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Thomas McAvoy Obituary
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Thomas Edward McAvoy, 59, of Binghamton, died on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at Wilson Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Norma McAvoy. He is survived by his wife, Catherine McAvoy, Binghamton; son, Tommy McAvoy, Endwell; daughter and son-in-law, Cassie Maroney-Sears and Chris Sears, Binghamton; brothers, William and Patricia McAvoy, Fayetteville, N.Y., Gary and Debra McAvoy, Conklin, N.Y.; sister and brother-in-law, Cecelia and Thomas Gill, Scipio Center, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Audrey Gagnon, Calif., Pamela Jackson, Pa., Linda Christiansen, Saratoga, N.Y.; grandchildren, Jacob, Hillary, Samantha, Christopher; also several nieces and nephews. Tom was a master electrician, and for the past 25 years he owned the Remedy Tavern, Kirkwood. He was a member of the Kirkwood Elks, the Sons of the American Legion Post 1645. Tom was a humanitarian and he loved his hobbies, boating and racing.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main Street, Johnson City. The Rev. Russell Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory and in honor of China Bell may be made to the Humane Society, 2 Jackson Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13903.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McAvoy
Bill
November 1, 2007
Cathy, Tom Tom, Cassie,
Just received word of the passing of Tom. Our family sends its deepest regards. Tom will not only be missed by his family but also his true friends...
Thomas Muller
October 27, 2007
For the whole McAvoy family, we are very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Tom and Cheryl Muller
John Bertoni
October 26, 2007
Kathy ,I just found out about your loss and condolences and wishes for our strength to be with you and your family at this time are never too late. ..Our prayers are sent to help you and Family through this tough time from myself and your classmates of the class of 67 at U.E.
Mark Fagnan R.ph
October 26, 2007
Dear Cathy: sorry to hear about Tom. contact me any time
Deb and Randy Smith
October 26, 2007
Cathy, Tommy and Cassie, Randy and I are so sorry for your loss. We will remember Tom fondly and all the fun he brought to the Remedy back in the day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anita & Chris Molinari
October 26, 2007
Cassie and McAvoy family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Hadley
October 25, 2007
Cathy, Tommy and Cassie - I'm sorry I couldn't be with you tonight. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family. I will see you soon. Tom was a great man - one of a few. He will always be remembered.
Joan
October 25, 2007
To the McAvoy family, Though I did not know Tom, I just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your terrible loss.
Chris, Cassie, Christopher Thomas, and the entire McAvoy Family always remember the good times. They will get you through the worst of times. Cassie , God only takes the best and freshest flowers to do His work, He must have had a special plan for your Dad to call him Home at such a young age, to do something special. He is in a far better place then we are.Even though you may not think so now. So look to the sky for the brightest star and you will know it is your Dad looking after you and your entire family. God Bless each and every one of you.I know God will get you through this. Believe and know God is with you.
Sue Donahue
October 25, 2007
Cathy, Tommy & Cassie and Families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy! One thing that he taught me was the love of boating. I have a boat on Cayuga Lake in the summer and I am having just as much fun as he did. I think of your family often when I am on the lake and will continue to do so.Thanks for the memories! Take Care!
Love Sue Teeple Donahue
Artie/Jeff /Ellen Lind
October 25, 2007
Sorry, for your loss I am working out of town and can't make it back
until late Friday. We will all miss him.
Jennifer Hadley
October 25, 2007
My thoughts are with you.
Maurice & Brenda Millard
October 25, 2007
Cathy, Please accept our condolences. I recall well the fun times Tommy and the group had at Power Squadron functions. He will be sorely missed.
Angela and John Schappert
October 25, 2007
We are thinking of you all.
Jeannie Houghtalen
October 25, 2007
Cathy, Tommy, Cassie:
It will be the little things that you will remember, the quite moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
With Loving Memories
Jeannie, Ashley, & Joey
Mike Dopko
October 25, 2007
Cathy,Tom Tom, Cassie, I am so sorry about you loss. Tom was a great person, the whole area mourns his passing.
Jason Reinhard
October 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jason and Tina Reinhard
Kelly Shutter-Johnson
October 25, 2007
Cathy, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will remember Tommy fondly with his big voice and his bigger heart.
Lisa and Jim Young
October 25, 2007
Cassie, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your whole family are in our thoughts. Love, Lisa and Jim
Kate Mower
October 25, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss
Kate Mower & Beth Urso
Greg & Kathy Shutter
October 25, 2007
We were so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. The pavillion will never be the same without Tom's raspy voice in the background. Call if you need us to help in any way.
Mike Dopko
October 25, 2007
Tom, You were always a friend even though we had our differences. I am so sorry for Cathy and the kids. I hope they are taking it well, because I'm not. We will miss you.
Mary Matthews / Davy Dutcher
October 25, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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