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pair with the respective magazines soon dominating the world-wide corrugated sector. Together they launched Corrugated Today in 2005, a joint venture that was to bring the two families, particularly the younger generation, ever closer together. “Tom’s untimely death after such a long and valiant fight for life has caused great sadness for his wife Je- neane, children T.J. and Tyler, relatives and friends and the U.S. corrugated industry at large. As his ‘adopted’ second family and business partners, we too miss him so much – he will forever be in our thoughts.” “I first met Tom when I was about 14 while my fa- ther, Mike, was having a business meeting with Ted Vi- lardi back in 1987. Little did I know that it was the beginning of a friendship and business relationship that would span over 30 years,” recalled Dan Brunton, Managing Director of Brunton Publications and part- ner with NV Publications at Corrugated Today. “Tom knew how to work hard and play even harder! His passion for the corrugated industry was clear to every- one who met him - he knew what was happening and used this to best effect in running of Board Converting News. He was so well respected in the North Ameri- can corrugated industry and equally well known in the international marketplace. He travelled to Europe for various trade events, such as ‘Corrugated’ in Paris, as well as FEFCO,making friends where ever he went. “He faced his battle with cancer much the same way he faced challenges in business — with belief, courage and strength.While the last year or so meant he could not travel to conventions and expos (which he always so enjoyed), he still stayed in daily contact with the industry by e-mail and phone calls, keeping up to date with the large group of friends he had made over so many years. I will certainly miss his humor and insight.We have said a fond farewell to a true friend and a beacon of light in the corrugated in- dustry. My thoughts are with his family at this diffi- cult time, but trust that he knows we are continuing his legacy in the publishing industry.” Always Encouraging, Always Motivating “I will always remember Tom as being funny, kind and intensely devoted to his family, friends and the company his father started,” said Jackie Schultz, Edi- tor-in-Chief of Corrugated Today. “Before I joined NV in 2004, Tom and I were competitors, but friendly competitors. When NV and Brunton Publications started Corrugated Today, Tom became my boss. He always had an encouraging word and motivated me to produce a quality publication. “Tom loved the corrugated industry and especially liked to entertain at industry meetings, gathering a
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