Memories of Thomas "Tommy" Walter Chapman

In memory of

Thomas "Tommy" Walter Chapman

Queens, NY

March 13, 1941 - June 25, 2025

Mar 13, 1941 - Jun 25, 2025

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Ian Chapman

2009, Killington, VT, USA

Dad took to skiing like a fish to water and taught Guy and me when we were just kids. I remember my mom retelling the story of how they'd learned together on their very first ski trip, back when they were still dating. Thomas was hooked! She'd laugh and say, “He just kept going back up the hill again and again, saying, ‘I’m not coming in until I get it!’” Decades later, he could still "boogie on down" with the best of them.

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Natasha Goldberg

2003

Ian Chapman

Natasha Goldberg

Tommy and Cecile were both always so welcoming to me. I will forever have fond memories of Thanksgivings and other time spent. RIP and my deepest condolences to the whole family.

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Ian Chapman

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Andrew Henry

1986, Runaway Bay, Jamaica

He took me on my one and only SCUBA diving experience ever while at the Henry family reunion in Jamaica.

A 2 hour lesson in a hotel pool and then we went about a mile out into the sea. Fearless and smiling the whole time (I was terrified!), he was one of one. Larger than life!!

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Ian Chapman

The Larktones –'Why Are You Tearing Us Apart'

Leroy Parrish, Jimmy Tyler, Tommy Chapman, Lou Courtney, Harold Burch

Genre: Rock, Blues

Style: Doo Wop, Rhythm & Blues

Year: 1958

The Larktones, originating out of the projects of Rockaway Queens NY, had two singles in 1958:

'Nosy Neighbors / Why Are You Tearing Us Apart' (Riki 140)

'The Letter / Rockin' Swingin' Man' (ABC-Paramount 9909)

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Andrew Henry

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Andrew Henry

My new playlist! My new playlist! My new playlist!

Sharon Parkinson

So very sorry for your loss .May God give you and your family the strength to carry on.

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Ian Chapman

Gregory Davis

Tommy was my co worker and true friend.He introduced me to skiing many years ago and we traveled worldwide with that activity .My condolences to his family he will be missed.Rest in peace my good brother.

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Ian Chapman

2004

My folks enjoying a meal. Thomas was ever the snappy dresser. — with Thomas and Ceceile

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Andrew Henry

Natasha Goldberg

Karen Belgrave

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Karen Belgrave

Uncle Tommy was a superstar! I always remember his love of cars, sports and fitness. He was an extremely devoted husband and father. When I think about love stories he wrote one of the best with Godmother and showed me what unconditional love should look like. May his soul rest in everlasting peace.

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