Thomas S. Humphrey

Thomas Humphrey Obituary

Gardiner, NY

Thomas S. Humphrey, age 59, of Gardiner died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus.

Mr. Humphrey was born November 13, 1948 in St. Joseph, MN, the son of the late Donald P. and Mary (Frawley) Humphrey. He married Maria Martha Costa in September in Central Park, N.Y.C., NY.

He was a world-renowned self-employed Classic Guitar maker.

He is survived by his wife: Maria Martha (Costa) Humphrey; two daughters, Gabriella Costa-Humphrey and Adriana Costa-Humphrey, at home; a brother and sisters: John, Rachel, Suzie, Maryellen, and Martha, all of Minnesota; mother-in-law and family, Yolanda Costa and the whole Costa Family. He was predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Michael Humphrey.

Calling hours will be Sunday, April 20, from 1-5 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 S. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY. The funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, NY.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.copelandfhnp.com or call 845-255-1212.

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Apr. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Humphrey

9 Entries

David Leigh

May 3, 2008

To the Humphrey family,
Words seem so shallow when trying to express the shock and sorrow one feels. I knew Tom well in his younger years while sitting next to him for two years while playing cello in High School orchestra. Even tho I have had no contact with Tom since 1967 the news of his passing brought grief to my heart. He left his mark with me as well. God bless you all and may the memories of Tom stay with us all. He was a very good man.

marcia matrone

April 22, 2008

Dear Martha,
I hope that you and yours daughters are able to have force to support this hard momment in yours lives.
Please, make a contact with me when you can, OK?
My deeply love to you
Marcia Matrone from Brazil

marcia matrone

April 22, 2008

Martha,
Ficamos chocados com a notícia do falecimento do seu marido.
Gostaria muito de falar com você.
Desejo que você encontre forças para aguentar esta barra.
Beijos
Marcia Matrone - Brazil

Kathi Bayer

April 20, 2008

Adrianna, The loss of a loving father is a heartbreaking experience for a young lady. I lost my dad when I was 14 but no one knows what you are feeling but you. Unfortunately, I will be out of town, due to a death in my family. My prayers and love are with you and your family. You dad loved you and your sister and mom so much and his love will help you get through the next few days and weeks. All of your Ostrander family are here to help and care for you.

April Zoutis

April 19, 2008

Dear Adriana,
I was so sad to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Love, Mrs. Zoutis

Lauren Wendel

April 18, 2008

Mrs. Humphrey, Gabby, and Di,
I am so sorry for the loss of the Mr. Humphrey. He was a great man, and he always made my stay at your house worth while! He is always in your hearts. He's up above looking down on you guys forever. I'm always here to talk if you need to. Call if you ever need anything. I love you all of 3 of you guys. My thoughts and prayers are always with you guys
Love Always,
Lauren

Andrea Longinott

April 18, 2008

Gabby and family,
I know what you all are going through and if you need ANYTHING at all, I'll be here for you. Take one day at a time, one minute at a time if you need to. Just nkow that his love for you all was so deep and nothing will ever change that. He'd want you to happy, and so do I.
"I can shed tears that he is gone, or I can smile because he has lived. I can close my eyes and pray that he'll come back, or I can open my eyes and see all he's left. My heart can be empty because I can't see him, or I can be full of the love I shared. I can turn my back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or I can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. I can remember him only that he is gone, or I can cherish his memory and let it live on. I can cry and close my mind, be empty and turn my back. Or I can do what he'd want: smile, open my eyes, love and go on."
The quote that's helped me get through so much. Stay strong. I love you all.<33

Naris Charaschanyawong

April 18, 2008

It's really shocked to learn this sudden sad news. Even never I've met Tom personally, however through our several correspondence, he is usually generous & showing his curiosity to the guitar innovation!
Please accept my deepest condolence to your family.
His soul is surely rest in peace.
Thomas Humphrey is legend...
Thanks to your great contribution to the Guitar World!

Debbie Gundersen

April 18, 2008

Dear Adriana,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man. He loved you very, very much. His eyes would shine so brightly everytime he talked about you. He was truly proud to have you as his daughter. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I would attend his services; however, I will be out of town until Tuesday. Please call me if you need to talk.

Love,
Ms. Gundersen

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