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Thomas Skiff Obituary
Thomas B. Skiff, Jr. of White Sulphur Springs, NY, a driver for Boulevard Tire of Jeffersonville, NY, and a lifelong area resident, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY, with his family at his side. He was 51.
The son of Olive C. Wells Stone and the late Thomas B. Skiff, Sr., he was born August 27, 1957 in Ellenville, NY.
Thomas was a member of the Tri-State Bowling Association, an inductee in the U.S. Bowling Congress Hall of Fame, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed the outdoors.
Survivors include his life soul mate, Joan E. Redington, at home; two sons, Thomas B. Skiff, III of White Sulphur Springs, NY and Gregg W. Skiff and his fiancée, Amanda Bivins of King of Prussia, PA; his mother, Olive Stone of Monticello, NY; three sisters: Desiree Stone of Thompsonville, NY, Louise James of Brooklyn, NY and Courtney James of Liberty, NY; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be today, Sunday, November 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 3, in the funeral home. The Rev. David McCarthy will officiate.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randelman, NC 27317.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, 845-292-0001.
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Gracie
November 9, 2008
Though I did not know Tom well, I knew his humor from the online chat venue AIM. There was never a dull moment when he would pop into the chat room...he was laugh a minute, and, I....like so many others, will miss him! :-( It was evident that you made him sooo happy Joan, that was so nice to see. May God bless you and your family, and may all of your precious memorys bring peace within your heart. Rest peacefully "T"....xoxox
Janet Bertholf
November 5, 2008
Joan,
I was shocked to hear of Toms passing, now that I am not bowling.
We all shared good times at Kiamesha Lanes, those days will never be forgotten.
God Bless and Take Care,
will run into you again, I'm sure.
Janet Bertholf
Paul Daw
November 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
marty decker
November 4, 2008
to joan and family sorry to hear about the loss of tom jr. we had many of fun times bowling. he was a great bowler and a lot of fun. marty decker and dawn atkins
Anthony Sinacore
November 3, 2008
Greg, Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you.
Patti & Fred Knack
November 3, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rumisha Rice
November 2, 2008
Never meet Him in person - but was a great man - his silliness will be missed in chat.
Rumisha Rice (AKA barbeedoll40)
Ageya waya
November 2, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. T was a wonderful friend. He was always the first to say hi to me when i came online. I will miss him greatly!
Margo Hess
November 2, 2008
I am shocked of the loss of a dear friend. His charm, his off the wall remarks, will be missed by many of us. but never forgotten! He's touched so many hearts. He was a great man, great dad, and a true friend. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. I will miss him very much.
Love Always in my heart and my in prayers
David Lewis
November 2, 2008
T will be missed greatly, only the good die young
Diane Silverbear
November 2, 2008
I am stunned and shocked of the loss of my awesome friend.Tom and I had been longtime friends from aim chat.His wit and charm will be missed by many but never forgotten!He was a great man and friend.My heartfelt sympathy to his family.I will miss him very much.Silver smoochies and lotz of bear huggz to you Tom..always!!
Belinda Holdcroft
November 2, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Roni Skinner/Evans
November 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
abbie+skip sisco
November 2, 2008
you will be truly missed+loved forever,rest in peace my beloved brother, you were a true friend. skip sisco
Debbie Carter/Thompson
November 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
john bell
November 2, 2008
Thomas was a friend of my mother's they meet at crmc when my mother had to start her chemo, we are Very Sorry for your loss Tom was a good person and a great friend May he rest in peace
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