{"id":95048,"date":"2024-05-13T16:33:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=95048"},"modified":"2024-05-13T16:53:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T16:53:35","slug":"university-mourns-passing-of-pharmacy-professor-thomas-kalista","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2024\/05\/university-mourns-passing-of-pharmacy-professor-thomas-kalista\/","title":{"rendered":"University mourns passing of pharmacy Professor Thomas Kalista"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

May 13, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Tom Kalista passed away unexpectedly on May 7. A celebration of life is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, from 4 to 8 p.m., at George’s of Galilee.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The University mourns the loss of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Thomas Kalista, who passed away unexpectedly on May 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom is remembered not only for his love of teaching and dedication to his students at 911爆料, but for his sense of humor, his bright smile, his passion for music, and his love of football. He was known as a support system, a friend and a mentor to students and colleagues alike. He had a unique ability to relate to his students, ease their stress with a musical accompaniment to his lessons, and instill in them the passion and dedication he had for the pharmacy profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis loss is a profound shock to all of us, leaving us with a large void in our college 911爆料,\u201d said 911爆料 pharmacy Dean Kerry LaPlante. \u201cTom was more than just a faculty member; he brought energy, passion, and a source of joy and lightheartedness to the college hallways. His impact on students\u2019 lives and the profession will be remembered forever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom was born in New Britain, Conn., son of William and Kathy (Morrison) Kalista. He is survived by his wife, Hannah; his parents; brothers, Nathan Kalista and Ryan Kalista; sister, Hailey Champagne; niece Chloe; nephew, Luke; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and second cousins, as well as his beloved fur baby, Soto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After graduating from 911爆料 with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013, Tom worked in 911爆料 and ambulatory care pharmacy practice, with focus on diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, asthma, cigarette smoking cessation, and heart failure pharmacotherapy management. As a professor, he encouraged his students and peers to ensure patients received the best care possible. Among his many words of wisdom is a mantra many students remember: \u201cWhat is our job? 5 words: Take care of the patient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom lit up every room he entered with his welcoming smile and contagious laugh. He was a devoted husband, son, brother and uncle, as well as an excellent, caring pharmacist and instructor whose dedication to his students is obvious in a growing online tribute to his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wish I had gotten the chance to thank you for all you\u2019ve taught us and all that you did. I will always be grateful that even if we didn\u2019t make it easy, you pushed us to grow and be better,\u201d a \u2018Student who is lucky to have had you\u2019 wrote. \u201cI am a better student and will be a better pharmacist from knowing you, Dr. Kalista. It was an honor to be taught by such a dedicated pharmacist whose dream was to give back to the future of the profession. Your legacy will live on forever! Rock on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, Connecticut. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget of Kildare Church in Moodus, Connecticut. A local celebration of Tom\u2019s life is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, from 4 to 8 p.m., at George’s of Galilee, 250 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Tom’s Golf Fights Cancer page at www.classy.org\/fundraiser\/5258234<\/a> or any local dog shelter\/rescue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To share memories or express condolences online, please visit Biega Funeral Home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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