Thomas E. Thayne

Thomas E. Thayne
of Binghamton
Thomas E. Thayne, 65, of Binghamton, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Marie Thayne; his sister, Jacqueline Crimmins; and his brother-in-law, James Crimmons. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carol Thayne; his son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Thayne and Margaret McGarry; and his grandchildren, Thomas and Mary Louise; his daughter, Karen Thayne; her fiance, William Palmer and Hailey and Abigail; several nieces and nephews, Jimmy, Marie and Mike, Ann, Alice and Jeff, Danny; his in-laws, Paul, Billy and Ilene Greenwald; his aunt, Lois Thayne; and Godmother, Peg Guiton. Tom was a member of St. Paul's Church, Binghamton; graduate of Windsor High School; served in the United States Marine Corps; and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a longtime member of Teamsters Local 693 and for more than a decade Tom served with Gene Briggs as secretary-treasurer and then President of Local 693. Tommy spent his career arguing for the rights of local workers. Tommy enjoyed his grandchildren, breakfast at Rolando's and taking money from his friends at Genegantslet Golf Course. He had a sharp wit, was quick with a joke, and would do anything for his family and friends. He will be sadly missed. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Jerry Jones for all he did Tuesday and to Barb and Joe Ritz for always being there.
Funeral Services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Saturday at 9 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Church where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Friday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Tom may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-9956.