Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Watertown, New York
Mar 26, 1946 – Aug 26, 2019
Thomas E. Eddy 73, Rutland Hollow Rd. Watertown, passed away Monday evening on August 26th, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center.
The funeral will be 11 am Friday, August 30th, 2019 at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown with fire department chaplain Samuel Lundy officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday, August 29th from 4 pm – 8 pm at the funeral home. A celebration of life gathering will be held at Porter’s Pond, 22182 County Route 144, Black River, NY 13612 following the burial.
Mr. Eddy is survived by his wife, June; two sons and their wives Kevin and Sherry, Watertown, Mark and Amy, Black River; 3 grandsons Dylan, Abilene, TX, Kevin, Watertown, Logan, Black River, a granddaughter Lauren, Black River; 3 great grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law, James and Mae Eddy, Black River; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Tom was born in Watertown, March 26th, 1946, a son to Harvey and Korleen Jeffers Eddy. He graduated from Carthage High School. He married June Fields September 11, 1965 in Watertown.
Tom worked on the family dairy farm on the Rutland Hollow Road starting as a young man, later owning and operating the farm for all his adult life until retiring from farming in 1997.
Tom was a lifelong auctioneer owning Eddy’s Auction Service and was the Rutland Town Justice for 38 years. He was also a security guard at the Jefferson County Office Building for several years, retiring in 2011.
He was a 55-year active and honorary member of the Rutland Fire Department serving as a past president. He was a member of the NYS Magistrates Association. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, gardening, boat rides on Lake Bonaparte, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Online remembrances may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Rutland Volunteer Fire Dept., 28502 NYS Rt 126, Black River, NY 13612 or to Hospice of Jefferson County
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I just heard about Tom passing ,were awful sorry to here this ,I try to say hi everytime I saw him in Haines city at his house
George Cummings
September 18, 2019 | Watertown, NY | Coworker
We're sorry to hear of Tom's passing, June & family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Doug and Judy Tofflemire, North Bay, Ontario
Doug/Judy Tofflemire
September 01, 2019 | North Bay, ON | Friend
When the good Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hopefully these memories will sustain you during this difficult time
Ian and Geri White
August 30, 2019 | Sault Ste Marie Ont Canada
Dear June & Family, My thoughts are with you all today as you say "See Ya Later" to Tom. He was a wonderful guy and Rutland Hollow will never be the same.
Melinda (Hall) Grady
August 30, 2019 | Arnold, MD
I am so sorry for the lost of a man that made such a difference everywhere he went. We were honored to know him from Central Park 2. What a joy to sit out with him and June. He will be missed. Love to the family and may GOD be your refuge during this time
Carol and Frank Wocher
August 30, 2019 | Emerald Isle., NC | Friend
Dear June and family,
We are sorry for your loss. May you hold all of the great memories of Tom in your heart and hopefully those memories will help to comfort you at this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
King & Joy Rushnell
August 30, 2019 | Clarkesville, GA | Friend
Kevin and extended family; I met Tom back in the late 70's, early 80's when I was a Deputy Sheriff for Jefferson County and he was Town Justice for Rutland. I found him very engaging, friendly, knowledgeable and warm. He took his magistrate roll very seriously and performed it with total professionalism. A number of years passed before I happened to get reacquainted with him while he was working for the county. He was so looking forward to retiring and going to Florida. Just know, he was a...
Robin Curtis
August 30, 2019 | Chaumont, NY | Acquaintance
June my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family at this time. My sympathies to all of you. May family give you comfort in your time of loss. Love Carol Davis
Carol Davis
August 30, 2019 | Tamworth, ON | Friend
My condolences. I am so sorry to learn of Toms passing
Jean Protzman
August 30, 2019 | Normal, IL