Although I never got to play under coach t we were always close. During our shared years in the Daniel hand lacrosse program Coach t was always good for a laugh and drew respect from all his players; despite his laid back methods. Two years after graduating I was home from college for good and I was contacted by coach t about helping out with the freshmen team at hand. That learning experience helped me a lot and Tom was a great part of it. I remember the last game of the season, at halftime he put me in charge of the team because he had to leave, he didn't know how much that meant to me. when I heard the news that coach t had passed away I was in shock, rest in peace Tom. Sail away Brotha

I played lacrosse for coach T four years ago as a freshman in highschool. He was a great coach and an even better person. I broke my collorbone that season and right after it happened he called me and let me know he loved me and that he was thinking about me. You will be missed coach.

I am very saddened to say that i just heard about the sudden passing of Coach T in November. I had the privledge of playing for Coach T back in 2009 for the DHHS lacrosse team.I will never forget how Coach T treated every player on his team as if they were his own son. I truly enjoyed going to practice every day just so I could talk to the coach, not just about lax, but life in general. He was a great man with a huge heart who loved to be around kids. It is a shame his life was cut short at the age of 64. My late condolences go out to his family and loved ones during their time of grieving. I will never forget you Coach T. See you on the other side.

My sincere condolences to Tom's family. I knew Tom from the YMCA. Years ago, Tom would swim at lunch time with our group, when he wasn't playing basketball. He was a good friend and will be missed.

I met Tom at the YMCA enjoyed playing basketball with him and talking about our kids I'm very sad to hear of his passing I wish his family Peace

I am so saddened just hearing the passing of Tom. We grew to know each other at the ymca and we would address each other almost every day as Coach . The kindness and most honorable guys I know i send my deepest sympathy to you all and pray that he is with the angles

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom's family. My husband and I both met Tom at the YMCA playing basketball and have enjoyed getting to know him over many years. We are both saddened to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful man and we will miss playing, talking and laughing with him on and off the court. We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Susan and Stephen Sacco

I wish to extend my deepest condolences to you. Tom was a trusted business associate over many years and I treasured his appraisal work and expertise. There are a number of matters for which Tom is owed for services rendered in connection with appraisal work he performed for clients of our office, Cohen and Acampora, so please contact me as soon as you feel capable of doing so. Once again, I want to express the deep loss I feel on Tom's passing and wish you only the best your family in the future. David Weiss.

This is such sad news; I am devastated. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Tom and I worked together every so often at AGA; we shared waterfront land sales and marina discussions; I will miss helping him with data and having him help me with marinas; I will miss him at company Christmas parties. He was such a proud father, grandfather, and husband. This is too sad. My heart cries out for you all.

I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a kind man who always took the time to make those around him feel important. I consider myself very lucky to have gotten to know Tom over the last few years. I really enjoyed spending time with him and talking with him, both on and off the basketball court. Tom was a great teammate and always made it fun for everyone around him at the YMCA. 

Tom always seemed happy and was very proud of his family. He especially enjoyed talking about coaching lacrosse and traveling with his wife and sharing stories about his children and grandchildren. 

I will miss Tom very much and am truly sorry for your family.

My thoughts are with Tom's family. As a member of Tom's YMCA family, I will greatly miss him here. He always had a kind word or smile to share and certainly was one of "the guys" at the Y and will be remembered fondly by three decades of friends here.

Rose, Lindsay, Kaylee & Jacob, 
My prayers are with you during this very sad & difficult time. May you be comforted by the love of family & friends. 
Sincerely, 
Terry Tovey

Dear Lindsay, 
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We went over a lot of fences, under a lot of bridges and around a lot of trouble through the years. Blood brothers to the end. Miss you Bro!

I knew Tom since kindergarten and we grew up together graduating 1967.tom was one of the nicest people I ever came in contact with.He was a true friend.

"Rosie"-- still here for you. I loved Tom's obituary, especially the part about his impact on the grandchildren. I hope in the midst of all this sorrow, you can be thankful today, tomorrow, and always for his presence in your life! With love- Deb

OBITUARY

Thomas A. Merola

January 8, 1950 – November 24, 2014

Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home

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