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God, were you redecorating your heaven for spring? Our hearts are desperate to know why did you take from this earth such a beautiful thing? Did you know whatever kind of music you created he was sure to sing? I know you wanted your heavens to be so blue, but we also needed the brilliant hues of his eyes to feel alive too. We do not ask for much, and we know you wanted to see Tommys wings for yourself and turn them Golden with your touch, but our hearts beat unfamiliar now, and we spend our days unfulfilled. Do I even have to tell you how we miss him so much? Maybe if I knew your plan, then I could tell my heart and pass it on to others ever so gently in their hands, with all of our hope adjoined, perhaps it will be easier to understand.......Have to admit i was angry with you...but that you already know, I am uncertain in thinking if I will never be angry again.....but again you know my words before I speak them ...I know once your Angels have him embraced within their wings, they will hold him ever so close, singing in his ears, and his laughter will echo throughout the clouds and reach all of us when we are most a peace ....some of us in our dreams, driving in our cars, listening to music, reflecting on memories........I know that you will take care of him, please love him , he is now holding his Mothers hands, he is reborn....and when his heart is a glow, seeing the sun so vibrant in the sky, this is Tommy, that I know...........I am sorry that I question you, i speak out for all of us who have lost their way these past months...give us direction, give us solace, and let us find comfort in knowing how loved Tommy is and in how much we are loved by him.........T.M.S 6/20/04

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This is not easy for me to do, but i will give it my all. Tommy was a wonderul person, but most of all the best DAD a child could ever dream for. Tommy always knew how to put a smile on your face no matter what. His smile always brighten the room with love and happiness. Its hard for all of us who loved and cared for him dearly. I will never forget Tommy he was a big part of our lives. I will always have that question WHY TOMMY?,but i have realized that hes in a better place and hes with the the woman that he really loved and that is his MOTHER. No one but her could ever love him as much as she did and will take good care of him better then any woman in this world. I want to say to everyone as hard as it is just remember all the good memories that he left each and one of you and remember he loved each and one you in different ways, and he always will. As Tommy always said,STAY STRONG TOMORROW WILL BE A BETTER DAY! Lenise 6/21/04

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Name: Alexis Fellhauer E-mail: sixela623@aol.com
City: Linden Country: USA
Homepage: Date: 10-May-2004 18:01:29
Message:

I knew Tommy since the third grade! He was 
my "first love". I have letters that he would 
write when "Dad and Jill" dragged him to PA for 
the weekends! He was an awesome person as a 
young boy and an adult. Tommy and I hadn't 
spoken in about 7 years and for reasons beyond 
our human power, I gave him a call about three 
weeks ago to inquire about a mutual friend of 
ours. I cherish the few moments that we talked 
and got to catch up with each others lives. 
Everything happens for a reason and I know that 
now. I'm glad I picked up the phone that day. 
Even though there are tears, I know we will all 
meet again one day.
Name: Tina M. Schiro E-mail: tms531@hotmail.com
City: Union,NJ Country: USA
Homepage: Date: 09-May-2004 19:27:21
Message:

How could anyone who knew you not have loved 
you ? Not be in love with you? Or not want to be 
loved by you? IMPOSSIBLE..this is how Tommy 
became my definition of the "love".Tommy and I 
have been a part of eachother's life for ten 
years.I can remember the first time we met .I 
was so enamoured by him. I could not help 
gravitate to him , physically and 
emotionally.These feelings never subsided only 
intensified over the years. Tommy was 
devastatingly handsome , with the charm of ten 
men.Without even having to say a word, his eyes 
and smlie said it all. Tommy was extremely 
intellectual, had a passion for history, and was 
skilled at whatever he touched. He was most 
inquisistive with eyes of an eager child, 
wanting to absorb everything knowledgeable. He 
had the heart of a lion, brave and strong.And 
this valiant quality about him , the kind we  
can only read about in books.But I was lucky to 
have met my PRINCE.  It makes me smile that the 
pic of Tommy on the homepage of this site, is  
here. I am even more pleased that I took this of 
him ( in Aruba) , we were laughing 
hysterically , which was not hard to do with 
Tommy .And the other with his unmistaken 
mischeivious smile, (Florida last year).... I am 
glad to be able to share my memories with all 
those who love him dearly. We built a beautiful 
home together , foundation consisted of love, 
patience and most importantly friendship. I can 
still hear him saying to everyone , I 
knnnnnoooowww you do not have your shoes on in 
the house?...lol. I can sit here forever and 
name all of the many reasons why I fell in love 
with Tommy over the years , but I will not 
because the reasons are enevitable if you knew 
him ,mostly because they were sacred. He is the 
love of my life and the bond that we shared at 
one time was that of a husband and wife. I made 
a promise to God , his Mother, Dad & Ma (Jill) 
that I would love,honor, & cherish  and take 
care of him with all my heart, this is why 
within his, he has taken pieces of me. Where 
even there his eyes will compliment even 
Heaven's bluest skies. I love you Thomas Carmine 
Vitale Jr. , but loved loving you even 
more....My little Bull...You always said, I was 
your Angel , only I guess your wings were 
Golden , see you when I get there.....xo
Name: Brian Ferrara E-mail: Brian.Ferrara@Revlon.com
City: Carteret Country: USA
Homepage: Date: 09-May-2004 15:36:52
Message:

I've spent the last couple days trying to 
figure out what I should write about 
Tommy...more importantly, I wanted to make sure 
that whatever I wrote captured all the great 
things about him. I finally realized that if I 
really were to capture all the great things 
about Tommy, I would be writing for days!!!! 
Anyone who was fortunate enough to come in 
contact with Tommy whether it be for a brief 
moment or a lifetime could easily tell what a 
great person he was. I however was one of the 
lucky ones who had the opportunity to spend a 
great deal of time with him...and I am very 
happy I did. You couldn't ask for a better 
friend or person and I am proud to say that he 
was my friend.... a great one at that. Although 
Tommy is no longer here on earth I know he will 
always be with me.... as any true friend would 
be.
Name: Oscar Garcia E-mail: OG750@aol.com
City: La Mesa Country: USA
Homepage: Date: 09-May-2004 13:49:23
Message:

I knew Tommy very well, I am happy to say that 
he was my best friend. He was and always will 
be like a brother to me. I remember the many 
times we went on tows after I got off work. I 
will never forget those moments...The memories 
I have of Tommy will always stay with me. I 
find this entire experience surreal. I just 
can't believe that he is no longer with us. I 
have asked myself many times over, why it is 
always the good people who have to be taken 
from us. But I am reminded that after all, the 
lord does need his Angel's by his side. I am 
very honered to have know Tommy and grateful we 
were so close. Eventhough, I was unable to 
spend this last year with him. I feel we were 
closer than ever. I will never forget him

Name: Dawnmichele PalmieriE-mail: dawniegirl73@optonline.net
City: BrooklynCountry: USA
Homepage: Date: 21-May-2004 21:38:03
Message:

I'm sure most people will aggree that Tommy has 
left a lasting impression on everyone who was 
lucky enough to know him. 
Tommy and I met through work and developed a 
relationship that I have ALWAYS held dear to my 
heart. From his beautiful, piercing blue eyes 
to his super large heart; Tommy was THE MOST 
motivated person I have ever known but yet laid 
back at the same time; I wish I could be that 
way!! We had some great times together and he 
will always hold a special place in my heart. 
One would say we lost touch, at least that is 
what I thought but I would have never have 
found out about this terrible tragedy if it 
wasn't for the angel up above who "told me" and 
I truly believe that angel was Tommy. 
I am priviledged to have known Tommy; I have 
always cared about him and will miss him 
deeply. He is a wonderful person and after 
speaking with his family today, I have come to 
realize where he received all of his wonderful 
qualities. 
Tommy, it feels good to know that there is  a 
special person such as yourself watching over 
me. Until we meet again...
Name: Camille BerardinelliE-mail: Civic280@Verizon.Net
City: LindenCountry: USA
Homepage: Date: 19-May-2004 20:36:35
Message:

I did not know Tommy, but from what i`ve read 
he was a great guy. My brother had told me what 
happened, and since i did not know Tommy 
personally ,i wanted to pay my respects here. 
To all of Tommy`s family, I am sorry for your 
loss.  
Name: Dad & JillE-mail: jillster2163@comcast.net
City: Long ValleyCountry: USA
Homepage: Date: 18-May-2004 21:02:22
Message:

It's so hard for us to believe that it has been 
a month since you were called away from all of 
us.  The first few days seemed like a horrible 
nightmare, then a blur . . . seeing all the 
faces of our family and friends, some we hadn't 
seen in a very long time, and those who have 
been right by our side all along.  Laughing at 
their stories about you, and crying with them, 
and feeling their pain. Watching them watching 
us, seeing their tears, their heartache, their 
pain, and wondering how we were ever going to 
get through it. 

How could this have happened to all of us?  Why 
would God take someone so special, so loving, 
someone who touched our hearts and our minds, 
who made us think about who we were, who had so 
much left to accomplish in life.  Just at a 
time when your life was starting to fall into 
place.  You were still rushing around, tying up 
loose ends, but taking some time for yourself, 
although still too little.  You still worked 
too hard, too long, too many hours.  But you 
had a dream for your future, and how it was 
going to be.  And for this to happen, it seems 
like a cruel joke.  

But, as we search our souls each day, and look 
into each other's eyes and see the gut-
wrenching pain, we still smile about you. We 
smile at the thought, as strange as it may 
sound, of you those last fifteen minutes on 
that bike, and we know you were probably 
smiling, singing to yourself and just loving 
that feeling of the sun on your beautiful face, 
the feel of the bike, and just being there.  
And as much as it hurts, we are thankful that 
you were doing what you loved.

We will still shed tears and mourn for you, 
because things will never be the same without 
you.  I look into your father's eyes when he 
looks at pictures of you, and when he listens 
to your favorite songs, and I wonder how the 
hole in his heart will ever heal.  He loved you 
so much, and was always so proud of you.  And 
though I didn't give birth to you, we shared a 
very special bond the last few years.  You gave 
me something that I only dreamed about, and 
that was your love and respect.  We came along 
way, baby!  :-)

We know that when God needs new angels to help 
him watch over all of us on this earth, He 
calls them home to Him.  We know you are 
watching over all of us and you will be our 
guardian angel now, and that you will still 
keep watch over Tony and Tammy. :-) We are 
trying our best to be strong because we know 
that's how you would want us to be. So, we must 
let you go for now, but we will not say good-
bye to you, because we WILL see you again one 
day, and that will have to be our comfort for 
now.  

All our love to you, always & forever. . .




Name: Ed Mac KenzieE-mail: emack@emackstudios.com
City: Scotch PlainsCountry: USA
Homepage: www.emackstudios.comDate: 12-May-2004 11:52:54
Message:

I only became good friends with Tommy about a 
year ago, but the short time I Had Tommy in my 
life will not be forgotten. Tommy was a good 
soul and a great friend. Tommy, it was my honor 
to know you,Thank You for all that you did for 
me. You will never be forgotten!
Name: Tracy NocerinoE-mail: THEDOCKTLB@aol.com
City: Palm Bay, FLCountry: USA
Homepage: Date: 10-May-2004 20:33:25
Message:

UNCLE TOM, JILL, TAMMY, AND TONY, 
EVEN THOUGH ME AND THE KIDS ARE SO FAR AWAY, 
TOMMY IS STILL SO CLOSE IN OUR HEARTS, I STILL 
CANT BELIEVE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SUCH A 
WONDERFUL LITTLE GO-GETTER.I REMMEMBER TOMMY 
FROM SUCH A LITTLE BOY AND ALWAYS ADORED HIM, 
HE ALWAYS HAD A SMART ANSWER FOR EVERYTHING AND 
KNEW HOW TO MAKE YOU LAUGH AT ANYTHING. I KNOW 
HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY FROM EVERYBODY. I AM 
SORRY I COULD NOT BE THERE FOR YOU PHYSICALLY 
AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME IN YOUR LIVES, BUT JUST 
REMEMBER, YOU ARE HERE WITH US IN OUR PRAYERS 
AND IN OUR HEARTS. WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH, GOD 
BLESS AND I WILL BE IN TOUCH. TRACY AND THE KIDS




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