I first met Tommy when I was in Kindergarten. Dominick was in my class and next door was his twin brother Tommy. From first grade until Junior high school we were in the same class. We were Cub Scouts together, Little League with ST'A's, Boy Scouts, we were even Webelo leaders (a part of scouts) together. We went to summer camp together, even at camp we were in the same canoe, Tommy in front and me in the back. We even got awards for saving the lives of two other scouts that almost drowned. Tommy's family belonged to Steeplechase Pool and we went there many times. Sometimes when me and Tommy were supposed to be going to church we would go to a store on 17th Avenue and buy a bag of marshmallows, a box of pretzel sticks and a book of matches. We would then stay in the 17th Avenue train station and put a marshmallow on a pretzel and roast it with the matches. When Tommy used to hang out at Maple Lanes Bowling Ally I was there. After his parents died and he moved to Queens to live with his aunt we lost touch for a while with each other. When he was working at Shepherd’s Hut near Brooklyn College I used to meet him and Dominick there sometimes. I believe the last time I saw him was in the store (Huntington Sheep and Leather) that was Tommy and Dominick’s together. That night I went to his house and for the first time met his children. He was so proud of his house and beautiful family, even his pets. I had met his wife Susan years before at my house in Brooklyn. I was supposed to meet him in Sept of 2008 in Orlando but I couldn't make it. I really wish I did. I thought there would more time, who knew. Tommy was the best friend I ever had and I will always have a place in my heart for him. Someday we will meet again, but until then, Rest in Peace.

Joe Marsiello