I first met Tom in front of John Pearl School waiting for our daughters to come out from kindergarten. We were talking and found out the girls were in the same class. The next day, I met his wife, Mary, and became friends. I was a single mom working full time. To help me out, Tom would watch my daughter along with watching his own children while Mary was working.

Even though it was his time with his kids, he would never say no to watching my daughter, whether it was going in the pool, getting ices and even the circus. I'm very thankful for Tom and Mary in every way. I miss you Tom and love you Mary and kids.

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I first met Tom in front of John Pearl School waiting for our daughters to come out from kindergarten. We were talking and found out the girls were in the same class. The next day, I met his wife, Mary, and became friends. I was a single mom working full time. To help me out, Tom would watch my daughter along with watching his own children while Mary was working.

Even though it was his time with his kids, he would never say no to watching my daughter, whether it was going in the pool, getting ices and even the circus. I'm very thankful for Tom and Mary in every way. I miss you Tom and love you Mary and kids.

All my love,

Carole Springsteen-DeLuca, Medford