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Thomas MEROLA Obituary
61, passed away unexpectedly May 13, 2015 at his river home on the Suwanee. Tom was the owner of Country Squire Barbershop where he started with his father 30 years ago. Tom was a family man who is survived by his four children, Janell Eichelberger, Philip, Lauren, and T.J. Merola; as well as his 5 grandchildren with 1 on the way; sister, Debbie Burge and brother, Jim. He moved to Florida from Ohio at age 9, where he attended Dunedin schools. Tom's friends knew him as "Mo-Green". He will be remembered as a friend to those who walked through his shop and for his strong work ethic. A service will be held Thursday, May 21, at 5:30 pm Weaver Park in Dunedin followed by a gathering at 315 Banquet Hall on Orange St., Ozona.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas MEROLA
Mary Stewart
May 13, 2021
Its an unusually chilly day here on the Suwannee, gonna have a Bonfire here on the grounds that you helped me clear . Phil's family comming up for Memorial weekend hopefully. HOPE YOU SEE THE BONFIRE FROM HEAVEN, miss your crazy butt!
Brian Harris
June 4, 2015
I am so sad, having just heard about Tom's passing. He was a great guy and barber. To me,there will always appear to be a vacant chair in his shop.
mary Stewart
June 3, 2015
Sleep in peace my speacial friend so glad to have the time we shared with your family and. Seven plus years with your children,we were all so young and happy back then.see you in everything every aspect of nature at the river houses.forever yours forever young.PEACE OUT,Ms Stewart
E.
May 23, 2015
It was sad news to here of Tom's passing. I met Tom his first year in little league baseball in Dunedin. Tom was always part of what was happening and could always make you laugh. Tom get the card deck out and you and DWT won't have long to wait and we'll have a full table once again to play 3 card guts. P.S. Tom wait for us to get there before you deal them!
Rob Moody
May 22, 2015
I am still in shock. I've been going to Tom for over 12 years. Tom will be greatly missed by me and my family. I always looked forward to talking to him and catching up.
Sibyl Hamrick
May 21, 2015
God speed Tom.
Ed Ellis
May 21, 2015
Really enjoyed getting to know Tom. Met him in freshman year...we played football together against a varsity team in scrimmage game and beat them. I went to his barber shop often(when I had hair, haha)...and we had some great conversations. I will miss Tom! My condolences to his family.
William "Bip" Murphy
May 21, 2015
Tom "Mo-Green was a great guy who I ran with for many years when I was younger. My deepest condolences to the family of Tom and remember the good times. As Baby Nel said he was a good poker player! When I got drafted in 1972, he was going to enlist with me in the Army on the buddy system. Thank God he used his head and backed out. Good job Tom! You will be missed!
SAM ANGELBERGER
May 20, 2015
TO A GOOD OLD BOY AND FRIEND FOR 50 YEARS.YOU WILL B MISSED. I WILL REMEMBER YOU FOREVER.YOUR FRIEND SAM .
Steve Nelson
May 20, 2015
I was with Tom when he gave himself the nickname 'Mo Green'. What a character!! I sweat a lot with him at football practices, he was a tough dude when he wanted to be. I was a bellhop with him too! He was a smooth operator for sure! I will miss him more than I can say, he was my good friend - something that is used too lightly these days. You were a son, a man, a husband, a father, an uncle, a grandfather, a damn good poker player, and a great guy! I will miss you Tom, you were you - and I loved that about you!!
Julie Ringeisen
May 20, 2015
My condolences to Tom's family, children, grandchildren, brother and sister. I know he will be greatly missed.
Micki Skinner
May 19, 2015
How can I say good-bye to THE FAMOUS TOM MEROLA? I can't - and so you will be in my heart and mind, forever.
laura richardson
May 19, 2015
Tom. You had the best sense of humor..even if we didn't see eye to eye all the time lol. And wow! You were always such an inspirational family man. I will miss you..I will miss my occasional drive by and hello at your shop...we definitely had a few good laughs there. Peace be with you my friend.
Love you!
Laura
Robert Baker
May 19, 2015
My cousin Tom, nice guy and had many many friends that our friends of mine too. Such a good future with all the hard work he did at his barbershop. He will be missed with his personality and humor.
Stacy Stangle
May 19, 2015
Tom was a good man and a loyal friend. He greatly loved, and was very proud of, his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Stephanie Walker
May 19, 2015
I have known Tom for over 30 years and I am just in shock, Tom was so full of life. Always such a pleasant person.
Danny & Brenda Berry
May 19, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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