Thomas J. Samuelrich, 48, was taken from us suddenly on February 14, 2017.

Born July 10, 1968, “Tommy” was a lifelong resident of Windsor Locks, CT. He was a graduate from University of Connecticut where he pledged Kappa Kappa Psi – Delta Omicron in 1987 and also marched in the UConn marching band and was a dedicated supporter of the UConn women’s basketball team.

He moved to Palm Bay, FL in 2014.

Thomas was a Child Protective Investigator for the State of CT Department of Children and Families for 15 years. When he first moved to Palm Bay he became an investigations social worker for DCF Florida. In 2016, he was inspired by his love of children to become certified in Elementary Education. He was very proud of his work protecting, educating, and caring for all children.

He loved children and they have always been drawn to him. His gentle loving spirit was clear to see. He and his husband are adoptive parents to their 3 children. They were the center of his world and always filled his heart with joy. He was and always will be a proud father.

Thomas “Tommy” is survived by his husband Jack Samuelrich and their three children, Montgomery (Monty) Samuelrich, 10, Jeremiah Samuelrich, 9, and Brooklyn Samuelrich, 8. His mother Elizabeth “Betty” Samuelrich of Windsor Locks, CT. His sister Melissa Samuelrich of Melbourne Fl. His sister in law Irene Pacensa of Melbourne, Fl. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins. Tommy was fortunate to have so many loving, caring, close friends. He was predeceased by his father Peter Samuelrich Jr. of Windsor Locks, CT.

Tommy was a proud member of Orlando Gay Parents group and leaves behind many loving families and children from the group.

Tommy has touched so many lives with his gentle sweet spirit that is not possible to name every one.

Life is a gift and the best way to honor Tommy is to be as kind and sweet to one another as he was to everyone who knew him

Funeral Information

The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, 1001 Hickory Street, Melbourne FL. A time to celebrate his life with remarks from family and friends will begin at 7pm.

On the afternoon of February 2, 2017, Dr. Walter L. Geyer II passed away in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Geyer, also known to many nieces and nephew as Uncle Walter, was 83 years old. Dr. Geyer was preceded in death by his Father Walter L. Geyer Senior, Mother Anna Heinisch Geyer, Sister Anna Marie Geyer McMahon, and Sister Margaret Geyer Hoffman. Dr. Geyer is survived by Wife Elizabeth Bailey Geyer, Brother-in-Law Edwin A. Bailey II, Nieces; Susan Louise Hall, Nancy Carolyn Shanahan, Marilyn Anne Chappell, Barbara Jean Johnson, Brittany Bailey Renner, and Nephew Edwin A. Bailey III.

A proud San Antonian, Dr. Geyer was born November 20, 1933 in San Antonio, Texas of German Decent. After High School, In 1955 Dr. Geyer went on to graduate The United States Navy School of Music in Washington D.C. with the status of U.S. navy Musician First Class E-6. He then achieved a Bachelor of Music Degree at The University of Texas at Austin in 1961, a Master of Music Degree at the University of Michigan in 1966, and finally a Doctor of Education Degree in 1982 with Dissertation, Developing an Instrumental Music Program to Increase Aesthetic Perception. He was a Fraternal member of Phi Mu Alpha (music), Kappa Kappa Psi (band), Phi Delta Kappa (education), Phi Sigma Kappa (social), an honorary member of Sigma Alpha Iota, the Honorary Music Fraternity of which wife Elizabeth and niece Marilyn belong to, and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Hella Temple Shrine.

Dr. Geyer was an accomplished, talented, and passionate musician who chose to teach and pass on his love for music. He taught at many schools as a beloved music teacher and band director to his students. Probably with his most memorable positions being Assistant Band Director and Instructor at The University of Texas at El Paso, 1967-1973 and later a part of Dallas I.S.D. school system. He was awarded with the Blanton Elementary School PTA Yearbook Dedication Award, 1992-1993 and Runyon Special Teaching Award for dedicated Service, 1994-1995.

Not only did he share the love of music with his students but with his nieces and nephew as well. Although Dr. and Mrs. Geyer did not have children, Uncle Walter was very fond of his nieces and nephew and treated them as his own children loving them the same. He will be severely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Service will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 1:45 PM at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Mr. Stephen Antwain Green, 33 of Fort Smith, AR passed January 28, 2017. He was the son of Donna M. Green Mooney and Willie Mooney, Jr. both of Pine Bluff.

He leaves to cherish his memories to: His Parents; two brothers, Kelvin Green of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Willie Mooney, III of Conway, AR; one sister Cynthia Richmond of Fresno, CA; Grandmother, Thelma Mooney of Pine Bluff, AR.

His Funeral Service will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Full Counsel Church by Pastor S. Vincent Johnson. Interment will be in Forrest Lawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

His body will lie in-state Saturday, 1:45p.m., until service.

Visitation will be 4-6:30 p.m., Friday, at Brown Funeral Home.

The Family will be at 7909 Trophy Circle, Pine Bluff, AR 71603.