Thomas Mateides

To our beloved Tommy. Although I was Tommy's mum’s cousin, Tommy always called me Uncle, which made me feel special. We would phone each other now and again, but it always felt like we only spoke yesterday and easy to chat to each other, mostly about cars. Tommy would come round and we would wait for Efty to come from school and we would go back to their mum’s back garden garage and play pool, very competitive. I managed to make Efty a Chelsea supporter, but never managed to change Tommy from supporting Spurs. Tommy had a very cool, calm character, not one for many words, yet always had the right look and smile. Tommy was a nephew, cousin a little brother and friend all in one to me. Tommy leaves behind a beautiful family who was and always will be remembered as a loving, caring family man and dearly missed by all of us. Love you, miss you x

To our beloved Thomas, my fondest memory of you is the last time we had a good chat with cup of coffee when you came to my house with Raffi. You were an amazing dad and you looked so fulfilled and in your element. We will always treasure the memories and you will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace Thomas. Always in our thoughts. From Helen, George, Andrea and Dimitri x ❤️

Dearest Tommy, I have many fond memories of you as a mischievous little boy. You will always be in thoughts and our prayers. Forever in our hearts xxxxxx

A truly loving and caring Son. A wonderful and perfect Brother. A very special Nephew. A very loyal Friend. An amazing Uncle. A fantastic Cousin. A brilliant Brother-in-Law. A truly wonderful Husband. A great Step Dad to Estella. A very proud and extremely loving Father to the gorgeous Rafael who he absolutely adored and loved more then anything in the world. Always in our hearts...

Tommy I had the pleasure of first meeting you, your lovely wife Nina and beautiful Estella in Cyprus 7 years ago. Not so long after, I was so happy to hear your news that your Rafael was born. Blonde, curly hair yet he looks just like you. I know how proud you are of your Rafael. You will always be part of him and he a part of you. Nina is doing an amazing job bringing him up and is always talking about you to keep your memory alive. Rafael knows so much about cars and shares your passion for them. Uncle Efty will alway be there for him so Tommy, you really can rest in peace. Lot of love. Kat x

I have fond memories of Tommy when he was a mischievous little boy with his blonde curly hair, hence the nickname Crispy. You grew up to be a remarkable man with exceptional qualities. Not only were you devoted to your family but were caring and compassionate towards others. You had a great sense of humour and I will always remember how you always made my mum Thelma (your Yiayia Sofia’s sister) smile, even though she had Dementia. Mum would always say Tommy is a Leventi. It’s hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember but you will be remembered through your beautiful son Rafael and your wonderful family. You will be forever in our hearts and thoughts. Rest in Peace, Elli, Nick & Family❤️

Dear Tommy, We were all so excited when Efty married Christina and it was a second blessing to find that she married into a loving and amazing family. Just like Efty you were the sweetest person with a good sense of humour. I will never forget how adorable you were with my grandma Christina - a woman in her 80’s. You took time to talk to her, tease her and even made her blush on one particular occasion. You were such a brilliant and super proud dad and our conversations were mostly about your gorgeous Rafael. Tommy mou you are deeply missed but never ever forgotten. Love always Natalie and family ❤️

Tommy, our time together was way too brief but not without lasting impressions. I know and witnessed how much you adored your family and in particular the brotherly bond you shared with Efty. We shared a passion for Spurs (and the pain suffering that goes with it!) Conversation was always so easy and carefree, you never complained or fussed, so brave, loved and missed by so many who will always look so positively upon the lasting memories shared with you x