[NFBF-L] Tom Bellone

Fri Nov 10 05:13:38 UTC 2023

Dear Paul, 

Thank you so very much for your from-the-heart message about Tom. His death was so sudden and shocking and I'm still having a tough time realizing that he is gone! Tom had a good heart and was always so willing to lend a helping hand when he could be of assistance to others.  He cared so much about so many of you in the Federation. My children are having a rough time too as he was totally accepted into my family. 

I so appreciate all of the warmth and love from you and so many others in the NFBF! You all are so special to me as has been the case for years and years! Your messages warm my heart as I try to come to terms with Tom's sudden passing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love, friendship, and prayers! 

God bless you!

Kathy

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Martinez <paul09ms at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2023 1:51 PM
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com; Nfbfl-faith at groups.io
Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] Tom Bellone

Greetings, Federation family,
I’m sad to hear the passing of Tom.  

He was an amazing person, friend, and supporter of all of us in the National Federation of the Blind of Florida. Tom was always willing to help at any state convention, chapter meeting, or picking someone up, like myself, from the bus station in Daytona. he truly will be missed.

 my heart and prayers go out to Cathy, his family, and his friends.  Tom,  may you rest in peace! and Cathy, please lean on your NFBF family during this time.

Paul M. Martinez
President, national Federation of the blind Florida

813-390-5720

With love, hope and determination we transform dreams into reality

> On Nov 6, 2023, at 10:36 PM, kdavisnfbf--- via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you so very much for your kind message Merry! Tom's passing was very sudden! He was supposed to come to my house today and when he didn't show up, I called his sister who found him dead at his home yesterday! We are all in shock and especially me. I will miss Tom terribly as we've been good friends for 11 years and was always a huge help to me.
> Asking for prayers for strength and healing for Tom's family, my family and for me!
> 
> Blessings,
> 
> Kathy Davis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Merry Schoch via NFBF-L
> Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 6:33 PM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Merry Schoch <merrys at verizon.net>; nfbfl-faith at groups.io
> Subject: Re: [NFBF-L] Tom Bellone
> 
> So sorry to hear this news! Tom was a very valuable treasure to the Florida Association of guide Dog users! May he rest in peace, and may his family and friends find comfort during this time of loss!
> 
> 
> Merry C. schoch,LCSW
> 
>> On Nov 6, 2023, at 4:30 PM, MARILYN BALDWIN via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Dear Friends,
>> Kathy Davis called and wanted everyone to know of the death of her good friend Tom Bellone, who died yesterday. No other information is available now. Tom often cane to our Conventions with Kathy, and he was a good friend to the Federation. Please keep Kathy and Tom’s family in your thoughts and prayers.
>> 
>> Marilyn Baldwin President
>> Central Fl. Chapter
>> NFBF
>> (407)810-0554
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPa
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