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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Chase
David Varshavsky
February 16, 2011
Dear Tom, two years have gone by and it hasn't sunk in yet, it probably never will. You were the kind of friend one can only wish for himself..the best. Thanks for the memories, so many of them, I will be forever in your debt. Rest in peace my dear friend, and I will remember you until the 6 is a 9. The world will be a sadder place without you in it. Love David
David Varshavsky
February 16, 2011
Tom, two years have gone by and it hasn't sunk in yet, it probably never will. You were the kind of friend one can only wish for himself..the best. Thanks for the memories, so many of them, I will be forever in your debt. Rest in peace my dear friend, and I will remember you until the 6 is a 9. The world will be a sadder place without you in it. Love David.
February 15, 2011
I knew that you we're talking to me through sports when the Giants won a shut out game 9-0 that history was about to be made. I knew right then and there that the Giants were going to win the World Series. Nine was your favorite number. You would have loved the parade. I stood at Montgomery and Post and watched all the orange snow fly through the air while we celebrated the BEST WIN. I felt as though you were standing there with me. I knew you were. I love you and miss you more than words could describe!!!! Happy Valentins Day!!!
Manny Gonzalez
February 14, 2011
Whats doin? How about those Giants, not bad eh?
Hey Tom, did you have something to do with this?
Manny Gonzalez
February 14, 2011
Genoa Chase
March 13, 2009
It has been a month and I am still sad. I visit you everyday. You have the cutiest garden and you shared half the plants with Aunt Elsie. That would make you Happy!!! I plan on growing big giant sunflowers in memory to your Sweet Viviana. What ever else grows lets see if they pull it out. My world it turned upside down. I love you and miss you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genoa
xoxo
Genoa Chase
March 11, 2009
I meant to write "heart". It was very early!!!
Genoa
xoxi
Genoa Chase
March 11, 2009
I would also take a moment to Thank my husband, my high school sweet hear, my ROCK of 20 years for making me always take the camera and making me take lots of pictures. I wouldn't have so many saved moments if it wasn't for Mano, my love!!!
Thank You
I love you,
Genoa
xoxo
Before LuLu we acted like SISTERS!!! Tom liked life this way.
Genoa Gonzalez
March 4, 2009
How is Sue going to take care of the GrandbaBABIES without you, TOM!!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 4, 2009
Brown, Brown Bear your so much fun to ride!!!!!!!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 3, 2009
Let put the past away and be thankful for having each other for the MOMENT!!!
Genoa Chase
March 3, 2009
I love U for being good old TOM!!!!!!!!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 3, 2009
I miss U and the girls do, too!!! OPA!!! or Gramps!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genoa Chase
March 3, 2009
Here we are at the San Francisco ZOO!!! Having so much FUN!!! xoxo
Genoa Gonzalez
March 3, 2009
Viviana's 5th B-Day @ Peter Pan Nursery School
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
BLAM!!!! That is what is all about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
We meet again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your SON
Genoa Chase
March 2, 2009
Amazing being a DAD!!!! I will really miss you!!!!!! I will take care of your girls even you love SUE!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
Joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cassie is born July 16th 2007
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
BATHTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We MISS U
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
My dad's loves to fish!!!!!!!!!! Look at my first one of many more!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
I love you, OPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
Why OPA???? Why OPA??? I am going to miss U!!!!!!!!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
Thank GOD for amazing FRIENDSHIPS!!!!!!!!!!!
Genoa Gonzalez
March 2, 2009
Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Genoa Chase
March 2, 2009
It is hard to get along without you you were are glue!!!!
Genoa Chase
March 2, 2009
Genoa Chase
February 26, 2009
I just feel so bad because "I just want to celebrate another day of living" Tom you can watch. U were always good for thAT AND REMEMBER JUST "cALL ME"11111111111111 u WERE ALWAYS FUNNY LIKE THAT i AM STILL WAITING AND i AM LEARNING TO BE patient NOT ONE OF MY BEST QUALITIES. Genoa xoxo
Tom's Last Birthday
February 26, 2009
Tommy and Me
February 26, 2009
Tommy
February 26, 2009
Dominic
February 26, 2009
Melissa Chase
February 25, 2009
You were 32 when I was born, the same age I am right now. I have no regrets about words not spoken because I never wasted a moment with you, I loved you and you knew that. I've spent a lot of time the last week reflecting on my relationship with you, heart broken that our time was limited. I have so much to be thankful for, that it begins to soften the pain. I was able to watch you completely change before my eyes. When I was sixteen you quit drinking, an act that spoke volumes to everyone around you. At that time you would drive me to school everyday, stopping to get coffee at Fast Eddies (which you almost always spilled). You would always take a special route that never really saved time, but made you feel better because you followed your "coordinates". You began rebuilding your relationship with God, faithfully going to church every Sunday. I felt you were doing it because you had some bridges you needed to mend before you died, I thought you were crazy because you were going to live forever (little did I know). Mama would pick me up from school and I would conspire different ways to hide the sports section of the newspaper, just to mess with you. Those times were so priceless, I wish I had cherished them when I had them. When I was 18 I moved away, but no matter how far I went you always stayed in contact with me. You showed me that distance didn't change our relationship. You became my friend and my allie, without saying anything. As a child I questioned your silence, as an adult I found peace in it. For all the moments you missed in my childhood, you never missed a second of my sons lives. Any and every milestone you were either there or would call to see the outcome. Even Dominic's 5th birthday, the day before you died, you called four times just so you could talk to him. I worked late that day and wish now that I hadn't because maybe I would have been able to talk to you one last time. I cry now not for myself but for my children. I met, loved, respected and adored Tom Chase for everything you were and still are. My sons won't be given that same experience. You were a person that words could not express. To understand, appreciate and enjoy you, you had to meet you. I know Matthew's death effected you and although I always joked you loved him more because he was a boy, I know you loved all of us. I think Matthew just needed you more. I am sure he was one of the first faces that met you in Heaven, a reunion that was extrememly joyful for both of you. I now wake up each day thanking God that I was able to watch your transformation from a soul lost to one that was found. You have done so many great things in your life that the good overshadows any of the mistakes you may have made along the way. God blessed you with a quick, painless exit because you deserved it. Someone mentioned at work yesterday that we are supposed to cry with a birth and rejoice with a death. You cried when both my sons were born, which makes me think you would want us to rejoice as you entered eternal life. I'm not there yet but I am getting there. I truly believe you are happier, this way you can spend every day with all of us. I will meet you and Jax one day at the pearly gates until then no day will pass where you don't enter my thoughts or touch my life. I LOVE YOU!!!!
Genoa Chase
February 25, 2009
Top of the morning, tommy my boy I love you I promise not to let anyone get to me. Genoa xoxo
Vicki Gonzalez
February 24, 2009
Dear Tom,
It's so hard to think of you as gone! Somehow I know you are right next to us with that great big compassionate heart of yours sending love to all those who miss you so much! Yes, I know you are in the PROMISE LAND, but I also know that you are completely free in time and space now, so you can be THERE and HERE at the same time. Keep on sending us your love, and thanks for all the joy you brought to your daughters and to your grandchildren. You were (are) very special.
Genoa Chase
February 24, 2009
Thank You Vicki Gonzalez my husbands MOM. She is a very special human being that has started the freedom movement are you Human or are you DANCER? I believe we are all DANCERS and I know Tom is Dancing to the PROMISE LAND
Genoa xoxo
Genoa Chase
February 24, 2009
This painful!!! I made you a beautiful garden to enjoy while at the PROMISE LAND I love U and I know you do, too!!!
Genoa Chase
February 24, 2009
I have been sitting on the back porch this week. I miss you and our big smoke outs whats going to happen I can't keep having solows it's killing me!
Genoa XOXO
Genoa Chase
February 24, 2009
Chief, this is so painful. Yeaterday I felt you made it to the PROMISE LAND I know you made it there. Since I visit everyday, I made your spot beautiful. Tom, did you ever think you would drive such a nice ride throught San Francisco and you also got to do FREEWAY that meant a lot to me. Your friends are really missing you so much. You have a beautiful family and friends that are missing you very much Love Genoa xoxo
Anya Dreher
February 22, 2009
Hey Master Chief! You are going to be well missed. Don't worry about your family because they are pulling everything together for you. Your Gurdie Birdie is doing fine and she really likes Cheetos! Your parking spot is utilized with your Van at this very moment. I do gotta say that Kookie misses the side salami treats. But your grandkids and Sue have been sharing some yumm yumms with her. I'm glad your with your boy Matty and I'm sure he's showing you all the ropes. I miss ya Tom and am greatful to have had so many good time with you and your family over the years. Lots of Love XOxo -Anya & Kookie
Donna Cis
February 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Genoa Chase
February 22, 2009
I love U!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so missed!
WHAT'S DOING? No More Tears!!!!!!!!
Genoa Chase
February 22, 2009
Robin Wehrle
February 21, 2009
Melissa & Jeremy,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that he is in a much better place.
nicole cordova
February 19, 2009
God bless you, Tom. I'll never forget your wacky stories, your goofy smile and laugh, and your genuine concern and care for others. The picture of you is exactly how I wanna remember you. I remember him gettin down to the techno station at work, his favorite song-- "We're in Heaven". I danced with him to that song at Melissa's wedding. I'll treasure that memory forever.
Faye Rivette Barulich
February 19, 2009
Dear Tom, as you glide gently into heaven, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Faye
Manny Gonzalez
February 19, 2009
I will miss watching 49er & Giants games with you. You were an awesome Grandpa.
Linda Buckley
February 18, 2009
Bless your heart Tom. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings Linda, Ciaran and Claire Francis
Terry ODonovan
February 18, 2009
Dear Tom,
You and Sue gave me my first job when I arrived in San Francisco. You were such a gentleman and had such a good sense of humor. God bless and keep you safe.
My sincere condolences to Sue and family.
Love
Terry
Gary Teele
February 18, 2009
Tommy...
You were a very dear friend to the Teele Family. We love you and miss you terribly. God Bless you and keep you always as his Angel in Heaven. Rest Well!!
Gary Teele & Family
jean wolf
February 18, 2009
Farewell dearest Tom--I love you and miss you
Jean Wolf
Joan, Mariano, Adan, and Taylor Gonzalez
February 18, 2009
To the Chase family, we extend our love and condolences.
We knew Tom, as family. A man that had an easy smile, a love for life, and friendship in his heart. Thank you for sharing this with us; in this way we were truly blessed to call you family.
ed florence
February 18, 2009
thanks for being a friend
I miss are chats on weekend mornings or whenever we run into each other ... you are missed already
Carolyn Rivette Rodriguez
February 18, 2009
Oh Tommy boy you will be missed by all! God Bless you and hold you near! The Rivettes
San Rafael Joes, Dec, 2005
February 18, 2009
Lulus' 85th birthday, 2005
February 18, 2009
Harry Hanssen
February 18, 2009
Vaya con Dios Tom, may you rest in peace.
OPA LOVE U
Genoa Gonzalez
February 18, 2009
Opa we will miss u!!!
LOVE U
Genoa Gonzalez
February 18, 2009
I love you!!!! And you will be missed!!!
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