Greetings. Tom O'Malley has touched many of us and our hearts broke yesterday when we received word Tom had suddenly passed. Tom's dynamic sense of humor, kind-heartedness, and steadfast loyalty endeared him to a vast amount of friends from every background. Each one of us can immediately summon Tom's voice from memory as he repeats one of his famous phrases ("so anyway what happened was...", "I knoooowww", "listen bitchez"). Even when he was angry he was funny. Tom's huge character had wide appeal. Simply put, Tom was one of the most unique, dynamic characters the planet has ever seen. When the news was confirmed, we broke down and cried, many of us crying ourselves to sleep. Our heart breaks also for his beloved dogs Jezebel and Oliver, whose Poppi isn't coming home anymore. Today, our first day without Tommy Oh, T-Bone, Tomalley..is more than we can bear. For those of us that had the privilege of working with Tom over the years we've become family and today we lost our Brother. Brother Tom, we love you so much.

My name is Michael Kelly I've worked with Tom for nearly 20 years at the Park Hyatt Chicago. Junni Liu suggested we start a fundraiser to help Tom's family with whatever expenses may occur during this difficult time. Please donate any amount that makes you comfortable. Modest donations are perfectly fine. All money will go to Tom's family

In the coming days, when the shock begins to wear down, do your Tom O'Malley impression for family and friends and have a solid laugh.

It's what Tom would want.

(what Tom wouldn't want is all the pics I'm going to post, but I don't care. He's handsome, beautiful and full of charm and delight.

Rest Peacefully, Brother.