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Thomas French Obituary

FRENCH - Thomas L. Age 79; entered into rest on December 17, 2019. Of Clarence, N.Y. formerly of Waterloo,NY. Beloved father of Veronica (Ben) Johnson, Damon (Johanna) French and Joseph French; loving brother of Romulus French and Anita Major; dear grandfather of six. Son of the late Joseph and Louise French of Waterloo, N.Y.

Family and friends received Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m., at SHEPARD BROS FUNERAL HOME, 10690 Main Street, Clarence, N.Y.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church, 10950 Main Street, Clarence; Interment with Military Honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterloo, NY, Monday at 1pm.

Tom was a television cameraman for over 40 years and won three Emmy Awards for his camera work with ABC and the Olympics.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23, 2019.

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James Dill

December 21, 2019

A great guy with a big heart and a great sense of humor. A great cameraman, and a smile for everyone he met. Being with you was always a happy event. RIP Tom! You will be missed.

Jim Dill

December 21, 2019

a great cameraman and a great guy. Would give you the shirt off his back. Great sense of humor. A smile for all. RIP Tommy!

Chuck Canham

December 20, 2019

An honest and decent man. One of the best camera guys and crew leaders I've had the pleasure to work with. Rest in Peace. Prayers for family and friends.

Lynn Dill

December 20, 2019

We were friends for a long time and you were a good man. You always made me laugh cause you were so funny.God bless you Tom and rest in peace.

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Dec

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Shepard Bros Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2275 George Urban Blvd, Depew, NY 14043

Dec

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Peace Church

10950 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031

Dec

23

Interment

1:00 p.m.

St. Mary's Cemetery

Waterloo, NY 14031

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Shepard Bros Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2275 George Urban Blvd, Depew, NY 14043

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