Thomas M Correiro - Online Memorial Website

One thing that I always remember about Tom was how he was never afraid to show his love and affection - no matter who was around.  Grandma was so proud of the fact that the other grandmas that she went to church with every day were jealous of her because every time her grandson was on the school playground and saw her, he always ran up to give her a kiss.  None of the other women's grandchildren would do that.  Tom didn't care who was watching or if the other kids teased him about it.  He loved his Grandma and wasn't afraid to show it!

 

When he was about 16 he worked in Shaw's market bagging groceries.  Mom and I went into Shaw's for something.  I purchased a bag of Hershey kisses and went up to him and said "A kiss for a kiss?"  He gave me a big kiss in the front of the store.  When the other kids jeered him he turned around and said "She's my sister, can't you see by her eyes?" 

 

I miss those dancing eyes of yours!  You could just see by the twinkle in them that you were about to get into mischief.  No matter how much you teased or annoyed us girls, one twinkle from those eyes and I would forgive you anything!  When I went to Bermuda at age 11, I brought your picture with me and kissed it every night.  Many mornings, on my way out to work, I still kiss your picture.

 

I miss you and will love you forever sweetie!

I am so lucky that I have so many wonderful memories of Tommy.  From the day Tom was born we were like twins, alike in so many ways and always together.  I could never post all the memories I have in my heart.  A few that I would like to share is at a wedding when Tom asked me to dance and had them play Lean On Me.  And lean on him I did!  And when he stood in church for both of my children and became their God Father, the times he held me while I cried, the way he always made me laugh...I could go on and on. 

My life feels so empty now, I have lost my other half, but I hold on to the thought that we will be together again because even death can't keep us apart.

I love you Tommy..then, now and forever.

I have known Tommy since he was a little boy of 5.  He was always full of life and joy.  He lived life to its fullest.  A best friend, a loyal pal to his buddies.  He called me Mom whenever we met.  A few of my grey hairs are attributable to Tommy.  I will always love and miss him.