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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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I know Pastor Smardz "moons" ago from the former church of Cold Spring Church of God In Christ located on Verplanck & Woodlawn Sts. in Buffalo, New York....there at Cold Spring Church of God.&.Christ/Redeeming Love Fellowship he taught spoke the Holy Scriptures and his time and service with the Buffalo Police Department.
My prayers of love and condolences go out to his family, and church parishioners at Southtowns Christian Center. He had a profound calling on his life to minister the Word. I recall he said he patrolled the Cold Spring area when he was a police officer. Wow! he came to my mind along with the Ministry of Cops for Christ todayTuesday, 6/6/2023....It has been at least over 20 years. He will always be remembered @ Cold Spring/Redeeming Love Church in Buffalo, NY
Lyne A. Harris-Westbrook
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Mike Lagoda posted a condolence
Thursday, May 18, 2023
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Tom. We were rookie police officers together, and eventually became car partners. Tom was a man in whom one could trust one's life, as I did many times. My sincerest condolences go out to tom's beautiful wife Shirley and their family. You will be missed my friend, sleep in peace brother.
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MICHAEL SWAYNE posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Q: How did you meet Thomas?
A: Worked with Tom at old Pct. 12 in the 2nd platoon and then again when we were in the Traffic Unit. Good Copper but very set in his way's. RIP
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Susan Goodrich posted a condolence
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Shirley Ann, Tommy, Kevin and Families,
Deepest sympathy for your loss of Tom. I hope your faith and support from family and friends bring comfort and peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
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Greg Mack posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
My condolences to you Aunt Shirley and the entire family. I have not seen you all is MANY years, but had spoken to Tom many times in the past 20-30 years since I left Buffalo. Always an amazing Man on every level. His faith was his driving force and his love for The Lord shined brightly for ALL to see. Never was he one to hide the light.
Love and prayers are coming your way!
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Maria Soto posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Q: What was one of your favorite qualities of Thomas?
A: I will always remember Tom as a loving and caring family man. Someone who was welcoming and genuinely kind. My deepest condolences to Shirley and all of his loved ones left missing his presence. I am forever grateful for the heartfelt memories I have with my Buffalo family!
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Jennifer Devine posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Absolutely amazing man. I can’t thank you enough for everything you did for everyone. I truly miss you and love you so much Uncle Tom.
Love
Jennifer ❤️
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Mike and Denise DeLair posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Pastor Shirley, Pastor Tommy & Traci, Kevin and Joe, Matthew, Emily and Eric,
We are so sorry for the loss of Bishop Tom. He was truly a man of God. What an inspiration he was to all the many people at SouthTowns Christian Center. He touched many lives. He will truly be missed.
Know that we are praying for all of you during this time that the Lord guide and comfort you all. As it is written in Jeremiah 8:18 (NIV) "You who are my Comforter in sorrow, my heart is faint within me."
We love you!
Love Mike, Denise and kids
PS. He is now with mom celebrating and worshipping the Lord!
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Dave Gallagher posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2023
He will be missed, but We can take comfort in knowing that pastor Tom is in the arms of Jesus. We will meet again in glory! Gods speed pastor Tom.
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Georgette Ross posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2023
Dear Pastor Shirley, Pastor Tommy, Tracie, Kevin and grandchildren. I am so sorry to hear of Bishop Tom's home going. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Bishop Tom was a great man of God. He was a
inspiration to all who knew him. Such a gentle soul. I only regret that I only knew this wonderful man for such a short time. How I loved and respected Bishop Tom . The joy of my week was to welcome them at the door and share a table each Fri with Pastor Shirley, and Bishop Tom in Sandy's bible study class. I felt so blessed to have been able to call him Bishop and friend. And Pastor Shirley taught my first bible study cIass at SCC. She is so close in my heart right now.
Surely a star danced in heaven... knowing Bishop Tom was coming home! How greatly he is loved will be missed.
Don't worry about Pastor Shirley, Bishop Tom! We will all be giving her love, hugs, support, prayers and what ever she needs. Remember, you taught us well how to love!!
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Timothy Murphy posted a condolence
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Pastor Tom married my wife Laura and myself in the original little white church 34 years ago today. It was the first wedding he conducted at South Towns Christian center. It was a wonderful service and He was always a great Pastor to us all and I know he is rejoicing above with our son Johnny. May God bless Tim, Laura, Justin and Lauren Murphy
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Gail Dooley posted a condolence
Sunday, April 16, 2023
In the old little white church during Bible study Pastor Tom called out a knee is being healed! That was me and my left knee messed up from a ski accident hitting a tree. Still healed decades later. Just 1 of a thousand memories.
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Jill (Latona) Wirth posted a condolence
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Bishop Tom was such a remarkable man & whom I had the honor of calling my first Pastor when I gave my life to Christ in his church almost 20 years ago. He will be terribly missed and I will always remember him fondly.
I’m praying for his friends and family.
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herb thurn posted a condolence
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Pastor Shirley and family, so sorry to hear of Tom's home going. He was a Blessing in my and my late wife's life, even before he became a pastor and Bishop. A wonderful man of God, praying for you all.
Herb Thurn
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Maureen Meister posted a condolence
Saturday, April 15, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Bishop Tom...he was a joy to all who knew him - always that smile...he married us almost 23 yrs ago in our backyard..still a quick smile as a fly landed on his forehead and drew blood as he's seriously reading us our vows...
Our condolences to Pastor Shirley, Pastor Tommy and the entire family . John and Maureen Thomson
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Ron & Terri Ciminelli posted a condolence
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Dear Pastor Shirley,Pastor Tommy, Traci, Kevin and grandkids,
We are so sorry for your loss of Bishop Tom. He was a Great man
A father figure to us .He welcomed us into the SCC family with open arms.
Whenever in our life’s journey and we hit a bump in the road, we always remember Bishop Tom’s saying
“ I may not be where I want to be, but Thank God I’m not where I used to be”
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Aaron Maurice Russell posted a condolence
Friday, April 14, 2023
To my family and friends of Bishop Thomas Smardz, Sr. There aren't enough words to write that would explain the depth of love, service, commitment, and dedication that Bishop expressed. From the first visit that I remember until my last... over 34 years the Smardz family has treated me like family. I know that all stemmed from Bishop and Mom (Shirly). I gleaned so much from the examples that he displayed... from teaching/preaching the Word of God, loving his family, devotion to the community, and eating original buffalo wings (blue cheese dipping sauce); Bishop was and will remain one of a kind. Thank you Momma Shirly for sharing him with us all. You and your family may never really know the impact that Bishop has made in so many of our lives.
With a sad heart his presence will be missed. Through Faith and Hope we believe he is no longer in pain, no longer constrained, and has been granted total freedom. Rejoice with the angels in Heaven that he has received his crown.
From your family in Virginia -
Rev. Aaron Maurice & Keletha Russell
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Doreen Lamoreaux posted a condolence
Friday, April 14, 2023
Such a beautiful man heaven has gained and earth has lost.
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Brian DiFonzo posted a condolence
Friday, April 14, 2023
Q: What 3 words best describe Thomas and why?
A: I am so blessed and honored and privileged to have know Bishop Tom. Bishop Tom was not only my friend but my mentor and spiritual father. I will surely miss him.
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Nancy Calamita-Lanier posted a condolence
Friday, April 14, 2023
I met Bishop Tom 7 years prior to my going to southtown's Christian center. Where I would be in attendance for 10 years. Bishop, Tom and I had many nice chats. When he was a police officer. He just happened to be my uncle's partner. I always loved Bishop, Tom and I always will. God bless you man of God. Well done thy good and faithful servant. Well done.
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Bill Lewis posted a condolence
Friday, April 14, 2023
Tom and his wife were friends of my family for years as we watched our kids grow up in little loop football RIP TOM PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY
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