Book of Memories for Sandy Michael Tomaselli

Condolence From Mary Pina

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 14:25:34 EST

Please email me, I am SO sorry to hear of his loss!! We used to work together. I'd like to know what happened please. We had lost touch the last year and a half. My condolences to y'all.

Story shared: Shipmate,Friend,Brother

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:43:13 EDT

Sandy was indeed a very unique person. The only time I ever saw him without a smile on his face was the night he was made an "Official" Honorary Chief. The look on his face was one of total shock and surprise. I am proud to call him "Chief", Comrade in Arms and Brother through the Masonic Fraternity. I sat in Lodge with him only once but that was enought to know that he was indeed a Brother. His passing will leave a chair empty at the Table of Friendship among those who knew him. He gave freely of his time and talents and never looked for any return other than thanks and a handshake. He loved to serve those around him in any capacity he was able. He will be missed by those who knew him and may all the memories of him be bright. Fair Winds and Following Seas Brother Tomaselli and may the Great Light of Heaven brighten your journey through the ages.

Forrest W. Croom, Retired

Master Chief Petty Officer

Coast Guard Reserve Forces - 1

Story shared: Sandy Man

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:59:32 EDT

It's hard to know where to start regarding a story on Sandy T as there are so many of them. Sandy was truly one of a kind. The mold was broken after he was made. I knew Sandy for 30 years while in the Coast Guard having served with him on several occasions. I remember his good heartedness during CG family days at the unit when he would come dressed as a clown and performed magic tricks for the children. Sandy loved the Coast Guard and would seek any opportunity to serve on active duty. He took a keen interest in getting the younger members qualified on the shooting range. He was always volunteering to coach those shooters who needed some personal attention in order to qualify at the range.

I also knew of him outside of the Coast Guard. I encouraged him to join our local VFW post and he remained a member until his passing. A fellow VFW comrade and I visited him in his home a couple of months ago to present him with an award from our VFW Post 12075.

I, my wife and several of our neighbors attended his Concealed Handgun Courses to become qualified.

I also remember Sandy inviting a few of us Coasties to a dance where he was a member of the band playing the organ. The 4 Coasties all ordered a beer and brought it back to the table. Everyone in the dance hall started to stare at us with consternation. You see Sandy forgot to tell us that it was an Alcoholics Anonymous one year sobriety celebration. We went back to coca cola after we figured out what was what.

Sandy Tomaselli: A Man Of Many Hats and a Big Heart Of Gold. May he have fair winds and following seas.

CWO4 (ret) Mike Riley

Condolence From Jerry Fallin

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:12:06 EDT

To my good friend Sandy. I will miss our fun times and the spirited conversations we had while trying to solve the problems of the world. You were a joy to know and always had a smile on your face. Rest easy my friend, we will take it from here. Jerry Fallin, Baytown, Texas

Condolence From Linda Crawford

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:37:12 EDT

Losing a loved one is not easy, but through prayers and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ, He will give you comfort and peace. Lesia, I want you to know that you are on my mind and I am praying for you and your family. I love you and know the pain you are experiencing right now. Sandy was a good man and always there for you but he is in a much better place now. God bless you my sweet sister and cover you with peace and comfort.

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Mon, 26 Sep 2016 02:23:41 EDT

Story shared: Sandy the true patriot

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 22:17:50 EDT

I've known Sandy for over 20 years. What a facinating life he led. For his service to his country, he first joined the Marines, then joined the Air Force, and finally ended up in the Coast Gaurd, where he finally retired as a Chief Petty Officer. But that was'tn enough for Sandy. He had to continue to serve the citizens of Harris Co., and joined the Harris County Constibles office, Prct.3, until recent retirement from there. Sandy was also very interested in the History of Texas. He often said I was'nt born in Texas, but I got here (from New Jersey}, as quick as I could. He was a Captain in the Civil Air Patrol, a Colonel in the Texas Army, & an Admiral in the Texas Navy. In his spare time, he was a Conceled Handgun Instructor, Karate Grand Master, with a PHD in martial arts, an excelent General Contractor, and occasional Big Foot Monster Hunter. What a good friend, and true patriot. He will be missed. - Adm. John W. Martin