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Gerardo Linarducci posted a condolence
Sunday, October 12, 2025
WOW... I am at loss for words. I just found out. Thomas and I had a special bond over Legos. We were both always going around about if our wives really knew our lego addiction... LOL. Met Thomas in Houston at the UFC Fanfest, where he was promoting the First UFC Encyclopedia. We bought a copy, and had him sign it!. That book now has over 200 autographs in it.
Tom, I will miss our joes about Lego and the UFC.... May you rest in peace.....
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Luke Williams posted a condolence
Friday, October 10, 2025
I only corresponded with Thomas briefly and spoke to him once when he interviewed me but he was such a lovely and kind man. Everyone I know in the boxing community says the same thing. I want his family to know he was loved and made a difference to so many people. God rest his soul.
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Josh Gross posted a condolence
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Tom helped people. He looked out for them. He loved telling their stories. Rest in peace, TG. You are missed.
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Kyle Lauriano posted a condolence
Thursday, September 25, 2025
It was truly an honor to know Thomas, a man whose life exemplified integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his craft and family. As we mourn this extraordinary man, we find comfort in Christ's promise: "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live" (John 11:25 KJV), and are reminded that "whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13 KJV). Thomas's lasting impact will continue through the lives he touched, and his legacy serves as a reminder to live with intention, love generously, and consider our eternal destiny in Christ.
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
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First time I talked to Thomas, it was back in 1997 via internet forum of a sport which later would be called of MMA.
We had a great connection, and since then we talked a lot about fights, soccer and the our lives.
It's still very hard to express how I deal with his loss. Thomas was a real brother from another mother.
love you forever brother. God bless
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Henry and Renata Lauriano uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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Thomas,
It was wonderful to finally reconnect with you and for our extended family to reconnect for the first time at my sister Family Reunion on Jan. 6, 2011. Words can not describe how saddened we are of your passing. Sending our love and condolences to the entire family.
Rest in peace, my nephew. You will be forever in our hearts.
Uncle Henry and Renata
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Dave Doyle posted a condolence
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Tom, you were one of the finest human beings I ever had the honor of calling a friend. Condolences to Sonia and your entire family.
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Philip Ferraro posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Very saddened by your passing TG.
Out of sheer kindness and generosity you gave me the opportunity to write for you, and it was an honour to do so these past 16 years.
We only met in person twice, but your impact on me was profound.
Rest in peace and my condolences to your family.
Philip Ferraro
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Aziz posted a condolence
Monday, September 22, 2025
We lost a great person. Will miss our random calls and texts. Sending love and thoughts to your family in this time of grief.
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Dan Cuoco lit a candle
Monday, September 22, 2025
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We lost a great friend, but the universe received a new beautiful star—my condolences to you and your family.
Warmest regards,
Dan Cuoco
International Boxing Research Organization
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Joe DeSapio uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Met Tom freshman year at Xavier high school. We were in same homeroom. Instant friends. We renewed the friendship a few years back and I’m glad that I did. RIP my friend. Condolences to the family. SOX. Keep marching.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Thanks for reminding me to enjoy myself when I play Soccer.
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Saturday, September 20, 2025
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Tom
Thank you for being a wonderful brother-in-law. The times we shared as family will truly be missed and cherished. I will miss your great sense of humor, your kind heart.
You were a great husband to my sister, an exceptional father to my niece and best Papa to your grand daughters.
You will be missed but your story and life will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace, my brother forever in our hearts
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Robert lit a candle
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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Rest in peace, Thomas!
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Tarek Pertew uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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I'm without words. I've read the tributes and the theme is the same. Such a unique human, capable of telling it straight without offending anyone. Everyone enjoyed a conversation or a text message from him and knew there'd be a chuckle or hefty laugh to follow. I certainly wish there was more time. I'm so sorry you're no longer here to shed your wonderful light on the world that needs it right now.
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Monica Johnson Valdez lit a candle
Friday, September 19, 2025
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Sending my Love, Condolences and Prayers to the family! May Tom rest in Heavenly Peace and may God grant peace and comfort to the family!
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Friday, September 19, 2025
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Susan Gerbasi posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, September 19, 2025
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Friday, September 19, 2025
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Susan Gerbasi posted a condolence
Friday, September 19, 2025
We all love and miss you , please watch over us, you were the best Son , Husband , Father and Papa to Sheala and 0livia
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Friday, September 19, 2025
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Thomas Cunningham posted a condolence
Friday, September 19, 2025
57 is too soon. I can't say Tom & I were close but I believe we were friends all the same. I met Tom when I wrote for UFC.com. Despite being my boss and already being a legend in the field, he treated me like a colleague -a testament to his character. Tom was generous, kind & brilliant. Some people just make the world a better place. I'm only now fully realizing that Tom was one of those people. Someone who was never too busy to be kind -even if he was too busy. Now I can't reach out for advice or just say 'Hey bud! How's it going?' knowing he'd reply with warmth and humor.
Thank you, Tom, for everything. When I would refer to you as "The Great Tom Gerbasi" on social media it may've been with a wink & a nod but I also absolutely meant it.
Deepest condolences to the family. If I feel Tom's loss this much, I can only imagine what you're going through. His love for you all was obvious. I hope my words offer some comfort.
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Josh Carey posted a condolence
Thursday, September 18, 2025
You were such a wonderful bright spot in this world and you will be greatly missed. Thank you so incredibly much for your friendship over the past 14 years.
Our family sends our love and condolences to all of your loved ones.
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Malissa Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, September 18, 2025
I am saddened by your sudden passing. You were a treasured colleague and fellow traveller when it came to our strong support for women in boxing. You were an inspiration to generations of writers - and I will be forever grateful to you for coining my book “the bible of Women’s Boxing.” We'd just spoken at length this past Monday about your decision to pen a new book on the sport, which makes it all the more shocking.
Your absence will be deeply felt. For those of us on the Ring women's rating panel and in the wider boxing community, your integrity and unwavering sense of purpose inspired us all. We mourn your loss and honor your legacy.
I send my love and support to Sonia and his incredible family.
May your memory be for a blessing.
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Lisa Mcclellan posted a condolence
Thursday, September 18, 2025
In life you didn’t want anyone to make a fuss over you , but you leaving has had the biggest impact on the sport. Life won’t be the same without you in it. I will miss our conversation about our grand babies. And hearing the truth about boxings finest. You sir have touched my life and I will never forget you. I promise I will check in on your family but I know you will be watching over them. Go rest now my friend. Your job here is done.
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Ted posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
TG. Thank you for being all the ears for me when I started becoming a journalist. You always gave me advice and always led me on a great path. I hope you are watching over everyone up there and continuing to be the one who continues to smile down on all of us.
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Kevin Iole posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Tom was one of a kind. A great friend for close to 30 years. We traveled the world together and shared so many laughs.
I can't tell you how much I'll miss you, but you made an impact in your 57 years, my friend. Rest in peace.
My sympathies to his wife, Sonia, his mother, Susan; his daughter, Jordan and all who knew and loved Tom.
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