Thomas J. Helbig

Tommy, you were the most beautiful person I ever had the pleasure of knowing. You are and will always be the most talented and sweetest individual I ever met. Will miss our talks, mutual love for music and most of all, your positive and loving nature. I will think of you every time I go to a concert. I cherish our memories for always ♥️

Tommy, God Bless you, Thanks for all the memories. God needed another guitar player in the band in heaven. So he chose the best. Until we meet again.

RIP MY FRIEND… YOU’LL BE MISSED

My God take you his hands, and keep you blessed…

RIP my Brother! Still shocked. Good times were always had, and we will have them again!

Tommasina… I can’t sum up the words for our 30 years of friendship.. I have been trying to think of the right thing to say and post.. I just can’t, I am heartbroken.. as are so many of the innumerable lives you have touched..ESPECIALLY the many CHILDREN you have introduced to the guitar and drums in the past 10 or so years..
You have left quite a legacy in your wake..
NEVER to be forgotten .. I love you, my dear friend, and I hope you are resting in peace, love, happiness and rock ‘n’ roll in Heaven..
Always in our hearts, Laura and Nicky ♥️

Tommy,
Thank you for being my friend for so many years…,we grew up together but never let our friendship go… you were always there to listen… RIP Brother… you are loved and missed.. Jerry

Forever in our hearts ❤️🎸Rest peacefully ,Thomas🙏

Thank you for your friendship for so many years and for all of the fun times, music, and memories I’ll never forget. You are so very loved. Rest in eternal peace in heaven, my friend.

Tommy – I miss you Man. Thanks for sharing part of your life with me and my family. You were always there and I could count on you for anything. Thanks for teaching. Thanks for your Spirituality. Thanks for being real – no BS. You were one-of-a-kind. You were Loved. You are still Loved. You wore the Light of Christ for all to see. Enjoy your reward. Help us get there!

I’m mad I hadn’t seen you in too long. Loved your hugs and laugh. The world lost a truly great guy and my heart is just breaking. Rest in peace Tommy ❤️💔❤️

TH,

I’m still in shock and disbelief. I didn’t get to see you all that often, but when I did it never felt like there was a lapse in time.

Your upbeat and infusing personality touched everyone with such ease.

You’re free now to be who you always were down here, but with no limitations and on the grandest scale of all.

I’ll miss you much my friend. Watch over us, keep us safe and Rock on until we meet again. 💔🕊️🙏🕯️🎵🎶🎸

So very sorry to hear about this loss- what a legend ♥️

You will be missed by so many. Always a smile and brought so much joy to see you play at Nappers. Rest in Peace Tommy.

Heaven has gained what we have lost.
Your laughter, music, love and light will live on in the hearts of those who love you.
Rock In Paradise Tommy. 🙏

“Legends never Die” …. We will never forget you xx

🎸♥️🕊️

Where to start? Still in shock!
Couple quick memories. Years ago in your livingroom cranking up Hardline and having a great time. But I think one of my most favorite moments was at a wedding when you and I sat there getting in our debate on who is better. You were all about John Sykes and I kept ramming George Lynch down your throat. LOL. You were getting so heated over it.
You will be deeply missed by all. You my friend will always stand out, because you were a one of a kind.
See you in the next world

RIP God Speed 🙏

We may have only met a handful of times but chatted a lot on Facebook. Regardless , you left a big impact on me as well as countless others. Rest easy Tommy. 🙏😔🙏

Miss you my friend. I will always remember your smile and kindness 💜

My first Smithtown friend. So many great memories

Thank you for always taking my Tom Petty requests. You came along way from the halls of Smithtown West walking around in your brown leather vest, signature Tommy. Guitars up rest in peace.

As the song goes…let your shine on. You and the music you made gave us smiles and joy that will be remembered.

The Gilchriest Family,

Rest peacefully dear Tommy ♥️ 🕊️ ♥️
Kevin adored you !!!! &. Jeff my brother ~ in ~law. Cherished your friendship…. You left us way too soon 😔

Just found out today. You taught both our children to love the guitar and become little shredders. Your spirit and enthusiasm was always a blessing to our family. You will be missed till we meet in heaven shredding for Jesus.