Well pop was scary little surgery but I made it through . I know u was up there looking out. I miss my dad you always have been with me through all the surgeries and when had my kids . Even when I lost tons blood with Lena you had just worked a full night shift and still came to the hospital. I am so thankful your my dad I love u daddy

Happy Heavenly Birthday my dad how I miss you but I will one day see you again I wish life was longer for you everyday how we needed you here it guess god needed you more everyday we miss you hope your days an amazing beautiful day up in heaven how you deserve the best love Anna Bananas

Happy Heavenly Birthday My Love another year missing you.

A year ago you left I know god needed you pop but I’d given you life so you could be here with mama she needs you so much … that days plays over and over and I try so hard to make it not real. How I miss your conversations hugs and you I will see you one day I love and miss you so much forever your little girl ♥️

Happy 70 th Birthday on heaven Dad I love you !
8/31/21
Always and forever ❤️

Tom, I will always remember the talks we had together. The times we shared some personal events happening in our lives. I like to think we had a bond only brothers could share. You're a man of integrity, generosity, having a kind heart, Always willing to help and share (some times the shirt off your back), and Im sure our Father in Heaven has a special place for you in his house. I know we will see each other again and until then you are in good company surrounded by family, friends, and our creator and savior embraced in their arms. We will all miss you but know this separation is only temporary. 

Tom
I will miss you . Use to hear you and Anna talk for hours on phone she looked forward to your talks . I’d always say who you talking to Anna ? Knowing it could only be one of the two people in her life Mom or you .

Your heart your personality and all your traits will forever stay in my mind such a loving and kind man .

Thank you for all that you did in our life and thank you for letting me love your daughter. Will truly miss you Tom.

                 Brad

Tommy was my closest cousin. We spent 2 weeks of summer vacation together growing up until I got married......the best of times. Tommy introduced me, my sister and brother to the St. Helena area. We had a new adventure every day.  I couldn’t wait till summer came along.
The past few years we spoke frequently on the phone.  It amazed me how long our conversations lasted and surprised that we could talk about anything.  Our telephone conversations would be continuous ......we would pick up where we left off. Tommy would give me great advice and he wanted an update of the outcome on our talks on a later day.  He was a great listener. I am going to miss our talks.
Tommy...sorry I forgot to put a stamp on your Christmas card...you see, of all the Christmas cards I wrote.....yours was the only one returned......it sat on my kitchen counter for weeks...a reminder to call you so we could laugh about my ‘senior’ moment.   I will miss you Tommy....

Uncle Tom, The memory of you will continue in our hearts forever.

I remember you always having front row seats to the best shows on TV . I can still see you now with freshly vacuumed carpet, and your nice soft blanket, laid right in front of the TV with your seeds and soda...the best spot in the house. You will be missed Uncle Tom, for the quite and loving man you were.


I’ll miss you welcoming me and my family with that little “Hey Smitty “, always made me smile. No matter how much time passed, you
always made Jason and I feel so welcomed.
I’m going to miss your casual laugh /smirk in the back round during the families crazy conversations. The love you had for your family and aunt Tweddle never went unnoticed. Especially how easily you would get talked into her buying a new, extravagant purchase with your quiet, confident laugh. The love you showed for not only your family but others was powerful. We love you Uncle Tom... time may pass and fade away but memories of you will stay. I will always have that photo of you standing in your uniform as my forever favorite image ! 

Love Smitty & the Herrera’s

I met Tom years ago his wife chris work together for 20 years I was very sadden to hear that Tom had passed away my condolences to my best friend favor and her children and grandchildren am always just a phone call away if any of you need me I remember when I bought on of Tom chair I wanted bought of them but He had one all fixed up just for his self so that was a no no and I still have that chair I know it been a few weeks since his passing but I just want to say that though God take our love ones home he knows it hurts us and will give us strength to go through it God makes no mistakes may God bless you all and I love all y'all

God Called you home and left us here to carry on.

My dad was my best friend. My hero and my world. So many thoughts running through my mind about my dad but they are ones I don’t want to share. They are my memories that I want to keep! But I will say this …...

He made me and many others feel so loved. If I needed him, he was always there. There was never a time in my life my dad was not there.

He was a man with a huge heart who worked so hard throughout his entire life. He never let us go without.

He gave us everything we needed & he never complained. I don’t think he ever got much sleep either.

He built a strong foundation. Countless 16-hour late night shifts and still made it to all the events in our lives. He was the number one fan at every event he attended for his children and grand kids. Every birthday, celebration, sports event, and so many others. And Papa enjoyed every minute of it.

He always gave the best advice even if you did not ask him (lol).
Dad would go the extra mile to make sure we all knew he cared and loved us.

Everything pop did because he wanted to. Never because he had.

He was the type of person that would go without to make sure we had it. The most
selfless man ever.

He gave us unconditional love, which was such a blessing.
He raised his kids with morals, respect, and love.
He loved mama to the moon and back.
He loved everyone, he truly did.
He left a little piece of him with all of us.
He made a huge impact in my life and surly, in many others.

My heart aches because I no longer get to call, see or hug my dad anymore. But, I am truly thankful to be his daughter. No one will ever truly know the relationship me and my dad had. It was most amazing one that any little girl could hope for. My pops holds my heart and I am the luckiest daughter ever. He truly is my blessing. I thank god for all the memories, the talks, and all the love my dad gave me.

I love you daddy. I will never forget the man you were and always will be. Thank you for loving not only me but all in your life. Till We meet again.

Anna Marie

Tom- in all of these years we have known each other I have been so amazed at your kindness. You openly and without hesitation have given of yourself  , your time and your means. You are one of the most generous men I have ever known. Another admiral quality I have seen in you is your unwavering love for your family. You have been exemplary in your love for them. I will miss you so much my brother. I will always remember that time when that “blind” man thought you and I were Tweedle’s parents! It made me mad when he said it! (Did I really look THAT old??? because Tweedle and I are only a year apart!) but whenever I think of that memory I have to laugh out loud! Ok so he wasn’t blind. But he should’ve been! Anyway bro I love you. God be with you until we meet again
Mouse

I worked with Tom for 17 years at Sycamore Cogen. he was one of the smartest people I have ever known. He taught me alot about electricity. He always brought movies to watch on night shift, he liked my BBQ chicken and ribs. When he quit smoking he would walk laps around the plant for exercise and I would walk with him when I wasn't busy working. He would sit by me when we had training classes and kick my foot when I would fall asleep. His favorite saying was, "take a break".