Tommy! Aspen 1991! What a fantastic, fun 
Trip!  I and all of your friends will miss all the laughs you have inspired in us over the fifty years of friendship!! !

You could not find a more friendly, caring and generous man. I got to know him through Ryan’s Bar where he turned what was at one time a rough bar into our friendly hometown tavern. He did not think of us as customers, he thought of us as friends. He was always interested in how things were going in your life and looked forward to updates. I had the pleasure of working for him as a fill-in bartender and you could not have a better boss. Tommy was a guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you asked. He made Ryan’s the Cheers of Hollis. He was a friend from the day I met him and he will surely be missed. I have nothing but sweet memories of Tommy and his brothers. Prayers and rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

I’m not sure if anyone remembers the Holy Cross junior prom circa 1968. We went to the San Su San after prom. The next day, a crap load of us got rides out to Fire Island and had no way back. He came to the rescue. He must have made 10 trips back and forth to get us all back and forth to Queens.

I met Tommy when I was eighteen years old .Stymie my future hubby introduced us . His laugh , sense of humor and love of all people I’ll always cherish . I enjoyed hanging out after volleyball at Ryan’s bar which he owned every Wednesday night . The few times I visited him where he was staying , he was the mayor he was chosen by the fellow clients to represent them with their complaints and issues . He was a leader and all who met him sensed his kindness and warmth ! Tommy remembered all past shenanigans that we and himself encountered during our glory days ! My hubby is hanging out with Tommy his brother , and parents in heaven  now and we are here left with beautiful memories of a guy who had a great sense of humor and love of family and friends !

Tommy was an amazing individual who brought compassion and comfort to so many through social media. A true giant of a man and a role model for us all. I will miss my brother in Christ until I am called home.

So sorry for your loss I grew up with Mary, Aunt Frances and aunt Anna and the boys great family 
Will miss your messages 
God bless you and rest in peace

It’s a sad day for me. 

I first met Tommy when we were high schoolers, he at Molloy and I at Holy Cross. Despite our school rivalries, we became friends. I can still see his big smile.

Tommy had so many friends. And he was always making the connections!

Over the years I saw him at Ryan’s and later in Sag Harbor. Occasionally we would chat on Facebook. We last spoke on the phone about a month ago.

Saddened to learn about Tommy’s passing. He was such a smart guy with a phenomenal memory not to mention a sweetheart. God rest his soul. He’s reunited with his family in heaven.

I will always remember  Tommy.  He gave me my first full time job in the bar business at Ryan's. Eternally  thankful  for the trust he put on me. I am sure the Pearly Gates are open for him
 God rest his soul!!!

Tommy was one of the smartest people and one of the most generous people I knew growing up in Queens Village, I work for Tommy and he was a great and generous person and Boss, Tommy gone to soon but now you finally get to rest. Will miss our telephone calls ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

Tom when I heard of your passing, my mind immediately went back 50 years to the most happiest of  days when you bartended at Ryan’s bar.  You always had a smile on your face and those were among the best years of my young life - being with all our friends in a very safe neighborhood space.  I will miss your funny IG reels and your sweet comments on FB.  Rest easy my friend.  You will be so missed. 💔

OBITUARY

Thomas M. Wawryk

November 21, 1950 – December 8, 2024

R. Stutzmann & Son

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