Comments on: Catching Up with Renaissance Man Tom Austin

By: Carmine basciano

Carmine basciano — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:02:57 +0000

Great story about a great guy!!!!! Carmine

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 02:02:43 +0000

Who wears shoirt shoirts?

By: Joni Relyea

Joni Relyea — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:03:12 +0000

Sending my friend Tom a dozen of reasons why he remains to be such a treasure to all that meet him. First time in New York, he was so gracious,and kind. Second, a family man that adores his wife, children, grandchildren and his face with glow. Third, a journal of knowledge about living life. Fourth, someone who listens and gives a spiritual ear. Fourth, a golden talent with his paints. Fifth, drumming along to his own beat before, and today. we can say ” when I asked Tom to listen to my symbolic words about my First Bloom painting, he completed “Wildflowers” which I read to various cancer organizations”. Sixth, when I had dinner at the Austins, food fab! and Lorraine, his wife a marvelous lady with class. Seventh, Listening to his inner voices to spread good for everyone. , His display of heart, and soul can transform individuals to find that passion. Eight, Laughter, you can feel that the moment he speaks. Ninth, encouragement, don’t sweat the small stuff, learn to relax. Tenth, Onward and Upward, never give up a dream, I guess you could say its the instrument of his nature. Eleven, Simply love life to its fullest. And Twelve, my gratitude to know such a authentic friend that is a Mother Nature Mentor. Thanks Tom! In essence, I’m pleased to know such a honorable family man.

By: Howard Tucker

Howard Tucker — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:21:50 +0000

Pamela, this is such a great interview with such a charming man…is the next stop “The View” or “60 Minutes”? (Please don’t tell me “Fox News”!)

I know Tom about 5 years and am a very proud owner of the above referenced print “First Cars Owned by the Jersey Boys”. But I only now know what a humble, talented, and witty man he is, and that, after “Short, Shorts” his best times were ahead of him.

Great history of his music and touring, with the amazing parallels of Tom and Bob Gaudio’s lives. The similarity between Leo Rogers and Morris Levy was also interesting, although not totally surprising.

I am so in awe of Tom’s progression in the real estate and apprasing businesses, and his wonderful love story with Lorraine. I do have three questions: how many fish did Lorraine catch, who triumphed in the tennis match, and most importantly, did Lorraine’s math tutoring cover the Kuhn-Tucker Theorem, or at least, the Tucker part of the postulate??

By: Barbara Bartley

Barbara Bartley — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:00:25 +0000

Love this article on Tom Austin, Love the Bergenfield connection! Love the pictures!