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Tom was our oldest brother. We love him and will miss him very much. He had a very gently soul.
John and Cathy Desmet
August 11th, 2010 at 12:00am
The oldest sibling of the clan, lead the way in many of life's journeys and ushered me along the path with love and humor. I will never forget those lessons.
Chris Desmet
August 12th, 2010 at 12:00am
My big brother Tom. He was always an inspiration to me. SOOOOO COOOL. The inventor of snookin' The star gaurd of St. Pauls championship B-Ball team. Probably too deep for his own good. I will miss you and continue to use you as an inspiration in my life. Only the good die young. You were WAY to young. Love you Tommy
Julie Desmet
August 12th, 2010 at 12:00am
Life will never be the same without you, TCD. I recognize you as successful, fiercely independent, pensive, private and intellectual and mostly my focus in life. No accolade is enough though you would protest such flagrant admiration.
Bobbi Rapley Ellini
August 12th, 2010 at 12:00am
"Tommy" my BIG brother. Patriarch of a family of 7 children. always my rock. If I was too emotional, you were always my voice of reason. I will treasure our very, way too short of a life together. thankfully we just shared several hot, sunny summer days and nights together, sharing a cold beer and many, many stories. We talked about your retirement and a trip to the U.P. this fall to visit Sam. I thank God you have 2 sons to carry on the best parts of you. I will love you and miss you everyday of forever. I know now you are finally at peace, and I am working at being ok with that. your baby sister "red"
TERESE DESMET CHAPIN
August 12th, 2010 at 12:00am
Tom brought my darling baby sister joy, happiness, love, self-confidence, comfort and fun. He impressed us with his intelligence, quiet thoughtfulness, composure and compassion. I cry for my sister's loss, I grieve that we will not have our promised conversations. I send sympathy to all his family and friends.
Billie Rapley Boyle
August 13th, 2010 at 12:00am
"Gone West into the sunset, not alone but in the company of friends who have gone before."
William H. & M. Lonnie Rapley - Surprise, Arizona
August 14th, 2010 at 12:00am
Sam and Joe I wish I could have seen you this week-end.We had a pretty nice mass in memory of your Dad. I know you are not religious but it was mostly just an honor to him ,and how much his bothers, sisters,and Mom loved him. He loved you two a thousand more times more than that.Do the best you can, your Dad would have liked that. Love you guys. Aunt Julie
julie desmet
August 17th, 2010 at 12:00am
Very sad news when we recieved word on Toms death. Not seeing Tom for many years, I have some great memories of really good times. Monica's and my thoughts and prayers are with Tom and his family.
Tim and Monica Irelan
August 18th, 2010 at 12:00am
Tom hired me when I was 18. That was ten years ago.
Shannon Vanoss
August 24th, 2010 at 12:00am
Tom was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him occasionally through the Township. He will be missed.
Scott Post
August 25th, 2010 at 12:00am
Tom U were a great person and thank you for all your help in the past you will be missed greatly.
Charles SPeiser
August 27th, 2010 at 12:00am
You will be greatly missed Tom. You were like a big brother to me. I sure will miss Saturday's during Football season talking about Michigan Football. I will have my Wolverine flag out every weekend like always, but it will have a special meaning now.Love You Man.
Bob Browning
August 31st, 2010 at 12:00am
Our converstions via email will be greatly missed. You were a very special person. You will always own a piece of my heart.
Lily
September 7th, 2010 at 12:00am
I am deeply sorry to have just learned of Tom's passing last August. He was always a good friend to me, although he had lost touch over the last two years. I echo the sentiments everyone here has expressed. He and I had a great MSU-UM rivalry, and he was very much a great source of counsel to me over the years. I will miss his gentle soul very much.
Lynn Burke
July 15th, 2011 at 12:00am
