Thomas A. Walker

Coach Walker was a longtime assistant on the girls varsity basketball team. He was loved by every member of our team..He went above and beyond to bring people together and put smiles on everyone’s faces. I’ve never been in a situation or worked with anybody that brought so much joy to the people around him. He was not only a great coach , but a better friend.

Tom Walker (or as we lovingly called him Mr.T) was a loving, smart, compassionate human being. So glad our paths crossed. He surely will be missed. Our prayers to his wife JoAnn , kids and family.

Mr Walker was SUCH an inspirational teacher that made a big difference in my daughter’s life when he taught as her 2nd grade teacher in Mt Sinai Elementary School back in 1983-84. Mr Walker was kind and well loved by students and their parents. He made a big impact in students lives!! Mr Walker was well respected.

Great family Tom Walker

Tom had a way of making our neighborhood feel like home. He always helped in any way possible, whether it was lending a hand, offering advice, or simply being there when someone needed him. He was kind, dependable, and always ready with a wave, a conversation, or support when it mattered most. He was Always there for Us Kids & my family . ALL the way !

He will be deeply missed and always remembered. Rest in peace 🤍

Thank You for ALWAYS being Such a Great neighbor & Friend <3

For 40 years or so we have been lucky enough to be the Walkers’ neighbors directly across our one lane road, which also functioned as our town square. Tom and his family are wonderful neighbors and we would often chew the fat with Tom, rakes in hand, about almost everything, sports, politics, being Irish, the books he was reading and yes, the hapless New York Jets. The twinkle in his eye was one of hope, optimism, earnestness and mischief. He was especially proud of his family and his students, and also his ability to keep up with the older people on his pickup basketball game. Tom was a multi-faceted, multi-interest person, a doer, who was genuinely interested in everyone with whom he spoke. We are saddened with grief with his family, but very much proud to hold his memory close to our hearts. We miss Tom already. That will always remain so. Much love to the Walkers.

While I haven'[t seen Tom in many years, I have very fond memories of our outings with Joanne, Ellen, Kenny, Laura, Donna, the list goes on. To Joanne, Brian, Kevin and respective wives and children, you were blessed with an awesome gentleman and today is a sad day for all. Sending my deepest condolences to all and may your many memories be a source of comfort. Sincerely, Annie Blumberg Wieland.

Coach Tom Walker was our dearest friend and teammate for many years at Mount Sinai Adult Basketball. He always brought to the court his loving smile, kind words and great 3 point shot! Every Sunday morning he was the first to show up to practice and discuss the Knicks, Yankees and the ongoing losses of the Jets. We will miss you Coach but rest assured, never forgotten. Your Basketball Family

Thoughts and Prayers go out to Tom’s Family and Friends. Tom will always be remembered as an exceptional educator! He made a tremendous impact on everyone he came in contact with. A true, caring and loving individual whose smile would light up the room. Rest in peace!

Tom was one of the kindest people I ever knew. Prayers & Heartfelt Sympathy to his family.

Tom was an incredible husband, brother, father, grandfather, teacher and coach. He instilled kindness, patience, determination and a warrior spirit into Brian and Kevin and they have done the same with their sons. Tom is not here with us physically but his spirit lives on.
We love and miss you Tom.

Joanne & family…….I’m saddened to learn this news. I hadn’t seen Tommy in years, but I have incredibly warm memories of playing lots of basketball with him. He was funny, kind and just a little competitive. May his memory always be a blessing for you all. David Van Wagner

Tenacious and competitive on the court Tom’s energy and intensity made him an easy teammate, opponent and friend. Ill miss his smile and pregame chats and sharing Yankee and Giants gossip over a Guinness at Tara’s. His close relationship with his son Kevin was beautiful to watch on the court. What a blessing to have that memory. God bless you Tom and God bless your family.

Mr Walker was my second grade teacher in the early 80s. He always made learning fun. We won the class kickball championship that year. What amazing energy he projected to the class. He is a model teacher and human being – someone we should all strive to be. He will never be forgotten.

Tom was the nicest person I ever met, a true gentleman, his sister was my wife’s best friend and she was taken too soon also.. my wife was also taken by cancer this year, another angel, I know in my heart that the three of them are up there watching over us as we pray for them, god bless🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

We were so saddened today to hear about the loss of Mr. Walker. During a time when my son needed it most, we were blessed to have Mr. Walker as his social studies teacher. He always had something motivational to write on his tests like the infamous “You must be butter ’cause you’re on a roll!” I will never forget the difference he made for us. Truly Mt. Sinai’s best. Please accept our deepest condolences.