Thomas Salvatore Grimaldi

We are so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was a fellow Smithtown friend, having met him and Jill through our sons’ acquaintanceship from Smithtown Elementary. Tommy was a great guy, always so much fun, the life of the party. He will be missed. Condolences to Jill, Tom, Allison and the family.

Sorry to hear this. Tommy was a great guy. Worked with him in TPD-11. He helped so many people there. Good cop. Better person..
RIP BROTHER 🙏

Sorry to hear of Uncle Tommy passing. We met thru Dom who went thru the academy with Tom 💙🙏🏻💙. He instantly became my brother in blue and stayed my dear friend. He was not only in our wedding but we were Blessed for the Past 34 years to have had him as Our daughter Katie’s Godfather. He wore many hats and was a friend to All! The Transit Police are losing a Great man and all his family and friends. I love you and pray for your beautiful wife Jill and children Thomas and Allison. Love you Brother
RIP 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻 Hlad we spoke last week. Forever my Friend and not our Guardian Angel 💙🙏🏻💙🪽😢💙🪽

My squad Sgt, my partner, and most importantly, my friend! Love you brother and will always miss you! Rest in peace Tommy Grimaldi! ❤️

Jill , Ali and Thomas
Sending our deepest condolences on your tremendous loss

You were a great cop , a fantastic boss and a great friend. You will be truly missed by anyone who every had the pleasure of knowing you . Rest in eternal peace my brother 💙

I am going to miss Tommy terribly. He was the kind of friend that was there when you needed one the most. No one can tell a District 33 story better than he could. I miss you and love you Tommy.

Tommy was a great man. I was a transit cop in D/02, maybe 1986/87, and I’m grappling with a farebeater at the 34 st / 7 ave station. Tommy was off duty, on his way to work at D/11. He really saved me that day, got the guy off me, talked him into handcuffs. Literally. Years later we worked together in D/20. My brother Vinny was with the TPD and loved him too. May Tommy rest in peace.

Tom was one of my greatest mentors and role models and played a significant role in shaping the person I am today. He was my first boss and, while he was tough on me at times, he never gave up on me, and always pushed me to be better. Over the past 15 years, we developed an unbreakable bond, and I am deeply grateful for his guidance, support, and the example he set. Much of my work ethic can be credited to him. I will continue his legacy of mentoring our next generation of workers. He will be sincerely missed, and I will never forget all he has taught me.

I will always remember the days Tommy would stop by the infamous BARNS 🌳 Great guy always looking at life through the lens of laughter 🌹🙏🌹 GODBLESS 🌹🙏🌹

Rip brother
From Dist 11 brother.

My condolences to the Grimaldi family. Tommy was one of my first bosses in D33 and not only was he a great boss he was an even better friend who looked after me during those rookie years. He will be greatly missed.

My sincere condolences to the Grimaldi family, he was one of the best bosses I had the pleasure to work with. May he rest in heavenly peace🕊️

My sincere condolences to the Grimaldi family, he was one of the best bosses I had the pleasure to work with. He showed me the ropes in the early 90’s working in D-33. May he rest in heavenly peace.

My deepest condolences to Jill and the rest of the Grimaldi family. I worked with Tom on the Transit Police Department, and always found him to be a real gentleman. It was truly an honor to have known him. May you eventually find comfort and joy in each memory of him.

I am so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was such a special part of my and my family’s life.The memories I have of him — of all of us together — are the ones I treasure. I hope his loved ones take comfort in knowing he touched many people in his life. 🙏🤍

With deepest sympathy

Our deepest condolences to Toms family and friends 🙏🏻

The best way I can describe Tommy is that he was truly a kind-hearted man and friend. He had his own uniqueness in keeping people laughing. I always heard my husband, Rob, on the phone with Tommy and listened to their uncontrollable laughter that carried on for minutes. I said to Rob he only laughs that hard with Tommy, and I was told Jill said the same thing to Tommy about Rob. That was their special bond that I was witness to, and privileged to occasionally be a part of. Tommy had a quirky way of putting his own spin on words and names. He mentioned a particular wine named Clos De Napa that he suggested I try. He called it “Cloppa Di Noppa.” From that day forward, Cloppa Di Noppa was how we knew it. Whenever Tommy stopped over to discuss work with Rob, I would make him a cup of coffee with a “smidge” of half and half that he asked for. Who says “smidge” besides Tommy? There are so many other wonderful and fun memories of Tommy. He was loved and will be sorely missed by all. Rest peacefully, Tommy. You’re gone far too soon dear friend.💔

Condolences to the Grimaldi family

David Weis
So sorry to hear the sad news of Tommy’s sudden passing. Prayers for you Jill and you family. The world is a darker place now without Tommy’s beautiful smile lighting up the area around him ! God bless !

Tommy was my best friend. Every day at work we’d get egg sandwiches together, and somehow the simplest moments became the best memories. He loved marble pound cake, and he always knew how to make people smile.More than anything, Tommy gave me wisdom. Whether he realized it or not, he taught me a lot about life, friendship, and what really matters. We spent countless hours together, and no matter what was going on, we always found a reason to laugh.I’ll miss those conversations, those laughs, and the everyday moments that never seemed important at the time but now mean everything. Tommy wasn’t just a friend—he was family to me, and I’ll carry his memory with me forever.

“The memory of the righteous is a blessing.” — Proverbs 10:7

Sending my deepest condolences to the Grimaldi family. Working with Tommy for just a year at the Parks Department felt like knowing him for a lifetime. He was such a great guy and will be missed. Rest in peace.

From the beginning, Tommy stood out. As a young kid, he may have had a little troublemaker in him, but even then, there was something special about him. Beneath the mischief was a person with strong values, a generous heart, and a willingness to help others whenever he was needed.

As I grew up, my memories of Tommy became deeply embedded in who I am. Although we were cousins, I always looked up to him as an older brother. I remember seeing him play the drums, and in that moment, I knew that was what I wanted to do. Tommy helped shape my musical background and gave me a love for the music of the ’60s that remains etched in my mind to this day.

Over time, Tommy became more than someone I admired; he became someone I trusted deeply. His sense of humor was above most, and he could make anyone laugh with just a facial expression. He had many friends who looked up to him, not only because he was funny, but because he was real, loyal, and always present for the people he cared about.

Some of our most meaningful moments came during the long talks we shared at my house when he would stop by. We both carried common troubles, and through those conversations, we found comfort in knowing we were not alone. Tommy understood me, and I understood him. That bond meant so much that I chose him to be my sponsor at my confirmation, and I proudly took his name, Thomas, as my confirmation name.

As life went on, Tommy became one of the people who helped keep me here. I literally owe my life to Tommy, along with my cousin Steven, my niece Kristen, and my wife, Peggy. Without those four people, I would not be here today. Tommy was my cousin, but he was also my brother, my friend, my confidant, and someone I knew I could always count on.

Tommy went on to serve proudly as an NYPD sergeant, a Port Jefferson Village constable, and a Smithtown Parks police officer. But his true legacy reaches far beyond any title. He influenced everyone who knew him. He gave laughter, strength, guidance, and loyalty. Anyone who knew Tommy knew greatness, and anyone who loved him will continue to carry his spirit forward. His life remains an inspiration, and his memory will always be a light for those of us blessed to have known him.

So today, I honor Tommy not only for the life he lived, but for the love, laughter, courage, and strength he gave so freely to others. I will carry his lessons, his music, his humor, and his name with me always. Though his absence leaves a space that can never be filled, his spirit remains woven into my life and into the lives of everyone he touched. Rest easy, Tommy. You were loved deeply, you will be missed beyond words, and you will never be forgotten.