Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Watertown, New York
Mar 21, 1949 – Sep 12, 2019
Thomas H. Root, 70, Watertown, passed away Thursday, September 12th, 2019 in the emergency room of the Samaritan Medical Center.
The memorial service is 4pm Tuesday, September 17th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral with Pastor Mahlon Smith from the New Hope Baptist Church officiating. A calling hour will begin at 3 pm prior to the service. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Tom is survived by his wife Diana; 2 daughters Nancy Mellon, Watertown and Allison (Robert) Barrigar, Hammond; a grandson Anthony Jackson and two granddaughters Elizabeth and Emilie Barrigar; his aunt Bette Doyle, Saratoga Springs; and many cousins.
He was born in Watertown, March 21, 1949, a son to Herbert and Ruth Pratt Root. He graduated from Watertown High School and received an associate degree from JCC. Tom furthered his education receiving his bachelor’s degree from Western University in Colorado.
Tom worked for many years in real estate as an agent and loan officer. He later worked in retail sales for many years and currently was an associate with Lowe’s in Watertown, a position he held at the time of his passing.
Tom married Diana Peterson July 15th, 1995
Tom enjoyed fishing, woodworking, furniture restoration, playing cards and traveling. He was a train enthusiast and bowled for several years.
He was a former member of the North Side Improvement League and was an Eagle Scout.
Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.
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Oh gosh, Tom was such a nice man! He was always the first person we would look for when we went to Lowe's because he was so helpful and patient. Rest in Peace Tom - I will miss our great conversations! God rest your soul Tom and God Bless your Family.
Carolyn Fitzpatrick
September 21, 2019 | Watertown, NY | Acquaintance
We're very sorry for your loss. Every time we were at Lowe's, Tom would always say hello and ask how we were doing. In fact we had just talked to him last weekend at the store. His Mom and Dad raised a wonderful son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David & Debra Marsala
September 16, 2019 | Watertown, NY | Friend
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September 16, 2019
Diana...I am so so sorry to hear about Tom...I know there are no words that I can say to comfort you. I will be praying for you and that our precious Lord will comfort you during your difficult times..Again I am so sorry
penny Keen
September 15, 2019 | Black River, NY | Friend
My deepest condolences to Toms family. I remember Tom very well from the days at the Northside Improvement League and met up with him from time to time at Lowes. Tom was such a nice person, until the group of us sat down at the league for nickel-dime poker, then he would clean your pockets out, with a smile and a laugh.
RIP Tom
David Dietterich
September 15, 2019 | Dexter, NY | Friend
My sympathy and condolences to Tom's family and friends. I spent many summers at Bolton's Beach growing up. Good memories of my childhood with Tom.
Gail Gaffney-Caulder
September 15, 2019 | Fort Myers, FL | Friend
Remember Tom from back in North Jr. High school. A really nice guy. I'm sure he will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Chris Watkins
September 14, 2019 | Dexter, NY | Classmate
My condolences to the family and friends of Tom. May God give you HIS healing touch.
Lori Pratt Coe
September 14, 2019 | Glenfield, NY | Family
Sorry about Toms passing. I remember him from Boy Scouts and a Northsider as I was. I always enjoyed him in scout. He was a very nice person.
Joseph Brabant
September 14, 2019 | Roanoke, VA | Friend
