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Thomas Petix Obituary

Petix Sr., Thomas G.
Greece: July 26, 2008, at age 67. Survived by his wife, Kathleen Petix; son, Thomas (Jennifer Fede) Petix, Jr.; daughter, Tammy (Vern) Fleming; grandchildren, Andrew, Jennifer & Katelyn Fleming; mother-in-law, Jane Messenger; sister-in-law, Deborah (David) Ogletree; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many friends. Thomas is predeceased by his grandson, Nicholas Fleming; sisters, Maryanne Weis, Carolyn Roach. Thomas is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, 9 A.M. at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Interment held at the convenience of family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Albany, NY 12210 in his memory. For more information, or to sign Thomas' online guestbook, please visit: www.MeesonFamily.com.


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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2008.

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Richard Raichlin

August 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Petix family. We are always saddened to lose a member of our Post. Tom will be memoralized in our Post Everlasting ceremony at our next regular meeting.

1st Vice Commander
Ira J Jacobson Post 474

Kathy Gentile-Farrell

August 4, 2008

Mrs Petix, Tammy, Tommy and family, My condolences on the recent loss of your husband and dad. Though its been a number of years since we have been in touch, I remember your family and your kindness to me when Tammy and I were young teenage neighbors. Mrs. Petix, you always showed such grace through some very difficult times. I have never forgotten your family's warmth and kindness. God Bless

New York Physical Medicine Center

August 4, 2008

From the staff at New York Physical Medicine Center...sending our condolences and best wishes.

Lindsay Goode

July 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tammy and Vern and their family at this very difficult time. Our condolences are extended to Mrs. Petix.

Love Glen, Lindsay, Shannon & Shawn Goode

Sue & Donna Kimble

July 30, 2008

We send our sympathy to the family. Tom was VERY important to us at Sundowners, and all the years we have known him he was ALWAYS a man who loved his wife and family.

Patti Lennox

July 29, 2008

Tammy & Vern ~ my deepest sympathy at this most difficult time. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Patti Lennox

Dara & Mike Lis

July 29, 2008

Tammy & Vern you are in our thoughts and in our hearts.

July 29, 2008

Tommy and Family;
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

danielle underwood

July 29, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss we are here if you need anything at all we will keep everyone in our prayers
The Underwoods

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