Condolences
I just heard of Tom’s passing the other day from a friend... I knew him for just a short time a long long time ago, but I’ve never forgotten him. He was a lovely, kind, funny and generous man. I’m really sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.
Tom and Glen had so many friends and brought many of them to HY'S at one time or another, where I was managing the lounge and or bartending from 1976 through 1988. Tom had the first cell phone any of us ever saw. We sat in the lounge in front of the ship and he let everyone make a phone call. It cost a fortune I believe. He introduced me to Nestor Pisstor (Don Ast ). Doggy Doo breakfast days were epic and Tom made everything an event and fun. Oh, and he fixed my dislocated shoulder. Condolences to the family.
-Max
Joe Granieri April 7th 2020
I fondly remember my paisano and the incredibly insane times we had starting in the 70's when we met at Macleod Place where my office was on the 5th floor and his on the 3rd. I was the Arrow shirt rep and fortunately Tom's (and Glen's) part time wholesale haberdasher on many a desperate Friday night when a new shirt was required immediately. We sang Italian songs, insulted each other's intelligence, laughed over stupid things and always over a friendly cocktail before hitting Hy's and Lonnie's.
Tom's generosity, advise, compassion and loyalty to his friends and family were unmatched and I saw that nearly every day. He made this new to Calgary (little Italian boy) feel welcome and wanted, as I was trying to build a new life for me and my family.
I saw Tom's compassionate side many times when friends struggled (and a lot of us did) over the years. Whether it was a bed for the night, money or just someone to lend an ear Tom and Glen were always the first in line to help.
To Guylene, Harley and all Tom's family and friends, stay strong, take time to remember and grieve but most of all, appreciate that we had Tom in our lives, I know I do.
Rest in Peace Tom.
Tom and Guylene...my heroes after Glen passed away Jan. 28.14. Tom and Guylene immediately moved me in with them. I remember on Valentine's Day February 14/14 actually physically feeling my heart breaking. It's an actual physical pain. And Tom presented me with a Valentine's card that said "You are Loved". I will miss Tom so very very much. I remember the days when he brought home 500 ties from Thailand and started giving a tie to every patient who came into the clinic. He thought "ties from Thailand" was hysterically funny. I remember a wine tasting party in the house part of the clinic. Tom, Glen and about 3 other people.Tom insisted that some of his wine was going to go bad, so we HAD to drink ALL of it right away. The next morning we all recalled at least 6 other people at the table with us, no idea who they were. Did they just walk in the front door? Life was never boring with Tom and Glen. Tom playing football with toilet paper at midnight in the upstairs hall when we all lived in the house part of the clinic. Tom letting old Bernie the St. Bernard into the house after Bernie had been sprayed by a skunk. I have 40 years of memories built with Tom and the Amaolo family. I will cherish every one of them and consider myself blessed for every day that I knew Tom. Loved forever and Always.
We are extremely saddened to hear of Tom’s passing and are sorry we were not able to get together over the past couple of years.
Doc was a great friend, from the time his first chiropractic office was built, many adjustments over the years, our frequent visits to Hy’s, the house we owned together west of Calgary, dinners, parties, fundraisers, and golf in the later years. Many memories we will never forget.
Thanks Doc, we will always miss you. May you Rest In Peace.
I was introduced to Tom by Guylene in April , 2002. Circumstances were he had to cook everything he had in the fridge/freezer; needless to say, it included soup, chili, spaghetti and meatballs, pork chops, steaks, roasts etc. with side dishes to boot!!. There were a couple of other people there so we enjoyed a delicious feast the next few days and had a lot of fun. Tom was such a superb host, so warm and welcoming and easy to be with.
This was not a once in a while cookout I thought it may be, instead it was evident over the ensuing years that Tom absolutely loved to cook. And an excellent cook he was!
I was not interested in eating wild game, didn't like it. Unknowingly I was enjoying his famous BBQ sausage hot dogs only to find out it was deer! (Guylene played a little trick on me but I was thankful for it). From there I graduated to his elk and moose roasts. Tom was an avid hunter and also a skilled one and he knew how to cure and season the meat so it melted in your mouth. He definitely spoiled me for his wild game.
His culinary skills aside, it was about Tom's giving to his guests served up with his joyous nature and hearty laugh, and of course some good jokes thrown in. He made it a point to be upbeat and positive. He may have looked like a toughie but there was a soft side to him and sometimes you were treated to that boyish, twinkle in the eye character..
Tom had an innate sense in diagnosing chiropractic concerns. I had a medical condition that came on suddenly one day. I went to a doctor who had no idea what it was, wanted to prescribe pills and told me to go to emergency and get an MRI. Fortunately, Tom was in town. I didn't want to bother him but talked myself into calling him and only got a few words out and Tom diagnosed me and said to come see him immediately. He worked his magic for something others have had surgery for, sometimes with very poor results. I entrusted him for any future adjustments. He also made himself available to see my mother while he was on holiday, and rid her of her pain. She was forever grateful to him and called him a miracle worker.
This is what Tom did, he was ready to help and be there for others. He will be missed. Its still hard rd to believe hes gone from this realm but I'm sure he's up there with his buddies right now exchanging stories and guaranteed Toms bellowing voice and infectious laughter can be heard.
Thank you, Tom, for your company and adventure and wise knowledge and inviting me to share your home with you and Guylene from time to time. I'm going to miss the two of you buzzing around the kitchen. Together, you were doubly delicious!
Have a grand time Tom, love and blessings,
My heartfelt sympathy to Guylene, Harley and family and to all those who loved him. We will remember you Tom.
I first met Tom in 1971 and he’s kept me walking ever since.
We bonded immediately. He was easy to talk to. We started talking hunting and horses – and bang. That was it.
We had many years of magnificent sunrises and sunsets, and many glorious vistas of mountains and rivers. Tom and his buddy Rex Gray got me hooked on the American saddle bred breed of horses.
Tom’s heart was always on his sleeve, even sharing his jujubes with his horse.
He was always there for his patients, even after hours. He gave me many unorthodox adjustments. Over the tailgate of a truck, on the side of the road… you name it.
When I look at the pictures, I know I’ll be saddened but so happy that I had the opportunity to know this great, great man and the many great memories.
Keep that smile as you ride off into the sunset.
Tommy and I enjoyed a lifelong friendship going back to elementary school in Regina. I will always remember him as a kind and caring individual with an extremely positive attitude and a great sense of humour. He touched many lives with his compassion and generosity and will be missed. He was a good man. I am proud to have known him. Condolences to Guylene, Harley.and extended family. Rest in peace my friend.
Murray Wingrowich
Caroline called me today to let me know about Thomas. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure you and the rest of the family with miss him dearly. I will reach out to you in a few weeks to check in on you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Trudy McDaniel
I have known Tom for over 30 years as a chiropractor and as a great friend. He always there for you anytime, anywhere. I will always treasure my friendships with Tom and Glen Amaolo. My condolences to his family and extended family at this sad sad time
Joanie Helfrick
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a great guy - always had a smile, a hearty laugh and good stories - and always made me feel welcome whether at his office or at his homes where we shared a few cold ones. I enjoyed his company. And not to forget that he was a knowledgeable chiropractor too. I'll miss him. My condolences Guylene and Harley.
Tom was one of my dads closest friends and I knew him my entire life. He was like an uncle to me and I always looked forward to his visits out to Drayton especially during hunting season. He had an unmistakable laugh, preferred to nap on the floor rather than the couch, and often brought a random assortment of entertaining people along for hunting shenanigans (including the Drill Sargent who shot a hole through the chair in the living room). Tom, I have nothing but amazing memories of you, I wish I had seen you more recently. Love and Prayers to everyone who loved you.
We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I first met Tom in about 1970, and our paths have crossed several times, more so in the latter years, as we enjoyed golf games, dinners and get-together's.
We will miss him dearly, that wry sense of humor and the accompanying twinkle in his eye.
Tom was passionate about everything he believed in. This passion helped to develop a successful career and life.
Our deepest sympathies to Guylene, son Harley and the extended family.
Diane and Rod White
To the Amaolo family
Tom and I have been friends for 50 years
and I am so sad to hear of his passing.
He was a great guy and we had many good
times together.
He will be greatly missed by all.
Rick Hansen, Calgary
To Dr. Tom Amaolo's Family,
Ray and I were saddend to read of Tom's passing. We knew both Tom and his brother Glen very well - they were such wonderful Chiropractors to us for many years. We always had some good laughs with both of them and they always made us feel like we were very important patients of theirs. Both Dr. Tom and Dr. Glen - always took time to chat with us and yet remain always so professional too. It was always a pleasure to be helped by either of them and after we left their offices - we always felt so much better - not only with an adjustment, but just the way they both were, so caring, compassionate, and always so informative and helpful. Both Dr.Tom and Dr. Glen always made time for us - it didn't matter how late we arrived at their offices.
We are sending our sincere condolenses to Dr.Tom's Family.
Sincerely,
Charlotte & Raymond Kenney
To Dr. Tom's Family,
I am greatly saddened to learn today of Tom's passing. Though it has been many years since our paths last crossed, I have many fond memories of Tom & consider myself fortunate to consider him, my friend.
I met Tom in the early 90's when I was referred to his clinic. Frustrated by the wear & tear the rigours of professional football had taken on my aging body & armed with a number of chronic ailments, I showed up at the Amaolo Chiropractic Clinic.
Over the next few years I visited Tom on a more than regular basis to receive ongoing treatment & guidance. In short, I greatly benefitted from Tom's expertise.
Word spread in the locker room & before long Tom had more Stampeder players regularly loitering around his facility than he bargained for. Always hospitable & accommodating, more often than not Tom treated players outside of his regular clinic hours. He never turned anyone down, nor did he ever charge anyone a dime for his services.
I am grateful to Tom as he played an important role in allowing me to extend my playing career, ultimately enabling me to experience a Grey Cup Championship in 1992.
Respected for his expertise & professionalism, Tom was appreciated for his sense of humour & fun loving personality.
He understood the consistent pressure to perform on players each week regardless of injuries & became a trusted friend & supportive confidante to me as well as a number of my teammates. A Man's Man, Dr. Tom was one of the boys and always received an invitation to any unofficial Stampeder players social activity/ outing.
Above all, Tom was passionate about helping his patients & friends. He was a caring person, skilled professional & always innovative with a potential therapeutic solution when required.
I know that I am not speaking out of turn, when I state that he was loved by many of my Teammates &
will be greatly missed by same,
With Sincere Sympathy,
Kent Warnock
Calgary Stampeders (1986-1992)
Amaolo Family,
I truly will miss the laughter of Tom . I have know him for many years and truly enjoyed his friendship. Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts as you deal with his passing. I am so sorry for your great loss .
I would like to send my sincere condolences to the family. Tom was my second cousin. Ed and my father Al Amaolo were first cousins. We visited a couple of times when I visited Calgary. I even received an adjustment at the Amaolo Chiropractic Clinic.Sincerely, Linda Amaolo, Dundas ON
I would like to send you my sincere condolences on the passing of Tom. Tom was my cousin. I am the daughter of Romeo and Julia Parent. Julia and Tom's dad, Ed, were siblings. I knew Tom when he went to school in Toronto and I was a child at time but he was my big cousin. We saw each other often when we visited our grand parents almost weekly in Burlington. As a family many of us got together for Sunday diner.
Ghislaine, Harl, family and friends: Have wanted to write sooner but get choked up, really struggling with not seeing him again, but here goes. What do you say about such an unforgettable person and one of your two best friends for going on 50 years? Partying, junketing to Vegas, international travel, staying at each other’s homes, although living 1,000 of miles apart for most of those years talking at least every couple of weeks etc, etc, etc. Getting choked again so thanks, Doc Tom, for the undying friendship and the heartfelt memories.
Tom and glen were like older brothers to me.
I'll miss you lots Tommy.
Dr. Stephen Harris
Sorry to hear of Tom' s passing. Will miss you on the tee box.
Condolences to the family. Rest in Peace "Doc"
Already missing the "Hi Cuz" when I called Tom. We didn't have enough time! Always in my heart.
Dianne Noton (a.k.a. Cuz)
I share your loss and miss Tom dearly as do you - I am proud to be his friend -Farewell and God Bless - Love and peace, Wayne Kettleson
Tom was a dear best friend for 40 + years. My head is flooded with so many wonderful memories of times we spent hanging out and partying and discussing politics (and occasionally agreeing) Tom saved my health sooooo many times and was happy to help any day of the week, any time of the day. (and I do mean any). The nine years I served in elected office Tom was always there for me and was a terrific enthusiastic supporter, and was first to bring a gaggle of friends to fund raisers. Tom loved my golden retriever Sonny, and how can I ever thank him for teaching him as a puppy to smoke cigarettes!! I already miss my buddy, and will never forget his delightful laughter and infectious smile. Chona and I send much love to Guylene and Harley and family
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