Tommy,

This is such a sad note to write.  I did not know you that well Tommy, but we did share a conversation one night that only a few people could understand and enjoy.  The evening we met was due to both of our significant others being in Nursing School together and had decided to go to Fairmont Racetrack for an evening.  I found out later that you were reluctant to the idea of going, but I was truly glad you went.  We were introduced and quickly realized that the whole evening was awkward, which I feel we both had an idea would happen before showing up.  We talked down by the track and then soon realized we both worked in the tree service industry, in other words, ‘Tree Work.’  We talked about chainsaws and jobs we had performed and of course, the mishaps that come with tree work.  It was nice to be able to talk to someone from another crew and hear about their conditions of jobs and efforts and realize that it is truly tough work.  We talked throughout the evening and it was an absolutely great event, being able to talk to someone who, in a niche profession, knew what I was talking about.  We talked about getting together again and possibly coming to my property and do some logging, but unfortunately it did not happen.  Tommy, I am disappointed that we did not make this happen.  So, I ask this of you my friend in ‘tree work,’ keep the chains sharp, the fuel mixed right, the saws lubed, and you if you find some jobs for us in the afterlife, I’ll drag the brush.  Most won’t know what I mean by any of these comments, it is a brotherhood they know nothing about, take care and until we can work the next job…
										Adam Droesch


The first time we all went to Six Flags and Tommy had his shirt on with Tupac with both middle fingers up and they made him turn it inside out !!! Before he could enter the park !!! Tommy was not happy 😆 

Tommy, I didn’t know you for very long, but I’m grateful that I met you. Thank you for being part of my life. You’ve helped me and a lot, and  I’ll always remember your kindness.

I'll always remember your smile and you coming over to my house to hang out with my brother (Josh). You will be greatly missed, Tommy! Fly high and rest easy. 

Tommy, you always knew how to make guys mad on a job.  Even the boss. Yet you still had that smile on your face and a smile that could make anyone laugh at whatever you may be talking about. Even if you and Jimmy were making up words.  Gonna miss hearing your voice and seeing you on the jobs or even a text on my phone. Always considered you more than a co worker and a friend.  You’ll never be forgotten. Fly high brother and keep smiling :-)

August 24 1981 I gave birth to the cutest little baby boy - From that day on my life was filled with  Tommy times💙 
You were the last piece of my family puzzle 
Erica, Jeremy Tommy  and Mommy - we were  all growing up together . 
The unconditional love that we all shared for each other made us all stronger. 
I’m not sure how to live in a world without you 
I pray you will watch over us and guide us to do what’s right. 
My heart is aching so horribly bad 
I will forever be grateful that God picked me to be your Mommy 
Love you most 💙

Dad, 
Getting to be your daughter for 21 years is the greatest gift I could have ever gotten. Thank you.  You’ve made me so strong and taught me lessons I will remember and cherish for my life. You’ve made me laugh and held me when I cried. I will miss your hugs, jokes, and voice. You’ve always told me I was your world, and I can’t believe I was so lucky to be loved by you. I am so lucky to be half of you. You make me who I am and I can’t wait to live with you always by my side. I promise to live, grow, enjoy, and cherish every moment of my life. Just wait till you see the next 60 years dad it will be something special. Wait for me. Until I get to see my silly, smirking best friend again. 

Love your proud daughter. 
I love you more. 

It didn’t matter what Tommy was going through in his life he always made sure he was there to support others and help them. 
My heart is broken. My baby brother is gone but he will never be forgotten I will always remember how he helped me through the hardest part of my life even while he was going through similar problems. I love you brother😘 

I worked with Tommy at the Casa Loma Ballroom. He was the sweetest, kindest and hard-working guy I have ever worked with. 
I remember one night while working with him at the ballroom he said let’s mess with my dogs. I said OK how are you gonna do that? He said I have cameras in the house. So he pulled the cameras up and was talking to the dogs and the dogs were looking all around like they were looking  for him. It was the funniest thing I had ever seen. On a sidenote we were very slow that night LOL
Tommy you will forever be remembered  and never forgotten at the Ballroom for the hard work you always did. It was my pleasure to stand side-by-side and work with you, even though I had to almost fight with LaCrisha to have you with me and not her lol

May you Rest In Peace Tommy. 
Your favorite  buddy at the Ballroom (Sharon) 

Tommy,
A great, truly genuine man who cared more for others, than even himself..

Gone, maybe for now, but loved and 
 never forgotten.

Fly high old friend, will see you again someday brother...







As my best friend’s Dad, Tommy was like family to me. He took me to my very first Blues Hockey game (which was a win for STL). He gave me a lot of trouble for being a Red Sox fan, but I never minded, because I don’t think there is any person on this God’s green Earth that was more proud of his city. Your spirit and passion will be forever missed, Tommy. Fly High. 

Never saw him with a straight face.  Probably wouldn’t recognize him if he wasn’t smiling.  Adios Tommy. Come back and haunt us at CASA LOMA. 

Tommy I will miss seeing your smile and hearing your laugh when I was over visiting the family during the holidays. I don’t ever remember a time you was not smiling. You sure will be missed! Love you until we meet again 🙏

Tommy, my cousin in law. You will be missed by all. From giving my daughter her first  nickname ME,  to all my life lessons that you gave, that I would never listen to. I wish I would had. 

Tommy, your smile lit up the room.....your beautiful family and all your friends will never be the same without you. 
Words cannot express my deepest condolences for my friend Terri, you mean so much to so many. 
Love and prayers from Connie and Jerry. 

Dear Tommy. I love you so very much and will miss you dearly. Tell Prince I said hi! 
Hugs and kisses ,
Aunt Joan

OBITUARY

Thomas L. "Tommy" Wilkinson

August 24, 1981 – November 27, 2020

Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home

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