Like Vinnie Cucio just before you, never complaining , philiosophical and Faithful you accepted what life had to offer good and bad. As we spoke, now you know eternal rest and Peace in Christ . Continued Blessings to Family and friends of Tom. Look down on us Thomas !!!
So sad to hear of Tom's passing. Over the past couple of years you never heard him complain, more likely to praise the medical care he was getting, or make a self-depricating joke than complain about condition. Anyone who knew Thomas James Eugene Slattery was treated to one of 3 things: One, his sharp, sarcastic wit. Two, his genuine kindness. And three, his absolute musical genius. I was fortunate enough to have been graced by all three of those treats over the years. Whether it was driving around in Sky Blue (his powder blue Pontiac Tempest I believe) laughing so hard, my cheeks hurt. Or jamming and writing songs at his house up on Harvard St. Tom was truly a musical genius; completely self-taught, he would sit and strum chord sequences that were beautiful, while he'd try to explain the Music Theory behind what he was playing. Tom was really the heart & soul of Rushmore, our garage band from back in HS. He and I were the rhythm section (bass & drums), and Tom was always keen at holding down the foundation of any song we played. But he was also a really good guitar player, rhythm or lead. I remember coming home to NJ one Christmas when Tom was living on Madison Ave. in Dumont. I was getting into African Hand Drumming at the time, and brought my djembe with me on the trip. Tom brought me to a bar in Bergenfield, I think, where they hosted an Open Mic / Band Night. So I brought my drum, and Tom had his electric guitar. We heard some great music that night, and I started to realize that the performers were getting better as the night progressed, and I was pretty sure that Tom was considered one of the "headliners" at the club. So, at the end of the night, Tom steps on stage with some other musicians; I join them, and Tom proceeds to blow me away on lead guitar. A couple of blues songs, and couple of rockers, OMG, he was amazing! And I was just playing along, enjoying the ride. RIP Slatts, here's a few pics.
Bill Angresano
Like Vinnie Cucio just before you, never complaining , philiosophical and Faithful you accepted what life had to offer good and bad. As we spoke, now you know eternal rest and Peace in Christ . Continued Blessings to Family and friends of Tom. Look down on us Thomas !!!
John Hatab
So sad to hear of Tom's passing. Over the past couple of years you never heard him complain, more likely to praise the medical care he was getting, or make a self-depricating joke than complain about condition. Anyone who knew Thomas James Eugene Slattery was treated to one of 3 things: One, his sharp, sarcastic wit. Two, his genuine kindness. And three, his absolute musical genius. I was fortunate enough to have been graced by all three of those treats over the years. Whether it was driving around in Sky Blue (his powder blue Pontiac Tempest I believe) laughing so hard, my cheeks hurt. Or jamming and writing songs at his house up on Harvard St. Tom was truly a musical genius; completely self-taught, he would sit and strum chord sequences that were beautiful, while he'd try to explain the Music Theory behind what he was playing. Tom was really the heart & soul of Rushmore, our garage band from back in HS. He and I were the rhythm section (bass & drums), and Tom was always keen at holding down the foundation of any song we played. But he was also a really good guitar player, rhythm or lead. I remember coming home to NJ one Christmas when Tom was living on Madison Ave. in Dumont. I was getting into African Hand Drumming at the time, and brought my djembe with me on the trip. Tom brought me to a bar in Bergenfield, I think, where they hosted an Open Mic / Band Night. So I brought my drum, and Tom had his electric guitar. We heard some great music that night, and I started to realize that the performers were getting better as the night progressed, and I was pretty sure that Tom was considered one of the "headliners" at the club. So, at the end of the night, Tom steps on stage with some other musicians; I join them, and Tom proceeds to blow me away on lead guitar. A couple of blues songs, and couple of rockers, OMG, he was amazing! And I was just playing along, enjoying the ride. RIP Slatts, here's a few pics.