Name: Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son
Address: Monroe, CT

To the Rainey Family, I am so sorry for your loss.  I just read this now on facebook.  I grew up with Tom and the Rainey's, was one of his best friends spending just about every day traveling to and from our houses, playing and growing up together all the way through High School.  He was one of the most driven people I ever knew and still look to for perserverance when something in my life is a little harder to get through.  I remember him never giving up his dream to go to Notre Dame and dedicating himself to achieve that goal.  I consider myself lucky to have grew up with Tommy.  Tommy, me, Geoff Grider, and Barbar Hegner were inseperable playing till dark. Once again, I along with my four boys and wife off our sympathy to you.  Paul Bonner

Tom was a gift to all who were graced to have known him.  He leaves us all with happy, enduring memories, and I am blessed for having known him. Word of his passing leaves a hole in my heart. My deepest condolences to Dorothy and his children. May you be sustained by the memories of his smile, his warmth and his love.

Dear Dorothy, Thomas, Corinne, and Adam: Words cannot express the shock I felt when I learned of Tom's passing just today. I will always remember Tom for the very kind and good man that he was, and for the good times we shared while working together at Howmedica for so many years.  It was only this past AAOS meeting when we last spoke. It was an honor to call Tom my friend.  I will keep him, and your family in my prayers. May God keep him close.

Dorothy, Tom, Corrine and Adam - we are so shocked and sorry to learn of Tom's passing. He was a great guy and we have fond memories of your years in NJ.  You and your family are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy..

To the Rainey Family,

I am so sorry for your loss of Tommy.  I remember him from when he was friends with my neighbor and they were both in the PLHS band.  What a great guy!
May God bless his soul.
Michelle Omodeo (Ekkers)

Rainey family-
I am deeply saddened to learn of Tom's passing.  Tom hired me to work with and for him at Synvasive and we quickly became good friends - always staying in touch and trying to get together when he would be around Chicago.  He was a fantastic person and his family and children's accomplishments would always come up in our conversations.  I'm very sorry for your loss.

Dear Dorothy,   I worked with Tom at Howmedica for many years.   Tom was a great work mate and friend.  Tom was a A+++ person and you and your family should be very proud of him

dear dorothy, tommy, adam, corinne and the entire extended rainey family .... words can't even convey the sense of sadness i have at the loss of tom ... as i read all the condolence messages -- it's clear that he touched so many people's lives in only the best of ways -- and we all have been blessed to have shared his "light", quick wit, integrity,and sheer joy in spending any kind of time with him .... whenever he visited my office -- he brought a "lightness" and positive spirit with his whistling a happy tune --you couldn't help but brighten up whenever he came by --- or his unique way of sharing his views with his gift of comic relief and brilliance of mind .... and always -- he was happiest and most proud when beaming about his wife and family .... his deep love for all of you was never a question -- and a beautiful thing to see ...... i feel so blessed and privileged to have known and cared for him over these last 9 years -- and the feelings of loss of someone so special being taken much too soon touches me deeply ... he is already -- and will be --- incredibly missed ..... my most sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all as you continue to navigate your grief at his loss --- yet i know he'll live on with each of you -- because his love for all of you will never die ......most sincerely --- dr. sharon weicman -- monroe, ct

Dear Dorothy, Tom, Corinne and Adam,
I had the pleasure of working with Tom for over ten years at Howmedica.  He was a joy to work with -- dedicated, professional, a great sense of humor and, most of all, a genuine love of his family.  
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hello to my Rainey relatives. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could've known Tommy better. He was too young to go. I can see a resemblance to my Aunt Betty and others from the Dempsey Clan. My prayers go to all those who must live on. May you have joy in the memories of his life. Love, Cousin Jeanie Brophy Tate

May fond memories help you as your family heals. We are so sorry to hear about Tom's passing.  God bless.

I just heard from the Howmedica family about the passing of Tom. When Tom was a Product Manager with Howmedica , he would come to Little Rock and work with my sales rep and myself and we became fast friends. I remember taking him trout fishing on the Little Red River and enjoying his company.  I know how much he loved his family and will keep all of you in my prayers.                  
Bob Kuhn  Little Rock, Arkansas

Dorothy, Corrine, Tom & Adam
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy - The Schmaling family - Carolyn, Scott,& Family

Dear Dorothy and Rainey family,
I am very sad for your loss. I had the good fortune to know Tom when we were both starting out as Product Managers at Howmedica. In addition to enjoying Tom's wonderful wit, I also got to know him as a very kind person and dedicated family man. I am fortunate that a person of  Tom's caliber came into my life and I will always remember him.

Kindest Regards,
Roy

Dear Dorothy, Tom, Corinne, and Adam, We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. With sincere sympathy, Angela, Bruce, Paul and Amanda,Marc and John Friedman

To the Rainey family - I also worked with Tom at Howmedica for many years.  We were especially close, both being responsible for knee implant product lines and both reporting to the same manager.  Tom was a good man, a sincere, knowledgeable and hard worker, and a dear, dear friend.  I am so sorry for your loss, and feel so fortunate that our lives crossed paths.  Rest in peace, Tom.

It was with much chagrin that I learned the news about Tom. I very recently returned from a 13-year stay in Europe and was looking forward to seeing some of my old friends from Howmedica. It has been that long since I have know, Tom -- such a dynamic and competent fellow ... fun loving too, but discreet. 

I will continue to remember Tom from those 'good ole days'. Those were the days in which it was a joy to go to work.  And, that was in part because I had the pleasure of working and collaborating with Tom.

I send my sincerest condolences and kindest regards,

Robert Cooley [Mahwah, NJ!

Dorothy, Tom, Corinne, and Adam--
We are so sorry for your loss!  You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Bruce, Pam, and Michael Benedict

Dear Dorothy,
I was so saddened to learn of Tom's untimely passing.  My sincerest condolences to you and your children.

Dear Dorothy, Tommy, Corinne, and Adam,
I attended mass at Holy Family today, and was saddened by the news that Tom passed away.  May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your hearts. You have our deepest sympathy.

I worked with Tom at MTF....he was a witty colleague and a smart person who frequently expressed pride in his young family and wonderful wife.  It is with sadness I learn of his passing and wish you all peace along your grief journeys.

So sorry to hear about our dear classmate departing. He was a major part of the music program. Beautiful family and see his sparkle in your childrens eyes that he always had. Whether the sparkle be mischievious or smiling it is there.
Sincerely,
Nancy Schlapfer-Porter

Dear Dorothy and family,  
I was so sorry to hear about Tom.  I have great memories of our Florham Park soccer days with him. We lost my husband, Bob, 4 years ago so we can truly sympathize with what you are going through. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Tara and Patrick Juliano

I knew Tom while living in NYC. He was always a breath of fresh air and a feeling of safe haven. Always heard about his family who which he loved so, so much and was always so devoted too. Such a great person and electric energy that will so truly be missed. My absolute condolences to his family. I know though he's not here with us in the physical anymore, he is surrounding us all with his great spirit, and that's what he always did in the living. So live on Tom as you will and Thank you for all your color!!!

Dear Rainey Family,
The Neaton Family sends their heartfelt condolences to you. What a beautiful person, generous spirit and loving humorous personality. It is so hard to believe someone so vibrant would be taken so early. Dan and my last memory was donating blood at the Dunkin Doughnuts on Rt. 25. Oh, did he carry on so about everything. We were in stitches, and the nurses loved him. We have been so blessed knowing him. Thank you for sharing him with us. With prayers, The Neatons

Dorothy, so sorry to hear about Tom. I have so many great memories from our years at ESU and Tom's visits to you. Because of your love I got to experience my first (very long) Catholic Mass Wedding including the stop at the corner bar on the way to the reception. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I was Lucky to work with Tom twice in my career, I thoroughly enjoyed his wit and his knowledge.

Tom and I used to tease each other when it came to our love of college football. Tom was a Notre Dame guy, while I am a USC guy. He teased as good as he got.

He will be missed.

Rest easy friend...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Tom in Ireland and he was a  lovely, pleasant, friendly, fun-loving person. My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Karen Finnerty, Mayo and Dublin.

Dorothy, Tom, Corrine and Adam,
Myself and my wife, Erin,  are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom.  We all worked together at Howmedica and I always looked forward to seeing Tom when I came back to New Jersey.  We laughed a lot, drank and made fun of everything and everyone.  He was a great source of joy.  He is now upstairs spreading laughter and joy.  Our prayers go out to you.

Garry and Erin Boyd

So sorry for your loss.  I worked with Tom for many years at Howmedica.  I can still see him coming down the hall with a huge grin on his face.  Keeping you in my prayers.

To the Rainey Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Tom years ago at MTF. Will always remember his quick wit and laugh.  His family was so important to him.  Will keep you in my prays over the next few days.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

WE HAVE HAPPY MEMORIES OF MEETING YOU ALL IN IRELAND.  SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, WE ARE THINKING OF ALL OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. NOELLE AND SEAMUS FINNERTY BELLEEK BALLINA CO MAYO IRELAND

We are so sad to hear the news about Tom. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Paul and Tracy Runko (Monroe, CT)

Dear Rainey Family,

I had the privilege of knowing and working with Tom 'long ago' at Howmedica.   

Deepest Sympathy and Regards - -

Ron Hall

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  May Tom's memory stay strong in your hearts.  Our thoughts are with you all.

To the Rainey Family, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. May you all find comfort and peace in the days ahead. God Bless Thomas and you all.
Barry Milligan & Family

Dorothy, Tom, Corrine and Adam,
I had the pleasure of working with Tom when I began my career as an engineer with Howmedica.  I remember his great sense of humor and willingness to help whenever he could.  Our paths crossed again years later at Stryker.  I was so sad to hear the news and I'm truely sorry for your loss.  I always picture Tom with a big smile and his laugh.

God bless

To the Rainey family, my deepest sympathy.  I worked with Tom years ago at Howmedica and will always remember Tom as a good friend and great contributor to our business.  He will be missed.

Dear Dorothy, Tom, Corrine and Adam.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Tom and I worked together off and on for the past 5 years.  He was a true and great friend and someone I will miss very much.  He was always quick witted but always willing to lend an ear.  He impacted many lives and we all will remember him with much joy and Love.  God Bless you all.

You're in our every prayer and thought.  Tom's energy and wit stay with me to this day even though I haven't seen him since our days struggling through metallurgy at ND.  He made class fun and funny.  He had a great gift - - - and he shared it at every available opportunity.  Thanks, Tom - - - you made a big difference to all of us in 84MET.

A smile that will never be forgotten...I met Tom many years ago at MTF and was so sad to hear of his passings. Comfort blessings to his family, my prayers are with you always.

... even today we can't help smiling when we see that face! Tom, we'll miss you more than words can express.  Dorothy, Tommy, Corinne and Adam ... we are so sorry

Dear Dorothy, Tom, Corrine, and Adam. My deepest condolences to all of you. I had the privilege of working with your Dad/Husband at Howmedica for the better part of 12 years. Quick-witted, intelligent, fun-loving are just some of the adjectives that immediately come to mind when I think of Tom. He touched so many lives that he came into contact with; that those who had the good fortune of knowing him are better people today because of him. God Bless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.  Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dear Dorothy, Thomas, Corinne, and Adam,

I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss.  Tom was a friend and comical confidant to me.  The times we got to spend together over the last 5 years included a lot of laughter, including some times spit-take funny laughter.  He spoke of all of you often, and we all could feel his love and pride for all of you. I am sure you all are at the core of the joy he brought to others.

My heart goes out to all of you.

To all of the Rainey Siblings and family I am so very sorry for your loss. Tommy was a funny character,always made me laugh and I am a better person for knowing him. Thank-you for sharing him with me. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your families thru this difficult time. All my love Mary Caldaro-Spicer

Dear Dorothy,Tom,Corrine and Adam,
I am so very sorry . I  have a lot of great memories and fun times shared at Mum  mums house playing by the pool. My life has been enriched by knowing Tommy,and I feel blessed to have known him. Words cannot convey how sorry I am for your loss. He is with mom & dad now looking out for them and watching over you from heaven. You are in my thoughts and prayers...Love Mary Caldaro-Spicer

Dorothy, Tommy, Corrine and Adam: 
We were so sorry to hear about Tom.  Such a terrible loss at such a young age. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.   I have good memories of Tom -- he always had a way to make you laugh. 

Helen, Billy and Kelly McLaughin

Tommy, you were always smiling and the life of the party.  I know your wonderful family and sisters and brothers will miss you dearly.  He was SPECIAL and taken too soon.

Dear Rainey Family,
My deepest sympathies,
What a wonderful man.
 God Bless!

Tom - Memry Corp

Dear Rainey family, I only had the opportunity to know Tom since the beginning of the year. In the short time I worked with Tom, I was blessed to experience the true professional and honest gentleman he was.
My thoughts and prayers to all of you.

To Dorothy, Tom, Corrine and Adam,
    I am truly sorry for your loss.  I wish you peace and may the Lord wrap his arms around your family.  I will miss Thomas' great sense of humor and his guidance. Everytime I was with Thomas I laughed and learned.  He was a great friend to me and I am truly greatful to have known him.  

                                                              Gunnar Hardwick (Phoenix, AZ)

All our thoughts are with this wonderful family in its time of loss.

Tom will be dearly missed in the orthopaedic world
I 1st met him at Howmedica and kept on meeting him 
will miss his humor
god bless
paul higham

Dear Raineys, We are heartbroken over Tom's death and wish you our sincere condolences at this difficult time.  We know his memory will live on forever in all the people he touched and knew.  Our prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy & Dave Theiler

Dear Dorothy, Tom, Corrine and Adam:
Sincere condolences from Tom's cousin (my father James Rainey was the brother of Tom's father John Rainey, my Uncle John and my Confirmation sponsor in 1962).  When 'Tommy' was young he was known as 'Terrible Tom' among the extended family, but of course he outgrew the terror and made us all proud.  I send my deepest sympathy.
Ron Rainey
New York University
15 Washington Place #3G
New York, NY 10003
October 25, 2012

Gone to soon, he was a truly great guy and he lives on in his beautiful children,  prayers for strength at this time
 He was one of those guys in HS that truly made you laugh and you loved laughing with
Linda (McElwain) Smigen (PLHS)

Tom,
You blessed us by knowing you.
 You touched us with your sharp wit and brilliant mind.  
Your gift continues through your proud family.  
God Bless you,
John May

I'm so very sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Growing up in Pompton Lakes, everyone knew some member of the Rainey family. I know words aren't much of a condolence at this sad time, but it is the best I can do from 3,000 miles away. My thoughts are with your entire family.

Tom, I know you will get through this. You are a survivor. I hope you know you are not alone. There are no words to describe how sorry I am for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Dorothy,Tom, Corinne and Adam,

My sincere condolences. I've had the pleasure working with Tom for number of years. I'm very proud to say he was one of my best friends and I will miss him deeply. He always brought a smile to my face as I know he has yours. I will continue to smile in his memory and look forward to the a day I can smile with you when we meet to remember a great man, friend, father and husband.

So very sorry for your loss,my prayers are with you & your famil

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Dorothy, Tom, Corinne & Adam,

We are deeply saddened by your terrible loss and send our heartfelt sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. 

Love,
Elaine, Chris, Brian, Katie, Jenny, Allison & Greg Miller

Dear Rainey Family,

I was saddened to hear the news of Tom's illness and even more so of his passing.  I have many fond memories of the years we worked together at MTF.  I do hope the warm family memories that you all share will sustain you in your loss.

Dorothy, Tom, Corinne and Adam,
Although I only met Tom a few times, he always had a smile on his face.  I am so sorry for your loss. 
Lisa Lilly

Cioci Dorothy, Tommy, Corinne and Adam I am sorry for your loss.
Caroline Apostol (Budd Lake, NJ)

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Dorothy, My heart is breaking for you, your daughter and sons. So, so sorry about your loss. Thinking of you all and sending love and prayers during this unimaginably difficult time.

Dear Rainey Family, My heart aches for you in this loss. Tom and I worked together at MTF years ago. He loved his family. May you find comfort in the love and remembrances. Peg Leisen-Farnsworth

Dorothy, Tommy, Corrine, Adam and the entire Rainey family. The Carroll family of Whitney Ave. is so very sorry for your loss. Tommy was funny, loyal and my childhood best friend. We all loved him.

We are so very sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. May God Bless you all and may He provide you with the peace you need to ease your pain. Love and prayers from the Naumann's in Florida

Dear Dorothy, Tom, Corinne and Adam,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, 
Kathy, Paul, Valerie, Michael and Joseph Vuto

Dorothy and Family,
I wish I had words to lighten your agony
But sometimes words are not enough.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Dorothy,Tommy,Corinne and Adam,
We are so sorry for your loss. He was so very proud of all of you. He will continue to watch over you from heaven above. May his memory be eternal. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.  
Love, Carrie, Tim, Eleni and Stephanie Simoulis

My deepest sympathy to the Rainey family.Tom was a few year's younger than me.I had lived down the street from the Rainey"s for many years. I remember playing ball on there lot with him and his sister.Back in the late 70"s. A very nice gentleman.

Dear Dorothy, Corrine, Tom and Adam.
   We are so, so sorry for your terrible loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Diana, Tim, Jeff and Matt Martin

My deepest sympathy on your loss. I first met Tommy in high school as part of the marching band. He was such a fun kid and I'm sure that carried over into adulthood. He also had a great sense of humor and was very much a part of many band trip antics. He will be missed.

So so very sad Thom was a true gentleman and friend it is with deepest sorrow I say goodbye to a man who so deeply impacted many lives my thoughts and prayers are with your family godspeed my friend....

Dear Dorothy, Tom, Corrine, and Adam,

Julie and I would like to wish you our sincerest condolences. Words cannot describe our shock. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I had the privilege to befriend your dad while we worked at Surgical Dynamics. Life has a tendency to get in the way, yet we always found the time to talk with one another, occasionally finding time for a beer and a laugh at others expense. There is no doubt that his wit and humor will be deeply missed. When times were tough, he was a sounding board for me. Not only was he a great man, he loved each of you and his eyes lit up whenever he spoke of your individual accomplishments.  Words cannot express the pain that each of you must feel. He will always be in your thoughts and memories, as he will be in ours, and that will ease the pain.  We will miss him.  God Bless You.

John Nieradka and Julie Logothetis

so sad, so young. rest in peace, tom. thoughts and prayers to your family. godspeed.

Keeping your entire family in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Dorothy, Tom, Corrine, and Adam,
My heart is aching for all of you as you are going through this very difficult time.  I am so sorry for all of you.  Dorothy, I especially feel your pain and am here for you in any way that I can help.  With all my love, Sharon Smith

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Thomas P Rainey

April 17, 1962 – October 23, 2012

Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home

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