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Rochester: An Episcopal Priest, died November 5, 2007 at Strong Hospital surrounded by friends and family after a challenging struggle with Al-Amyloidosis. Survived by his wife, Karen Noble Hanson, his dachshund, Volky, and many many friends and family. He is also survived by their children, Tim (Trish) Hanson, Tammy Tobin-Janzen (Chris), Scott (Ann) Tobin, Robert (Lisa) Tobin; grandchildren, Tucker, Capri, and Mac Thomas Hanson; Grant, James, Grace and Scotty Tobin; Maya, Yossi, Ezra and Avi Tobin. He is survived by his sister, Barbara DeArmey (Chuck) and many other relatives including cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tom was retired from employment with the Catholic Family Center where he was a counselor for 23 years and from active parish ministry; however he served as an Associate at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at the time of his death. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1957 and received his Master of Divinity from the General Theological Seminary in1960. He received his Doctor of Ministry from Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School (Bexley Hall Seminary) in 1982. Tom served in many parishes, among which were; 13 years at St. Peter's, Bloomfield, and Interim ministries with Christ Church, Pittsford, Zion Palmyra, St. George's by the River in Rumsin, New Jersey.
He loved baseball, Thai food, church music, dachshunds and young people and volunteered for many community organizations, including Lollypop farm.
There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate Tom's life Saturday, November 17th, 10:30 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (corner of Westminster Road and East Avenue) in Rochester, New York. The family will provide flowers for the worship service and asks that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to a fund for music at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster St., Rochester, 14607 or to the Millennium Development Fund in honor of Jack and Linda McKelvey at 935 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607-2216. To share a message of remembrance, visit: www.anthonychapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Catherine Edwards
November 16, 2007
Tom was nice and energetic. The only priest I know who can pull off doing a sermon with his dog, Volky. And a blessing of animals with a llama (see picture on diocesan website). I will remember his insightful wisdom. My deep condolences to Karen and Volky. During this time of sadness, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul Schnacky
November 15, 2007
My friendship woth Tom goes back over twenty years and in that time we enjoed many lunches, together with lively and uplifting conversation.Ir was a blessing to be able to call him friend.
Father Paul Schnacky
Paula and Andy
November 14, 2007
Our thoughts are with Tom's family. He was a wonderful person. We had the honor of knowing him at Christ Episcopal Church where he married us in 1997. We just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary and we thank Tom deeply for his words of wisdom on marriage and life.
Donald Cameron
November 14, 2007
Tim and Trish. My thoughts go out to you and all of the family with the loss of your dad. I can only hope that you can take comfort that he is in a better place, probably talking baseball with Mickey and the Babe.
Uncle Donald
Posy Cameron and Bob Brothers
November 14, 2007
Bob and I send our deepest condolences to the entire family. I am very grateful for the wonderful father Tom was to our son Timothy Hanson, his wife Trisha and grandfather to our beautiful grandchildren Tucker, Capri and Mac Thomas. They will all miss Tom's presence in their lives. I too will always have a special place in my heart for Tom and grieve with you all.
Theresa and Simpson
November 13, 2007
While Theresa and I were sad to learn about his death, we both have warm memories of him. He has a legacy of helping people, and his spirit will live on in those folks he helped!
Nicole Hicks
November 8, 2007
Tim and Trish,
Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
What a wonderful man your father was. May his memory be eternal.
Love, Jason & Nicole Hicks and family
Jane and Pete Lutz
November 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this most difficult time. May you be comforted by the great memories of your father. Please let us know if there is anything you need. Friends of Tim and Trisha,
Jodi Gindorff
November 8, 2007
May you find peace and comfort in your memories. My deepest Sympathies to your family.
Jodi Gindorff
Friend of son Tim (Trish) Hanson
Tricia Gillett
November 8, 2007
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, (Tim's cousin) Tricia
Maggie Huff/ Lollypop Farm
November 8, 2007
Tom was a fine volunteer and will always be fondly remember here.
Dave and Darya Cowan
November 8, 2007
I have great memories of talking baseball with your Dad, Tim. And of that brunch in Georgetown with you, Barney and your Dad.
So sorry to hear the news. Glad you got to say goodbye. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Dave & Linda Demarais
November 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Friends of son Tim & Trish Hanson
Mike (Porky) Forosisky
November 7, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Tina Giess-Smiley
November 7, 2007
May God surround you with love and grace and lovely memories of a life well-lived.
Todd Allen
November 7, 2007
God has made his call to the bullpen. God Bless you my friend.
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