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79, Life-long resident of Beacon, New York until his retirement to Chandler, AZ in 1998 died on May 2, 2011 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Tom was born on July 28, 1931, one of twin sons born to Ted and Celina Forman. Tom was a 1955 graduate of Colgate University where he played Varisty Baseball for 4 years. Tom spent his entire career as an independent insurance agent owning his own company until he retired in 1995. Tom was very active in both politics and civic organizations in Beacon. He was served as Commissioner of Finance from 1966-69. He was also Chairman of the Beacon Urban Renewal as well Chairman of the Beacon Housing Authority. Tom was also a Board of Trustee for the Howland Library in Beacon. Tom was a life member of W.H. Mase Hook and Ladder Fire Company and as well as Past President and life member (35 years) of the Beacon Kiwanis Club. Tom's interest varied from sports (baseball and golf) to country music and the Hudson River Day Line Cruise Ships. Tom is survived by his wife of 56 years the former Dolores Browne. In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by 8 children: Peter (Anne), Beacon, NY; Thomas, Chandler, AZ; Patricia Clark (Earl), Phoenix, AZ; Susan, Mesa, AZ; James (Caroline), Ossining, NY; John (Ann), Beacon; Andrew, Beacon; and Paul, Fishkill, NY. Tom will be missed by his 8 grandchildren: Kate, Maureen, Becky, Andrew, Matthew, Ally, Nicole, and Olivia. A Mass of the Christian Burial was offered on Saturday May 7, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Beacon. Arrangements were made by Halvey Funeral Home in Beacon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Westchester Care Center, 6100 S. Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona 85283.
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Lori Stedner
May 20, 2011
John and family: I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. my thoughts and prayers to out to you. My deepest condolences. BB
Billy Leith
May 7, 2011
To the Forman Family....Prayers with you and the family at this difficult time. Your dad was one of the finest men I ever met and I always remember the great times your dad and my mother would hook up when it came to our insurance--needless to say the language was quite colorful between those two. I can see them today just having a helluva time in heaven. Always remember that messy desk, trying to figure out how the hell he knew were anything was. Always bantering and arguing with him about his Cardinals and the Yankees. He worked hard for all of you to be who are today and this was always something to be admired about...a great man. I will miss him greatly
Jo Giunta
May 6, 2011
John and Family - Your Father was a wonderful man and a brilliant insuance professional. I will never forget him. My prayers are with you and your family.
May 6, 2011
I extend my deepest sympathy to all the family on your loss.
Teresa Dexter, Delmar,NY
w. lee reed
May 6, 2011
God Bless the family, i have the family in pray
your willie lee reed
Angela Bettina
May 6, 2011
Peter,John,Andrew and families. We would like to extend our prayers and condolences for the loss of your father.
Vincent and Angela Bettina
George & Edna Zeyak
May 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rich Williams
May 5, 2011
Peter and family. I was very sorry to read about your Dad. He was a great guy. We belonged to many groups together. My prayers and thoughts are with you and family. He will be greatly missed. Rich Williams,retired Chief of Police, Beacon NY
Kathy Latino
May 5, 2011
Susan and family,
My sincerest sympathy. Your dad is home now after a long battle
May 5, 2011
My sincerest sympathy to the entire family.
Bob Chambers
Dee Alexander
May 5, 2011
Dear Peter, John, Andrew and families-- Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dad.
Dee & Rod Alexander and family
Linda LaPierre
May 5, 2011
Dear Peter and family. "Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time," Linda LaPierre
Mary and Ken Hofstetter
May 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We share your sadness. Tom will be missed by so many loving family members and friends.
Love, Mary and Ken
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