Sad News, CDMSBL lost a brother

Lexter10 · Two Star Guru

Sad News, CDMSBL lost a brother

roycap · Veteran Member

This is heartbreaking news as Tom was so positive in his battle with this hideous disease. I pray for his family during the holidays. The league should consider an annual award in his name to honor strength and courage in the face of adversity. RIP Tom!

Rich Royka

sfgiants · Hall of Famer

Lex, Rich
No one could say it better. Gonna be tough to never again see his positive vibes and appreciate his competitive nature.

I agree, Rich. I will initiate this discussion at our next Board meeting.

jk

jdalton · Guru

So Sad - what a great man,, gone too soon. May he RIP.

PJalst · Senior Member

SAd News, Please post any info on services for this Great teammate.

.

BradB · Guru

Just a great guy who has departed our lives too soon. RIP Tommy..................

Brad B

sfgiants · Hall of Famer

Did not see an obituary for Tom or Blaise.

Many of us would want to know when services are held or if they are private.

Thnx.
jk

WK8 · Two Star Guru

When I posted on the bulletin board that Blaise had passed, I mentioned that his obituary was in the October 22nd edition of the Times Union. Calling hours were held the next day. His family was very appreciative of his teammates who attended, and also to those who sent condolences via cards, flowers, etc.

As for Tom Bradley, it was always a pleasure to see him at the park. Such a positive approach to life. He will be missed.

Jim Porter

Mkociens · Member

I just found this, I thought I would share

www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23225213/thomas-william-bradley/glenville/new-york/glenville-funeral-home

rayjdem · Guru

He was simply the kindest, most sincere, thoroughly upbeat and accepting person I have ever had the pleasure to meet.
Just being around him made me feel better about everything.

Thank you Tom for being the example of what we all should be.

Ray

mikehart · Guru

This one is very sad. I echo all that was said about Tom, especially Lex's and Ray's comments.

Tom was also a catcher for the over-55 Damn Yankees and simply a warm, out-going guy. Sometime, about four or five years ago, he and I chatted
for five or ten minutes before a game with my Peppers. He told me then that he'd had good news, that his cancer appeared to be in remission and so he was back.

Remission, I knew, didn't mean pain-free and so I asked him about that. His reply: "Here? On the diamond, Mike, there is no pain."

I knew that wasn't so, but I wasn't about to argue the point. Tom felt good enough that night that his first at-bat, against me, he smacked a line shot single
to left. His next, also against me, was another, to almost the same spot. I turned to look at him at first base after his second hit and I smiled at him.
He'd earned those hits.

He smiled back.

-Mike

-- Edited by mikehart on Sunday 28th of November 2021 07:05:12 PM

MANE · Guru

2021 was a tough year for CDMSBL.
We lost Dougie Z, Blaise, and now Tommy.
Three of the nicest people I have ever met.
I know were you are my friends.
Look down on us with a smile.
Love you and miss you.

mane

sfgiants · Hall of Famer

Thank you, Mike.
jimk

mgirard11 · Hall of Famer

Ouch! Tom was truly one of a kind. Very few players can be both competitive and a complete gentleman.
Tom was one of those rare individuals.
I was always glad to see Tom at the ballpark, because whatever mood I was in, it would be better after spending a couple minute in conversation with him.
He was always upbeat, even in the tough times the last few years.
Tom will be missed by every single person that ever crossed his path.
Godspeed Tom Bradley! The pain is gone now! Nothing but green fields and blue skies for you.

slounello · Guru

Some guys make the league better just because of who they are. That was Tom. No more pain, brother. Rest easy.