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Steven Bass & Family posted a condolence
Saturday, October 17, 2015
We were so very sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I not only knew Tom on a business level, but personal as well and I always considered him a good friend. He always made time to talk no matter how busy he was. His kindness and words of wisdom will never be forgotten. He was a genuine person and he will be forever missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loving family. Sincerely, Steve Bass (from Coffee Pause Co.)
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Sharon Murphy posted a condolence
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Annette
I am so sorry about your husband's death. You are in my prayers and toughts.
Your friend, Sharon
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G. Keith Schneider posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
My condolences go out to the family on the loss of Tom.
I had the honor of being a classmate of Tom's at Hoover HS and of traveling with him to Woodstock in "69. He was very affable and always seemed to have a smile. His friendship enriched my life.
Bless his memory and may he rest in peace.
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Michael Casale posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
I will always remember Tom as a true professional, and a friend. As an LCTV Board member, I was always amazed at how well Tom kept up on the latest developments in his industry. I am deeply saddened by his untimely passing, and will miss seeing him at LCTV. To Tom's family, and extended family at LCTV, my deepest condolences. Tom has been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Bobbie Harper posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
To Annette and his family,
Tom is the most decent, thoughtful, kind man I ever knew. His dry humor was a cover up for the marshmallow he really was. I love Tom and will miss him. It was an honor to know him for 25 years and I feel blessed by our relationship. He is irreplaceable. You are in my prayers. My sincere sympathy for your and our loss. Bobbie
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Jane Haenle posted a condolence
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Dear Annette, Tom's mom and sister,
It is with a very heavy heart that I offer my sympathy to the three of you over the passing of your special husband, son and brother. Tom was dear to my heart as I worked with him so many years while being on the cable commission and community committee. He always strove for quality in everything he did...whether preparing the commission, working with the community, doing a program, being the executive director to perfection. But more than that he was my friend. I would miss him as a par excellent employee but it is his friendship and admiration for him as a person that makes my heart so heavy. So many times of hard work, fun, laughs, decisions done in a collaborative way and with joy of accomplishment. Tom was such a humble man and I am sure he never realized the high regard held of him by others. The last time i saw him was over a lunch together at the Shamus and he talked about future retirement, his wife, his dogs and possible return to Cleveland near family. I know how difficult these days are for you...I also lost my husband when I was 56 and he was 65. I can only assure you that eventually the wonderful memories will help heal the broken heart. My love to each of you. Jane Haenle
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Jim and Peg Lynch posted a condolence
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Annette,
We can't even begin to express our emotions. You and Tom have been our treasured friends for so long. We will keep him in our hearts as we hold you close in our lives.
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Kathy & Brian Petrie posted a condolence
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Dear Annette, we are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Tom. I enjoyed our early morning walks over the years with Cocoa, Katie, Nicko, Nellie and Molly. Many mornings we walked in silence and many we needed to walk farther to finish our conversations. May your memories bring you comfort and hold Tom dear to your heart. I'm sure Cocoa, Katie and Nicko are reunited with him, patiently waiting their turn to go walking. RIP Tom
Till we meet again. Kathy, Brian and Molly
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Rich Zapp posted a condolence
Saturday, October 10, 2015
I know Tom is in heaven right now saying, “I touched THAT many people’s lives? S.O.B, I don’t believe it!, who knew?” - LOL - I found Tom to be the most private, humble and most caring person I’ve ever known. Working side-by-side with him for over 20 years has been incredible. Even though he was my boss, he always treated me as an equal and was always there for me, both personally and professionally.
Tom was well read, loved his dogs and Annette dearly, hope I didn’t have that in the wrong order (he would have liked that). Music, gardening, and especially fishing were great passions for Tom. I know he loved going to the Lockport Library to get his books and sign out music CDs.
On the technology front, he resisted getting a cell phone at first, but once he got it, all he wanted to do was play “Words with Friends/Scrabble” with Peg and Paul. I’m not saying on work time, but I did go into his office finding him “texting”?
Tom also loved the arts. He produced a show at the Kenan Center for a while that featured a number of artists, and recently enjoyed working with Kathy and Jodi on our “WaterColors” show. Tom enjoyed working with everyone, but the arts, educational and pet/animal rescue type shows were especially his passion.
Years ago, we even “shared” a head-on car collision on Transit Rd. on the way to a meeting in Buffalo we never made it to. Obviously we made it safely out of the accident. The firefighters even decided to use the “jaws of life”, which we noted at the time the fireman seemed to enjoy using, even though we felt we could get out without them... as traumatic as that seemed at the time, it can’t compare to how I feel about Tom’s passing at this time.
Not to leave anyone out, and I’m just saying the very close, immediate, LCTV “family”, I know he truly enjoyed working with Judy, Greg, Phil C and even Buc (he always teased Buc about getting out of his office, even more than me, so that’s why I said even Buc). And of course he had a great rapport with the TWC workers here, especially Char, Shelly, Cheryl, Drew, Mike, Donny, Scott, Phil B, among others.
Another favorite memory is that on an occasional Friday afternoon, Tom, Buc and I (leaving Miss Naylor behind to “hold down the fort” since Greg has Fridays off) would travel to the Casino for lunch at the buffet. I know he liked going for two reasons: 1) Annette encouraged him to eat healthy food - but I didn’t - hmmm. 2) He knew I would treat.
I could go on, so many good memories, but at this point, Tom would normally walk into my office asking what I was doing, then look at my screen and tell me “you spelled that wrong”, “too many run-on sentences”, “grammer, all wrong”… see I can’t even spell grammar correctly. LOL
Even though Tom was the “big boss”, he was always willing to get his hands dirty, even changing light bulbs and gardening out front, oh, wait, he liked that!
I know we will all do Tom proud and carry on the tradition of quality Community Access TV and more.
Tom will be sadly missed.
Rich
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Ted Hadley posted a condolence
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Saddened to hear and read of Tom's passing...we became friends years ago through able TV and Lockport school partnerships. We lost contact over the years but I always admired Tom greatly and enjoyed our brief conversations about a variety of subjects - using we bumped into each other at library book sales. This is a big loss for the community. My deepest condolences to his family. All are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace. Ted Hadley
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Becky Burns posted a condolence
Saturday, October 10, 2015
I am so sorry for Tom's family. Tom was one of those 'good guys'. As a member of LCTV's Board, I loved the way he had of taking the drama out of the crazies. RIP, Tom.
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Tom and Cindy Savitski posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
We were saddened to hear about Riley. Our hearts r with you and pray for God to give u strength strength during this time.
We love you Annette.
Tom and Cindy
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Joe Steinmetz posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
To Annette and to the LCTV family-
I remember well Tom's first days at LCTV and my sense that he was the perfect leader for this unique enterprise. I watched from a distance as the station grew and expanded with the support of the dedicated staff and volunteers. Tom was a gentle soul, always with a welcoming demeanor and a true dedication to the station, its mission and all of those around him.
I was surprised and saddened by his passing and offer my condolences, especially to you Annette, but also to his many, many friends and colleagues.
Joe Steinmetz
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Carol McTague posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
To the Riley Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences - I knew Tom through LCTV and I admired his convictions to those who work at LCTV, the communities they serve, and to the people who watch the programming on the access channels. He was such a nice person and I know that all who knew him will miss him greatly.
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Mark Crocker posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
To the entire Riley family,
On behalf of the entire Lockport Town Board, I would like to express our sadness with the passing of Tom. He was one of the kindest men I've ever known. His smile and welcoming nature will be missed. If God has a cable network in heaven, Tom will be running it. We pray that God gives you peace and support during this sad time. Sincerely, Mark Crocker, Deputy Supervisor Town of Lockport
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Paul Foster posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
Shocked, saddened and devastated are just three words that describe my feelings since I was told of Tom's sudden passing on Tuesday. As a member of LCTV's Board of Directors since 1993, I had the privilege to work closely with Tom and witnesses first hand his dedication and compassion to make LCTV a household name in the Lockport community. Quite often I would drop by at the station and discuss gardening, his dogs, birds, fishing and sports in addition to whatever issues were impacting LCTV at the time. I will truly miss him, not only as a professional, but as a dear friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to Annette and the hard working staff at LCTV ( Tom's second family). Rest in peace my friend!
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Doug Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
Annette... My sympathies for your loss. Always enjoyed Tom's company and humor. He was so gracious and with the LCTV staff when Loraine was taping & her illness. Iam sorry for your loss Doug Johnson
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Greg and Ruth Lewis posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
Our sympathies and cares for the loss of Thomas Riley and support to his family and friends.
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Marilyn Behm posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
Tom was such a wonderful, kind and caring person!! My deepest sympathies to Annette, his family and his LCTV family. The world has lost a truly great guy!!
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Dennis Caisse posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
I am saddened and shocked to learn about Tom's passing. I worked with him as a volunteer at Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara. He was kind, energetic, and was always a friend. He will be missed.
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Betty scrivano posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
Annette and family, so sorry to hear of Toms passing. I have such good memories of working with him at LCTV. He was so patient with me and our crew. I'm offering my sincere sympathy and will keep him in my prayers. Fondly, betty
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tTherese Krull posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
Shocked and saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
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Kathy OKeefe posted a condolence
Friday, October 9, 2015
Annette and the LCTV family my heart goes out to you, may God bless you with memories of love and laughter. Tom was such a wonderful, sweet person and a blessing to the community.
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Kathleen Giles posted a condolence
Thursday, October 8, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man and a friend. Not only did he support Jody and I on our show, but he shared his stories with me about Ireland, gardening, etc. He will leave an empty place at LCTV that won't ever be filled. What a nice man. I had spoken to him, hugged and blessed him days before the surgery. I can't describe my feelings of loss and sadness. I will miss him. I will have a Guinness for him as soon as I can and toast him with my father's Irish toast, "Here's to those who are far away, wishing they were neigh, if this drink could bring them back, I would drink the ocean dry".
Kathleen Giles
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Kim Rehm posted a condolence
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Annette, Please know that we are thinking of you, and want to extend our deepest condolences for Riley...We are here for you anytime, love Kim and Ed
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Joanna Torreano posted a condolence
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Tom was always so helpful with any questions I had as a volunteer at LCTV. I will miss his honesty.
Anytime I had a question I would knock on his open door. He'd look up and say, "What can I do Joanna?"
Prayers to all.
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