To the family . My condolences s

Sorry for your loss MY he rest in peace

A force of nature. One of a kind. A smile to light up a room. Boundless energy. Unmatched confidence. Devoted family man. Laughed hard and lived well.

Diane, Tommy, Corey and Megan, I can’t begin to tell you how sad and shocked I was upon hearing the news of Tom’s passing. I know your loss is beyond words. As you know, Tom meant so much to me and my entire family. His generous guidance and encouragement were deeply felt by my father, as he was winding down his career, and by me as a young manager on the way up. Tom provided much-needed advice on life, career, raising a family, home ownership and a myriad of other topics. Enough to fill volumes. Seeing the wonderful photos and stories posted here are like a time capsule of both the years when I remember the kids as kids, and also the intervening years during which we lost touch. Grandkids? Really?? Time sure flew by. I would like to pass on one short story that encapsulates the kind of man Tom was. My wife, Suzanne, and I met at work and it wasn’t long before we were engaged. One day, Tom came to me with a worried look and said, “Mike, grab a notebook and follow me. One of our clients is here and they have serious issues we need to work out, pronto!” So, I nervously grabbed my pad and followed Tom bounding down the hall towards the conference room. He flung open the door and instead of an agitated client, I was face to face with around 50 smiling coworkers shouting “Surprise!” and “Congratulations!”. Tom had arranged a surprise office engagement party for Suzanne and me, complete with lunch and a huge cake. Once the shock wore off, I got to join the group and wait for Suzanne to get ushered in shortly after me. Her look said it all. Jaw to the floor. Such love and friendship. All orchestrated by Tom. We tell this story often to friends and family. While you all surely deserved to have Tom in your life for many more years, God somehow chose otherwise. Please take comfort in knowing that he left behind a greater impact and legacy than most who may have lived to 100. Rest in peace, old buddy.

I was broken hearted when I heard that Tom passed away. I was fortunate to work for a company that was working with Tom.  He quite literally would light up a room when he was here, always offering hugs, kindness, and lot of laughter. Tom felt like family and in a few short years, left a huge impact on everyone in my office. He was such a positive person and somehow always knew the right words to say. Tom knew that when we were overwhelmed here and admittedly a little cranky, a tray of chocolate covered pretzels was just what we needed to get back on track.

For his family, I would like to say, how frequently he talked about you all. How much he loved his wife Diane and how supportive she was through his life and endeavors. We heard many stories about his children, and his grandchildren and how much he enjoyed the time with you all.

I recall when Lucy was due to be born, he was glued to his phone, and every time he received a text or call, no matter if he was in the middle of a meeting, he would stop everything to check if there was news about the baby. Therefore, even though I have never met his family, I feel as though I have through all his storytelling. 

One can only hope to leave such a lasting impact on people the way he has, and all the messages I have read on here are a true testimony to the wonderful person he was. 

I am sending much love and heartfelt thoughts to Diane, his children, grandchildren, family, and friends as you navigate through this time.

I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving at Grandma’s when I first learned what Hockey Pucks were. For the uninitiated, Hockey Pucks were my Grandma’s pumpkin muffins. One year, she must have baked them too long and the name stuck. I’m pretty sure it was my Uncle Tommy who called out, “Who wants a Hockey Puck?” and literally threw them to everyone at the table, laughing all the while. 

He always seemed to be laughing and always seemed to be there just when you needed him. I don’t think I ever thanked him properly, but I’m grateful for the time he came to Jacksonville when my dad had a bad motorcycle accident. It was hard for all of us, but it was a big comfort for me to have some familiar faces there during such a traumatic time. 

Aunt Diane, Tommy, Corey, Megan - I’m so sorry for the unimaginable pain you’re going through. I hope I can give you all a hug in person sometime soon. Until we can all gather around you in person, know that you’re held in love by so many people. Take good care of each other. 🤍

I know Tom as my brother-in-law, Tom or "Tommy's", dad, as well as an amazing bonus-father to my sister Lauren, and the most playful & silly Papa to my nieces Vera and Nora. Lauren and Tommy started dating when I was just 13yo and Tom & Diane and the Cusack crew have been a steadfast, welcoming, joyful and warm part of my extended family ever since. 

One of my favorite things about visiting Lauren and Tommy's family in Baltimore for holidays over the years has been the boisterous laughter and endless warmth exuded by Tom and Diane when they would come for shared holidays, or for quick pop-in visits with their granddaughters as they drove down the coast for holiday festivities. Tom would always hold out his arm wide and offer a giant hug, exclaiming "Get in here Kiddo!!! It's great to see ya, how have ya been?! I knew you when you were just a little peanut!" I will deeply miss these warm familiar moments and the joy that Tom brought to every space he entered. Seeing his love and support for my beautiful nieces and sister over the past 18 years has been such a gift. He has left a large and lasting impact on me and my family. 

My deepest condolences to Diane, Tommy, Cory, Megan and all of Tom's family. He is so deeply loved and so deeply missed.