
We grieve with you in the loss of Tom. He had a heart as big as Texas and I will always cherrish the times I was fortunate enough to help him with the kids at Elliott Elementary School teaching them to build models. He is a friend and will be missed. May the Lord give you peace and comfort and rejoice in knowledge that Tom is with the Lord celebrating.
Chris Speigner
November 28, 2007
Tom was a great guy. I remember watching him work with "the Hamsters" at Elliot Elementary in Houston. You could see the light of his soul shining through as he helped the kids build. It was truly his calling. I will miss you very much Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with those you left behind. I know we'll all have a great crusie night when we see you on the other side.
Mr. Buggs
November 28, 2007
It was truly an honor to have worked with Mr. Tom and the kids at Eliiot Elementary. He was an inspiration to all. My prayers & condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Alan Wood jr
November 21, 2007
Tommy was a special person, Never have I ever met a person who was so giving of himself. The man had so much to give and offer, Respect, compassion, love of others. The special thing was when he came into my mothers life. I never seen two people sharing, caring and loving each other as they did. He brought so much happiness to my mothers life. Tommys passion for cars, a very talented man became a jack of all trades. The funny thing was how he would think the longest time and analize the situation before starting any project. Tommy is and will be missed by myself, My mom who loved him dearly, i wish their dreams could have been forfilled. and all who knew him. God Bless you Tommy!!
mike bergen
November 17, 2007
To all those who knew tommy you knew he was kind caring and loving to all he knew and didnt know. He would literaly give you the shirt off his back. For the few short years i knew tom he amazed me with all his knowledge. and the love he showed for the most important people in his life. His compassion for cars was unbelievable, he could tell you what kind of car was comin down the road without even looking at it. Tommy also showed alot of love towards my mother. He treated her with the respect and compassion and love that she deserved. I have never in my life seen her so happy, she smiled more in the time she was with tommy then she did in her entire life. So i just wanted to thank u tommy for showing us all how to love and be kind to all. And i would like to thank everyone else who came together in the time of need to be with us and help us through the hard times. Also i would like to thank every one who shared there stories about tommy, most of them started with, "remember when tommy". So again thank you all.
Sandi Bergen
November 16, 2007
My Dearest Tommy You filled my life with so much Love, you are forever in my heart my soul, you are and will always be my soulmate. you are forever Love of my life, we will be together again for eternity. Love You Sandi
Richard Shouse
November 16, 2007
To the family and friends of "Mr. Tom" as the kids called him at Eliot Elementary here in Houston, my prayers for your comfort at this time and my thanks to the Lord for putting such a great guy in our path. An inspiration to us all.
lorri robbins-ovsiovitch
November 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
the ovsiovitch family
November 10, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
FAITH PATTAVINA(ovsiovitch)
November 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. i know that my memories w/him are wonderful. he taught me how to drive a stick shift car w/his carmen ghia. keep the star shining above us, until we meet again.
Tommy Eileen
November 3, 2007
To Nancy and the Mach Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Tommy and Eileen
Penni Pokallus-Dunn
November 1, 2007
Dear Mach Family;
I wish you all the love and happiness I may. I am an old friend of the "gang".I met Tommy during my freshman year in high school and remember how his smile lit up an entire room. I have many fond memories of the "gang" in Wicham Village. Tommy,Ted,Joe and Michael were the fix-it guys; whenever a car, lawnmower, etc. broke down; my parents would call. I am so grateful to have had him as a friend. Blessed be, Tommy...until we meet again.
Del Alsina
October 30, 2007
To the Mach Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember him as a young child. Even then he was a great kid. Please accept my deepest condolences and just remember him tinkering with his cars and smiling. My prayers are with you all.
Del Alsina
Debbie Rush-Armstrong
October 30, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Mack,
I am not sure if you will remember me. My name is Debbie Rush and my grandparents Domenic & Margaret Colleluore lived next to you on Benson Street. My mother is Ann. My brother, sisters, cousins and I played everyday of many summers with your children. I am sorry to hear about Tommy. Even though we lost touch over the years it sounds like he was just as much fun to be around now as he was then. May God Bless you all, we will keep you in our prayers.
Deb Mastropolo
October 30, 2007
Mr.& Mrs. Mach, Joanne, Johnny, Carolyn, Nancy, Mary and the extended Mach family,
I was so sorry to hear about Tommy. He was a great guy and will be missed deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
mary brulatour
October 30, 2007
To anyone reading this guest book, if you knew Tommy or know someone who did , please pass this sight along to share memories of Tommy. We would love to hear them all.
Thank you,
The Mach Family
Patti Posten (Goodrich)
October 29, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tommy Mach
Mary Brulatour
October 29, 2007
To My Dear Oldest Brother Tommy,
Your beautiful smile and sparkling blue eyes, your warm and humble spirit, your love for God and your desire to walk and drive through life as He created you to do and the memories our family will share of your life, bring me comfort until we meet again in heaven. Thank you for teaching us patience and unconditional love, and of course anything we wanted to know about cars! I Love You & Miss You Brother,
Your Baby Sister,
Mary
MR & MRS EUGENE MUNTZ
October 28, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Valerie Alsina-Lecroy
October 27, 2007
Our hearts goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Val and John
Jeanne Alsina-Kwederis
October 27, 2007
May your family find comfort remembering his smile and the joy Tommy brought to others.. We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
Jeanne, Jim and Stephanie
Maureen Goodrich and the whole Goodrich family
October 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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