Tom "Vance" Vaccarello

I loved working for Tom, starting in the late ‘70s at “America’s Grandest and Best Creative Advertising Agency” – Vance-Mathews. Tom and Herschel never had small advertising ideas or made mediocre claims. Instead, we had people who served time in prison for burglary doing testimonial ads to sell security lights, a contest to give away a big bull at a savings and loan if you could guess its weight, and a commercial recreating Napoleon ridding his castle of roaches by firing cannons at them. Every day was crazy, fun or both. And I met extraordinary people who became lifelong friends. We laughed so much with Tom over the years and the last time we saw him. I’m ever-grateful to be one of the VMX girls and for the friendship and memories of Tom Vance.

Mrs. Jo...I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Tommy.....He was truly a great friend... He had a smile on his face every time he came into the Bank....I pray that God will just cradle you in his arms and give you Peace...

I will always remember the great times with Tom.He will certainly be missed by us all

Dear Jo and family,
I am so sorry to read about Tommy. I know you must be heartbroken. May God be with you and your family during this sad time. Thinking of you and praying God will give you comfort.
Brenda Slampa Musselwhite

Ms. Jo & Andrea,

No words can capture the Big Life Tommy lived and shared with us all.

Tommy was a genius, full of talent, love and laughter. I'm so proud to be one of the VMX Girls and grateful we had time to share with him just a few weeks ago.

He will never fade and will always hold a special place in my heart.

Peace,
Sharon

Tom was a true gem! I had the pleasure of working with him at Cornerstone Media and I never met a more talented, full of life man! You will me missed much my friend!

Deepest sympathy is extended to The family of "Vance". I have nice memories of him, and lost touch when I left Beaumont to live in Houston,Tx.

He was an asset to the Beaumont Community. He has left his imprint upon this world we live in, and he will always be remembered." No one ever really dies, as long as there is someone left to remember."

Dear Jo and all of Tom's family........
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
What an amazing man!!!!!
America has lost a dear friend, a rare talent and a true war hero. I had the privlege, honor and fun to share many good times with him.
My love and prayers go with Tom and you.

You were the best in the business, Tommy. It was an honor working with you all those years ago!

I met Tommy many years ago on the Middleton Ranch outside of Anahuac, TX. He was a friend of Dave Middleton, one of the owners of the ranch where I lived with my husband, Pete Barbeaud.
Tommy was larger than life and I remember him as so full of energy and grand source of facination for me.
I'm very sorry for you loss. The space on earth he filled will not be filled.
Rhonda Farris