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Thomas Georgalas

9/4/2018

Thomas Georgalas of Brooklyn, NY (formerly of Warwick) passed away on September 4, 2018.He was 31 years old.

Born in Freehold, NJ to parents Arthur and Kathleen (Osterberg) Georgalas on May 14, 1987.

Tom was a graduate of Warwick Valley High School, then attended SUNY Purchase and the University of Albany. His passion was cooking. He apprenticed at Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse formerly in Vernon, NJ as their breadmaker. Most recently, Tom worked at Simon and The Whale Restaurant as a sous chef.

He is survived by the love of his life, Becky Radolf of Brooklyn; his parents, Arthur and Kathleen of Warwick; three brothers: Chris and his partner Yaneth of Charlotte, NC, Andrew(Andy) and his wife Julie of North Olmsted, OH, and Nicholas and his partner Kate of Buffalo, NY; his aunts and uncles: Matthew and Carol Osterberg of Milford, PA, Martin and Nancy Osterberg of Whiting, NY, Roy Osterberg of Clear Lake, CA, MaryEllen Osterberg of Las Cruces, NM, Angela and Jim Cucinello of Mahwah, NJ, Steve and Angelo Georgalas of Hackensack, NJ, and Robert Georgalas of Copenhagen, Denmark; and many beloved cousins.

Visitation will be Friday, September 7, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 8, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, immediately followed by interment in Warwick Cemetery.

The family is establishing a memorial scholarship in Tom’s memory and will publish details as soon as they are available.

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Our deepest condolences to Kathleen and family. We send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Eileen Bertelli and Gavin Caruthers

Eileen Bertelli and Gavin Caruthers
9/11/2018

So sad to hear of your heartbreak. Time will help you to think not of sadness, but rather of the joy and happiness Thomas brought to the world. Hugs from the Kuhta family.

Lark Kuhta
9/7/2018

I am so very sorry for your loss.

ursula brown
9/6/2018

Dearest Georgalas family, My heart and thoughts are with you all as you grieve for Tom. It was a privilege to spend time with him growing up - he was brilliant and quick witted and so funny. I can picture him as a shaggy haired altar boy (in middle school maybe?) and how excited he was to start working at Bobolink. He was at one point very excited that he had learned to make mozzarella cheese with a drip coffee maker somehow! Tom was such a special human being - I am so sorry for your loss, and my prayers are with all of you. Love, Erin

Erin Gallagher
9/6/2018

Both Susan and I know about having a hole in your heart— we wish peace and understanding for you at this very sad moment

Norman isaacson
9/6/2018

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.

Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.