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SINGER - Thomas Kenyon 1932 - 2008. Following a sudden bout of pneumonia, Tom Singer left this earth as a result of cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning, September 30, 2008. Thomas Kenyon Singer was born on January 30th, 1932, in Buffalo, New York. He was the only child of Harold Thomas Singer (1896-1975), a fruit grower and Grace Kenyon Singer (1905-2004), a Latin and French teacher at Wilson Central High School. Tom attended The Mercersburg Academy, PA his junior year of high school, and graduated with honors at Wilson High School where he was elected Senior Class President. A business and finance major at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, Tom served as Treasurer of the Mask and Whig Club, and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Fulfilling his ROTC commitment; Tom was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He gained considerable business experience as a procurement officer in Casablanca, Morocco, where he met and fell in love with Jacqueline. Their deep happiness together lasted 51 years as Tom enjoyed a rewarding career at Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp., retiring in 1986 as President and CEO of Kaiser Aluminum International Corporation, Oakland, CA. In retirement, Tom was very active as a Trustee of The Nature Conservancys Western New York Chapter for ten years. He also served as a Trustee for the Niagara Area Foundation. Most of all Tom also took great pleasure in his lifelong co-ownership of Singer Farms, LLC, diversified fruit growers and processors in northern Niagara County. Tom is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline (nee Moulin), his five children: Mark Andre Singer, Vivianne Grace Szulist, Claire Anne Singer, Michele Singer Ross, and Gail Kenyon Watson; Tom took a profound interest in his family near and far, and doted on his grandchildren: Sam, Katie and Hannah Scott; Jimmy Watson; Cameron and Alexandra Ross; and Luke Singer. Memorial services will be held from St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2239 West Creek Rd., Burt, NY at 11 oclock AM on Saturday, November 1, 2008. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to: the United Way of Western, NY, the Nature Conservancy Western, NY chapter and/or the Grace Singer Scholarship Fund at Wilson Central H.S. Arrangements entrusted to the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, Newfane, NY. Please sign the guest register at www.sherriefuneralhome.com

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 3, 2008.

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E. William Housh

October 19, 2008

Tom and I were Delta Tau Delta fraternity brothers at the U of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1954. We were both USAF ROTC members and were in the "service" from about 1955-1957. We kept in relatively close contact "over the years" and were looking forward tro our 55th College reunion next year. If I get there I'll certainly miss him.

Thinking of Jacquiline at this difficult time.

Chuck & Nathalie Christensen

October 17, 2008

I was so saddened by the news. A very honorable man, Mr. Singer was someone I deeply admired and respected.

Elaine Waechter

October 8, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I have known Tommy all my life, and I shall always remember him as a kind and gracious man. He always made me feel so special by his thoughtfullness. Our extended family will never be the same without Tommy. Our love
and support to all of you. May god bless you all.
Your cousins, Ken & Elaine

Elaine Waechter

October 8, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I have known Thommy all my life, and I shall always remember him as a kind and gracious man. He always made me feel so special by his thoughtfullness. Our extended family will never be the same without Thommy. Our love
and support to all of you. May god bless you all.
Your cousins, Ken & Elaine

Ashleigh

October 6, 2008

Dear Mrs. Singer,
Mr. Singer was a wonderful man and he would go out of his way to help people. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Cinde Poore-Murphy

October 5, 2008

Tommy was a wonderful, kind and loving man. I will miss him forever. Dearest Jacque, Marc, Vivianne, Claire, Michelle and Gail, I love you all and know that the Lord holds you in His arms. Your cousin, Cinde

Julie Donatelli

October 4, 2008

The entire Donatelli family in Washington DC send their love to the Singer family at this sad time. We have so many, many wonderful memories as neighbors and through out the years. My mother, father & I will be there November 1st to pay our respects to a great man and his family. Love, Julie

Condominious Eglantina

October 3, 2008

Tom's insightful help and advice with with the management of his Mexican "home" has been appreciated by all of us. We'll miss him as an adviser, and as a true friend.

James and Norma Akers

October 3, 2008

Dear Jacqueline and family: We were saddened to learn of Tom's death. We will remember Tom as a true gentleman and a gracious person. Jim enjoyed sharing the evenings with Tom at the Wilson Lions Club meetings, and we both enjoyed the social occasions we spent with you and Tom. Please accept our sincere condolences. Your neighbors, Jim and Norma Akers (Wilson, NY/Charles Town, WV)

Dennis Miller

October 3, 2008

I've known Tom and Jacqueline through their Mexico connection. We found over the years we had a lot in common with our conservation efforts. With more people like Tom and his beliefs, the world would be a better place.

Claudia Perkins Johnson

October 3, 2008

Fondly remembering my former boss who was always so gracious and encouraging. Hoping that Jacqueline and the entire family will be comforted in the memories they shared and the connections made around the world.

Jon and Connie Swick

October 3, 2008

We send our sincere condolences. The Singer family was very near and dear to us. Jon and Connie Swick

Edward Desel

October 3, 2008

Wth Sympathy from all of your friends from your second home
in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Ed Dresel
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Bruce Wilson

October 3, 2008

Sincere condolences to Jacqueline and family. I first knew Tom when he joined the original Export Department of Kaiser Aluminum and was proud to know him through his successful career. Fine gentleman.
Bruce Wilson

Linda Horn Reed

October 3, 2008

Jackie and family, although many years have passed, you still make me feel like a part of your extended family, whenever we do meet. Such a shame, as we grow older, it always seems to be at times like this.
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this difficult time of saddness. Tom was a wonderful man, husband and father. I witnessed the love of Tom by his mother and father, there could not have been a better son, they were so proud of Tom, his accomplishments and his wonderful family. As Tom was so proud of his family also. Jackie, his love and admiration of you was engrained in his smile.
Such a joy of life and family he had.
Tom will be greatly missed not only by his family but also the Town of Wilson and all of Tom's friends that he has made as he worked and lived around the world.
May he rest in Peace.
Lovingly, Linda Horn Reed

Our very wonderful Father ~

October 3, 2008

October 2, 2008

You all are in our thoughts. We know from our friendship with Claire what a wonderful person, husband and father he was. He certainly is fortunate to be survived by such a loving and close knit family.

Our Condolescences.

The Bishops, Lositos and Fordes
Greensboro, NC

Rev. Ralph Gardner

October 2, 2008

Marta and I send you are deepest sympathy and prayers .
May our Heavenly Father keep Tom in the palm of his hand until he meets once again with his loved ones. Adj. Rev. Gardner Post 836

October 2, 2008

Dick Harrison

Cindi Gibson

October 2, 2008

Mrs. Singer and family,
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Singer when I worked at Quail Ridge and The Wilson House. I always thought he was a wonderful man. May God's love get you all through this time, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindi Gibson and family

Evo Alexandre

October 1, 2008

I send my sincere condolences on the passing of Tom to Jacqueline and Tom's family.

Evo Alexandre, former Kaiser employee and KASRA member

Fred Lawson

October 1, 2008

Dear Jacqueline,
We send our deepest sympathy along with our warm personal regards to you and your family.
Peggy and Fred Lawson

Fred Lawson

October 1, 2008

Dear Jacqueline,
We send our deepest sympathy and warm personal regards to you and your family.
Peggy and Fred Lawson

Greg Mandeville

October 1, 2008

We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a kind and generous man. He was our friend and neighbor. You were the best Tom. The Mandeville Family

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