Thomas (TJ, Tom) Alfeld of Avon, NY passed away April 16,2024 from an unexpected Illness. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, IN but grew up in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ. Where his friends nicknamed him Zoomer due to his love of photography. He was proceeded in death by his son Mason James, Grandparents Welmar (Whitey) and Laura Alfeld, Roger and Madalyn Johnson and many extended family. He leaves behind many loved ones. He is survived by his daughter Kaylee Lyn and wife Leah. His parents James and Rebecca Alfeld. His brother Jeff Alfeld and wife Sue, their children Justin and wife Katie Alfeld, Curtis Alfeld, niece Allie Kruger and husband Alex, beloved sister Julie Naugle and husband Guy.
No service has been planned. We were able to say goodbye to him on the night that he passed. And he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Tom, you can finally rest.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to his daughter’s fund.
How beautiful our hearts and love are with you all so glad I got to talk to him few yrs ago.
Jim and Becky and family, so sorry for your loss. I’m so glad you were able to make the trip to see him. Many many prayers, thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Thank you for the kind words and prayers.Becky and Jim
My condolences to Tom’s entire family.
Thank you Gayle. we love you
My condolences to Leah and Kaylee, I’m so sorry you have had to go through such a difficult time. All my love to you both, and my condolences to Tom’s family and friends.
Loved you my friend. You were and always will be part of our festival family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Peace, my friend!
I am so sorry.
Thank you
T, my heart understood you. My ears heard you.
May all llamas be set free of dramas. May joy be found in the journey, my friend.
Becky & Jim I am sorry for the untimely loss of Tom through unexpected illness. My heart is with you at your time of loss of your baby boy.
Kaylee I know how much your daddy loved you. How much in life he wants you to be happy and conquer everything in your present and your future. You will forever baby girl hold the happy memories close.
Thank you for your kind words.Becky and Jim
We are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for your kind words and prayers.Becky and Jim
Tom I am so grateful for the friendship you gave me while I was struggling. I hope that I was able to do the same for you. I loved all our long conversations and I loved our friendship. May you find peace in the great beyond and may you come back to this earth some day to greet us again!! Much love my friend!! You will be missed!
I can truly say. I loved him and we always kept in touch.
You will be missed my friend.
Be at peace, the struggle is over, and God has you forever.
God hold Tom’s loved ones close.
Keep the memories of his love and laughter central in their memories.
Ease their sorrows.
For loss is not an event, but a process to share with each other.
Take heart that Tom is at peace in the love of the Great Lord God.
God, hold them close and give them comfort, fond memories, and bring them back to joy.
Bless them Lord Jesus. Bless Tom’s spirit soul in your grace forever.
Til we meet again.
Love to you all.
Lorie,Thank you for your kind words. I know he valued what you and he shared. Saying goodbye and letting him go was the hardest thing any of us have ever experienced, but as you said he is at peace and surrounded by all the love he found so difficult to accept while on this earth.
My dear TJ, I will forever remember you as the best Homecoming date. Your smile and laugh will never leave my memory. You are finally at peace.
I hope your family finds peace during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts.
Thank you for your kind words. I came across the prom photo of the two of you in his photo album. Becky Alfeld ( TJ’s mother)
My favorite PITA! You will always be in my heart forever! I shall miss your beautiful smile and sweet face. May God keep you in loving hands and your lovely daughter. I will always pray for her to know that you loved her with all of your heart. Zoomer you will be missed by many. RIP my dear sweet friend. Sending prayers for your parents and daughter.
On behalf of my wife Pet, sons Christian and Matthew, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Steve & Pet Hartman
Raleigh NC
Thank you for your kind words and prayers.Becky and Jim
Uncle Jim and Aunt Becky,
Shelly and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. God Bless.
Thank you for your kind words and prayers. Becky and Jim
My deepest sympathies for Kaylee. I shall continue praying for you all. Sending love to his parents and brother.
Uncle Jim and Aunt Becky,
I and my family are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family and TJ’s wife and daughter are in our thoughts and prayers.
May the happy memories be a blessing.
Our deepest sympathies.
Thank you so much. We appreciate prayers always. Thank you so much again. Kaylee and Leah