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Thomas Huggins Obituary
FREEVILLE - Thomas Huggins, "Captain Tom", 52, of 106 Ringwood Rd., Freeville, NY passed away Friday, August 15, 2008, at his home following a short illness.
Born February 22, 1956 in Sidney, NY, he was the son of Audrey LaVarnway Huggins and the late Franklin Huggins. Tom was employed at SUNY Cortland prior to becoming ill and enjoyed anything that got him outdoors, especially sailing, golfing and hunting.
In addition to his mother, Audrey Huggins of Nineveh, NY, Tom is survived by his wife, Debra L. Smith of Freeville, NY; his daughter, Jessica Huggins and granddaughter, Amara Huggins of Binghamton, NY; daughter, Michele Huggins of Orlando, FL; stepdaughter, Wendy Lauper and her daughters, Cailyn and Jadyn of Freeville, NY; brother, Jack (Tammy) Huggins of Webster, NY, Larry Huggins of Nineveh, NY, JoAnne Baker (Dick Ryan) of Richmond, VA, Leo Huggins of Nineveh, NY; father and mother-in-law, John and Phyllis Hill of Freeville, NY; also aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and in laws and his bow wow "boys", Bandit, Ponchie and Dusty.
Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at Perkins Funeral Home, 55 W. Main St., Dryden, NY, with Rev. Alan Kinney officiating. Friends and family may call from 4-6 p.m. prior to the service. Private interment will be in Willow Glen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospicare and Palliative Services, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 or American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
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Debbie Eaton
August 19, 2008
Dear Jessica and Michele,
We are saddened by the loss of your dad. He will be greatly missed. Both of you and your families are in our prayers at this time.
Larry and Debbie Eaton and family
Helen Shaut
August 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I went to school with Tom and would see him occasionally over the years. I always liked Tom; he was quiet but had a great smile and kind word.
Heather Eaton
August 18, 2008
Jess,
I am so sorry to hear of about the loss of your father. My heart goes out to you at this time of sorrow. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Roberta Thomas
August 18, 2008
Dear Audrey, Larry, Leo, Joanne, and Jack, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We never knew Tom was ill. I can still see him in seventh grade English class. I always knew that I could count on him having the answer, and he was always smiling. He always sat in the next to the last seat in the row by the windows. We will always remember him as a kind man with a ready and genuine smile. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Roberta and Ray Thomas
Joy Evans
August 18, 2008
Joanne and family, I was saddened to hear about your brother. All my prayers to you, Dick and your family.
BETTY WEBER BURRMANN
August 16, 2008
TO THE FAMILY OF TOM HUGGINS. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Tony and Sue Scalia
August 16, 2008
Jessie and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything please call.
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