Tom was the most genial man as well as an intelligent, insightful theater performance critic. I knew Tom through my friend, David Hirvela, who was at the receiving end many times of Tom’s balanced and thoughtful insights on Hirvela productions and performances at the U. Cincinnati & CCM. At David’s passing Tom sent a compassionate and kind letter to Hirvela’s family and friends. Tom was, truly, A Man for All Seasons. It was a pleasure to know him and now a great pain that I can not tell him in person. My condolences to his family on the loss of a fine fellow but I am certain his love supports them in their loss. Sincerely yours, Allan Deptula