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Bob aka Butch, T, Twaz, Uncle Shirley, Coach, Papa T was born on May 11, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to Theodore and Barbara (Nemsovsky) Thompson. He married Candace Boyle on June 17, 1983 in South Corning and served his country in the United States Navy for over 20 years.
Bob graduated from Corning Free Academy, completed his Bachelor's at Cortland University and his Master's at the University of Illinois. He was a coach for lacrosse and football at many different local schools and also coached basketball at SCT Boces. He loved playing golf with his family and friends, enjoyed working outside at the house, and hanging out on the deck watching his grandkids play. He gave blood for the Red Cross as often as possible. He retired from BOCES in Horseheads as a physical education teacher in 2008.
He was an active member of the CPP Sports Hall of Fame, Lions Club, Elks Club, VFW, American Legion, Community Progress, President of the CFA Alumni as well as a former member of the South Corning Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife Candi; sons, Daniel Burnside of Corning and Dennis (Amanda Madsen) Burnside of Elmira; his mom, Barbara Hughes of Corning; grandchildren, Taylor, Daniel, Emma, Gavin, and Brenna; and many friends.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 10th from 12 - 3 PM at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., 216 E. First Street in Corning where the Elks Lodge of Sorrow Service will be held at 2:45 PM and funeral services with Military Honors will follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Chad Sayers officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in Robert's name to Corning Painted Post Sports Hall of Fame, PO Box 881, Corning, NY 14830.
Bob's family entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.
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June 29, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences. May God bring everlasting comfort to your hearts and give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
(2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Elizabeth Biroscak
March 11, 2019
Candi and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He had a very kind heart, a jolly laugh and huge love of life, kids, sports and all that was good. If it wasn't, he'd carry the torch of light to fight injustices. It was a pleasure to work with him in the Alternative High at BOCES and I am forever lucky to have known him.
Blessings to all of you and may the love of one another see you through this difficult time.
Cyndy Adler
March 9, 2019
Twaz was such a wonderful man. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. My heart is with you and your family, Candi.
Anastasia Castilone
March 8, 2019
He will be missed. I will miss him most in our Lions meetings always reminding me to do this or that. We have lost a good man.
Charlie Barker
March 7, 2019
Candi and family,
I cannot tell you how shocked and saddened I was to hear of Twaz's death. As he and I go back over 50 years it is just heart breaking. I will always cherish our friendship. And I will remember so many good times. From Keuka Lake to WCBA trivia contests. His gentle nature and droll humor will be with me as I think of him often. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Charlie & Lorraine Barker
Evanna Koska
March 7, 2019
Candi - such sad news! You and the family have my deepest sympathy. I'm flooded with numerous wonderful memories of school and union times Bob and I spent together. His huge laugh! His anger at injustice! He really was a teddy bear of a man who fought for the underdog! Not many people leave the legacy of friends and influence that Bob does. His memory will live on and on and on! My sincerest condolences.
Becky Patterson
March 7, 2019
Candi,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a kind gentleman with a great sense of humor and a quiet humility. Bob, Coach, had a positive influence on the students he taught and coached. It was a pleasure to work with him, and I will always have fond memories of him.
Chet Frost
March 7, 2019
Candi, kids and grand-kids, I am so sad to hear of Bob's passing. Wishing you all the best through this time of sorrow, and sending you all huge warm hugs.
Ed Robinson
March 7, 2019
I was very saddened to learn of Bob's passing. He was so well-liked and respected by all the athletes he coached at Corning East and he was such a factor in the success they enjoyed. My sincere condolences go out Candi, Dan, and Dennis . My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane Gill
March 6, 2019
So sorry to hear of Coach's passing. We shared some fun and interesting times at BOCES. The students loved and respected him. Condolences to you and your family.
Kenny Fougnier
March 6, 2019
The Thompson family, Please accecpt my sincere condolences. Twaz was a classmate, friend, fraterity brother and football teammate at Cortland State. Always a pleasure to be in his presence. Many years have passed since I have been in contact with Twaz, but I have fond memories of our college days, and I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
tina
March 6, 2019
Candi, Danny and Dennis, I am sorry to hear of Butch's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Tina.
Patrice Hall
March 6, 2019
We will miss our good friend, so many years of memories..RIP Bob Patrice&John Hall
FRANCIS AVAGLIANO
March 5, 2019
A true gentleman, coach, father, educator who left so many great footprints to live on by the hearts and people that Twaz touched. A true gentleman that never had anything to say bad about anyone and his love for his family and the coaching of many youth over the years that he had an impact! God Bless you Twaz and your family at this time of a great loss! You always were so much fun to be around and upbeat that I will always remember! You are the best forever Twaz! The angels better be ready for Twaz!!!!
DOUGLAS PRATO
March 5, 2019
My condolences to Bob's family. We attended Cortland together as Physical Education Majors and years later as Director of Physical Education and Athletics for the Corning Painted Post School District I was able to hire him to work for us.
Bob was always a gentleman and a fun person to be around. He was well liked by a great many people who will be very sad to hear of his passing. May God bless him and his family during this trying time.
March 5, 2019
Bob and I attended Cortland at the same time as Physical Education majors. While serving as the Director of Physical Education and Athletics for the Corning Painted Post School District from 1975 to 1979 we reunited and I was able to hire him to work with us in the School District.
Always a gentleman and a fun person to be around. He will be missed by many of his friends and colleagues who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him. God rest his soul and bring peace to all that knew him.
Doug Prato
Roxanne Ragan
March 5, 2019
Rest in peace my friend. Gym Bob Coach will be missed by all. Candy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. It was always nice to see you both at Wegman's on a Sunday. Hugs to you Candy.
Roxanne & Phil Ragan
Penny Pepper
March 5, 2019
May you always remember your family's good times. Will keep you and Barb in my prayers.
March 5, 2019
My condolences to the the The Thompson family. So sorry to hear of Twaz passing. Many fond memories of him. God Bless him.
Sincerely
Mike DiPalma
Alan Mallanda
March 5, 2019
I was so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was a good friend, coach and teacher, classmate and loyal fraternity brother. Our deepest condolences to Bob's family and to Candy, his wife.
Alan & Heather Mallanda
Joe Cuda
March 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss, going to miss him. My heart and prayer go out to you candy and the famuly
Linda Hillman
March 5, 2019
Bob, or coach, as we all knew him was a terrific man and always a team player when we worked together at BOCES. So very sorry for your loss!
DIANE BOWER
March 5, 2019
Candy, John and I are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have so many memories of our times together. He was a great, big teddy bear of a guy and touched so many lives. Please accept our condolences as we are currently in Florida and may not be home for Bob's memorial.
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