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Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Tom or Ferd as he was called in college was one of my closest friends. We knew each other for three years when we joined the Stag Club at Muskingum College in Ohio. We shared an apartment our junior year and many college life experiences. In his sophomore year we were part of a class; the Photographic Expedition of the Caribbean where we traveled to Barbados, St Lucia, Martinique and St Maarten. We were roommates on that trip and shared the life experience of the beauty of the islands. I was the first to welcome the Roadrunner tattoo on his left bicep when no one in those days had tattoos. I helped him get a motorcycle from Columbus to Muskingum in the constant rain on a cold November day. For the over hour drive he followed my car and I would stop every 15 minutes to let him come in and warm up only to get back out for another 15 minutes. Tom was a very special person. The whole room would light up when he entered the room.
I last saw him around 2008 or 2009 when I looked him up on a trip to NJ. We went to dinner and he had me stay at his place in High Bridge with his awesome family. As time went on in our conversations I got that warm Tom Best (Ferd) laugh. I will always remember that laugh, the light in his eyes and the enthusiasm he brought to any occasion he showed up at.
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Sue Fairchild posted a condolence
Saturday, November 30, 2024
My husband Jim and I attended college with Tom. Tom and Jim were fraternity buddies. I didn't really know Tom because he was a few years ahead of me. Despite this, I felt like I knew him because of all the stories that were shared about him. He could make a dull evening fun with his outgoing personality. He will certainly live on in the lives of all his friends from our school. When you go to college, you meet a lot of people and spend time with them, and then you graduate and go your separate ways. Most of the time you grow apart due to distance, time and life commitments. Even though this was the case for Jim and Tom, the happy memories remain and Jim will always keep Tom alive in his heart. Rest in peace, friend, and show the angels a new dance step to keep things lively in Heaven.
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Mark Postizzi posted a condolence
Friday, June 16, 2023
My name is Mark Postizzi. I grew up with tom in clark. Sorry to hear this. I had many dinners at toms house.We played sports together. We always hung out.Very sad. How is Joan. Tell her I said hello.
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Karen Polomski posted a condolence
Saturday, May 27, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing, Mary and family. First thought and memory of Tom is when, in church, he told me the date Brian was going to propose. Mary and I explained that you can't tell people since it is a secret. We all got a good laugh and I promised I wouldn't tell anyone. Loved it!
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Thomas Best
Friday, May 26, 2023
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Sent with love and remembrance, Our Deepest Sympathy Ed & Domenica Best, Linda & Bob Bruno Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Brian Ferraioli posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
Very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We have many fond memories watching our kids on the soccer fields and basketball courts as they grew up. With deepest condolences from the Ferraioli family.
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Sharon and Mark Mattix lit a candle
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Mary and Family, we are praying for all of you and sending love during this time of loss.
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Keith Conroy posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
We are saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Many fond memories of time spent with Tom at soccer fields, baseball fields and basketball courts. Godspeed!
Love and prayers, The Conroy Family
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Love, the Althoff's planted a tree in memory of Thomas Best
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Steve and Margaret SlatteryBQ posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
We are saddened to hear of Tom’s passing - keeping Mary and the Best family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Donna Connell posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Deepest Sympathy to the Best Family
Donna and Paul Connell
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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1761 State Route 31
Clinton, NJ 08809
Phone: (908) 735-7180
Email: knoll.fts@gmail.com
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