Thomas Koch Obituary

Diane,



Our sympathy to you and your boys. We will keep you in our prayers and hope the lord takes care of you.



Joe and JoAnn

Diane and family I was so sadden to here of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sometimes we do not no the reasons some things happen. They just do. Have faith in God, he will always be there for you and your family. Take it from someone who knows With Love, this comes from the heart. Beverly Linke

I was fortunate to have met

Tom 21 years ago upon my first assignment as a firefighter. His sense of humor still lingers with me and his warmth was immediate. There was never any doubt that his loyalties lied with his brothers in uniform, some of whom I am sure were there to greet him last week. It was with him that I took what will probably the best fishing trip of my lifetime, in Canada. And he's probably exchanging fishing stories right now with Peter, Andrew, James and John, where the sky is always clear, the sun warm and the fish biting.

thomas was a good man and he made people feel better about themselves and he was a kind and gentle neighbor and we will miss him.he will also be in our prayers and hearts.



sincerely sam celia and vinnie ventura

Dear Diane & Boys; Sam, Janet & Family,



May G-d Keep You All in the hallow of His hand at this extremely tough and challenging time. Many thoughts and prayers are with you--may He hear them all, embrace and support you lovingly and provide you strength in the months to come.



I feel fortunate to be one of the many, many people to have known, to have shared, to have laughed and even cried, with all of you in years past. Words can not express the depth of sadness felt at this time. Loss stinks..it just does.



In the continuation of Tommy's journey, I choose to think of him doing what might make him happy: A beautiful morn. The fish are biting. A Captain's hat on his head. A pole in his hand (his meticulously sorted tackle alongside him, of course). Aboard his boat in the middle of a peaceful lake, reflecting ... knowing in his heart what a great job he did during his time here ... whether by his friendship or in his profession. The lives he touched, the people he helped and made laugh along the way, and the fish he made happy by throwing back.



G-d Bless You M'Friend ...



* You are very missed Tommy Koch *

My memories of Tommy are how happy & full of laughter, always joking & trying to make someone else laugh..

I will miss you.

Diane, Christopher, Thomas, Janet, Sam, Kristen & Kevin I give you my sincerest sympathy, please know that if ANY of you should need anything don't hesitate to to contact me!!!



Love,



Jean Miller

DEAR DIANE AND JANET AND ALL THE REST OF YOUR DEAR FAMILY: I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR RECENT SORROW. I KNOW HOW HORRIBLE A LOSS THIS IS TO YOU AND YOURS. I REGRET TAHT I DO NOT WORK ON 8 CENTER SO I DID NOT KNOW YOU WERE THERE. WORK IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY NOW AND THAT IS HOW I LEARNED OF TOMS DIAGNOSIS. I KNOW MY DEAR FRIEND MANSI TOOK CARE OF TOM IN MICU, SHE IS A GREAT NURSE EVEN THO SHE LOOKS LIKE ALIITLE GIRL1 MY LOVE TO YOU ALL IN THIS VERY SAD TIME. PLEASE E MAIL ME WHEN YOU CAN. MY NUMBER IS 847-274-8163. MARY FRYKSDALE