Gail A. Tomao

Gail Ann Tomao passed away peacefully at her Manhattan home on November 3, 2024, at the age of 74. She was the daughter of Mary and Dr. Anthony Tomao, and is survived by her brother, Thomas Tomao, along with an extended family she cherished, including her Goddaughter Polly McManus Bade and the McManus family, whom she considered her own children.

Gail was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Park Slope. She was deeply influenced by her father, a surgeon at Methodist Hospital. She attended Saint Saviour High School and Marymount Manhattan College. Professionally, Gail enjoyed a distinguished 40 year career in banking, with key roles at Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase and Bankers Trust/Deutsche Bank. She most recently served up until her retirement in February of 2023 as Managing Director at Citi, specializing in Treasury and Trade Solutions for Financial Institutions and leading global client sales. Gail will be remembered for her client focused approach, mentorship and lasting impact on her colleagues.

Outside of work, Gail had diverse passions. She loved spending weekends in Westhampton, discovering new Italian restaurants, and traveling to Italy, particularly Florence. A dedicated shopper, movie enthusiast, and Broadway fan, she also enjoyed live music, attending concerts by artists like the Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, and Daryl Hall. Gail was generous, supporting causes close to her heart, including her alma mater and children's tuition assistance. In a last act of generosity, she donated her vital organs to Columbia University for the further study towards a cure for ALS.

A special note of thanks to Penelope Beale, Laurel Brien, Susan George, Karen Ingram, Diane Leslie, Matthew McManus, Regina Shed, as well as Gail's caretakers and nurses, for steadfastly being by her side through her health battle.

Services will be held December 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm, St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church, 869 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065. Reception to follow at 2:30 pm, The Cosmopolitan Club, 122 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital. Your generous gift supports research and care efforts for individuals with ALS. Gifts may be made online at Giving.MassGeneral.org/donate/Healey-Center. Checks should be made payable to "Massachusetts General Hospital" and mailed to MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Ste 540, Boston, MA 02114. Please include that the gift is in memory of Gail Tomao.