Thomas Creel
July 18, 1957 ~ November 25, 2021
Born in:
Waterbury , Ct
Resided in:
Safety Harbor , Fl
Thursday, November 25, 2021. Survived by partner, Michelle Patrick; son Christopher Creel; daughter, Amanda grandson, Benjamin Jewhurst; brother Glenn Creel; sisters, Beth Brandt, Terri Kennedy and Julie Creel; many nieces nephews. His whole career he was involved in horse racing at the early age of13. He purchased his first horse! He loved the sport very much! He loved sports especially the Boston Red Sox. One of his favorite things to listen was the train whistle! May that whistle blow all the time for you! He was loved and liked by many. May peace and love always be with him.
Family Prayers will be held Wednesday (Dec 8th) 1:00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626
Services
Service: December 8, 2021 1:00 pm
Vay-Schleich & Meeson - Greece Chapel
1075 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626
Tom
You were the love of my life! You left us tooo soon! Chris and I miss you very much! I’ll love you till the end of time! My heart is broken💔
Michelle
I am so sadden to hear about Tommy’s passing. Michelle and chris you will be in my thoughts and prayers.🙏 Jojo, Chago and Christina
We are sad to have lost a friend in Tommy. Our fond memories will stay with us. We had many laughs, good food, and visits between Miami and Safety Harbor. Rest In Peace, Tom.
Tommy was my best friend ever. And also the best boss ever. I will never forget all the great memories and laughs we had. You will never be forgotten. You were truly one in a million. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Thank you for being such an amazing boss and even better friend. Love you. Miss you so much already. RIP Tommy
Heaven has gained a very good guy who was not only a father but a true friend. Our fond memories will stay with me forever from teaching me about what races fit my horses better and always willing to help me if I needed something. We had many laughs at the causeway ( I hope you join us with the seagulls) , many spaghetti nights and watching some good shows. Rest In Peace Tommy Chris,Michelle and I will truly miss you at the house this winter and always remember “AND THATS THE GAME MIAMIIII WINSSSS !!! “ 🥲 I’m just glad your no longer suffering, fly high 👼🏻
Tommy you were the best boss and friend ever. I will never forget all the great times and laughs we had. Trust me you will never ever be forgotten. Thank you for always being there to listen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Miss you so much already. RIP my best friend Tommy. Love you.
Big big loss It was such a privilege to have had him in my life..Sorry for your loss …
Tom you always had an extra for the red cross barn! Man you taught me the condition book, took time out to share your knowledge. God has gained a great man!
Tommy was a great guy and will be surely missed. Prayers are with Chris, his family, and his loved ones.
Tommy was a very good man and was always nice to everyone he came in contact with, you will be greatly missed
Tommy was considered by so many of us as our friend. One of the most thoughtful and considerate people this industry has ever known. He did everything he could for everyone whenever it was possible. In this business, that is extremely hard to accomplish. In that light alone, his character and virtue will be Tommy’s legacy.
Dad,
I know you’re up there watching me. You know I’m going to make you proud like always. Everything you taught me I have not forgot about you and I keep my head high because you taught me to be strong and always be on time to work!
Football Sundays aren’t the same without you. So will be the MLB season.
Also casino chips where I’m at a blackjack table and you’re not there same as the Pai gow. I know you’re in a good place now! You got a lot of friends and family up there!
Love your favorite son. (As you always said that to me and others)
Love Chris
My condolences go out to his racing family and most importantly his family on his untimely departure . . I never meant Tommy but we did have many conversations over the phone concerning our struggles in the industry . God bless and RIP .
Tom RIP 🙏 wonderful man and horseman. Missed by many. Brought some great horses our way.
Thank you. Mary and Ron Wood
A great loss to anyone that ever crossed his path
So Happy🙂 I got to see you this Summer☀️ in Saratoga🎪🏇🏻Will never forget the 🥕man! Rest Easy🙏🏻✝️🕊I will always hear you say…How’s Uncle Al. My Deepest Condolences 💐 to Everyone that ♥️you❣️
When I replay all my wonderful memories of Suffolk Downs and Rockingham Park, Tommy is in them all ! He was so much a part of both tracks, so positive a force in our crazy world, that we will never, ever forget him! He could light up a cloudy day, bring humor to a tense moment, and spread good will everywhere. In a competitive world, he was surrounded by friends. If he had enemies, they’d become friends, too. An amazing person; it was an honor to have known him.
Thanks for being there when I got in a jam. Great guy and better friend who loves family and racing. Great food and always know where to go. Wash it down with Diet Coke. Thanks for 50 years of experience and your friends that you introduced me to. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🏇🏇🏇🍀🍀🍀
RIP TOMMY..You were a good man and loved by a lot of people…Thank you for guidance and helping me in many ways in the horse business. May the lord bless you and your family…🙏🏻🙏🏻
You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten!
I knew Tommy from the racing industry worked with at Penn National grest guy and great friend. RIP MY FRIEND