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Thomas Woods
1952 - 2025
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1952
DIED
2025
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Thomas Woods Obituary
June 18, 1952 - September 3, 2025
Thomas Woods passed at home on September 3, 2025. Tom was born in Auburn on June 18th, 1952, to Richard and Mary Woods. He graduated from Mount Carmel in 1970.
Tom loved family, friends, movies, books, theater, baseball, and Kathy.
Tom and Kathy were married on June 16th,1984, at Emerson Park. The ceremony was outdoors, the bride and groom in jeans and handmade polo shirts. There was a cookout, swimming, a puppet show, and softball. Tom was very much like that celebration; unpretentious, simple, modest, joyful, and full of love. He was patient, kind, and selfless.
He is missed by his wife, Kathy; daughter, Mandy; sons, Fred and Bill; grandchildren: Chelsey, Taylor, Sydney, and Bobby; sisters: Lynda, Nancy, Patty, Betsy, and Katie; brothers: David, John, Don, Jimmy, Rick, and John; and many more family and friends. He was and is a miracle.
Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, September 10th from 4:00-6:00 PM at White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., 197 South Street, Auburn NY.
In lieu of flowers consider a donation to the American Cancer Society for the prevention and fight against lung cancer.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jack Hardy
September 8, 2025
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Kathy and the Woods family. Tom was a good friend...his conversation...the laughs...and stories growing up in Auburn will be missed at the "Old Guys" happy hours !!!
Jack Nervina and Judy Donato
September 7, 2025
We´re sorry for your loss. we know how hard it is to lose a brother. Condolences to the family.
Barbara Carter Giltner
September 7, 2025
So sorry to see that Tom has passed. Tom was a long time friend of my brother. He was a very likeable person. Condolences to all his family and loved ones.
Kathy and Bill Shorey
September 7, 2025
To the woods family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Kathy and Bill shorey
Allan Graney
September 7, 2025
Kathy, Very sorry to hear about Tom. Condolences to the Family and the many Friends Tom has made through his life. Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Ed Pines
September 7, 2025
My sincere condolences to Kathy, and the family. Enjoyed talking with Tom about baseball at the Auburn diner , and his late night culinary talents. RIP Tom
Kim Salzer
September 7, 2025
Deepest condolences to the family. Many great memories growing up on Ross Street. Rest in Peace Tommy.
Larry Dean
September 7, 2025
Many fond memories of Tom at his Auburn diner. Tom was one of those rare people who always left you feeling better about life after every conversation.
His wit and humor will be greatly missed.
Condolences to Betsy, Patty and the family.
Jane ANNE Stebbins-Skowron
September 6, 2025
Tom, you will always be one of the smartest , funniest I've ever met. I hope you and Ann Bunker are having grand convos right now. Xoxo
Debbi Stoddard
September 6, 2025
So sorry for your family's loss.I didn't know Tom but worked with Betsy,Patty and Nancy and know Katie.My heart goes out to you all and my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time..May your brother Rest in Peace.
Debbi Stoddard
September 6, 2025
So sorry for the family's loss..I didn't know Tom but worked with Betsy,Patty and Nancy and know Katie..My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time..May your brother Rest in Peace.
Debbi Stoddard
September 6, 2025
So sorry for your family's loss.. Didn't know Tom but worked with Betsy,Patty,Nancy and know Katie..My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this heartbreaking time..May your brother Rest in Peace.
Julie Kahn Kirsch
September 6, 2025
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We did theater together many years ago. He was always a fun guy. May his memory be a blessing.
Danielle Bergan
September 6, 2025
Always enjoyed your friendship at Carmel Tom and connecting on FB. Much love and condolences to your family
Bob Fedigan
September 6, 2025
Kathy
I am so sorry to hear about Tom´s passing. My condolences to you and your family.
FRANK LUMB
September 6, 2025
to the family and friends of my friend tom woods. he always led a simple life. he was always a kind and carring. through the years of working at the sheriffs dept and other things i always enjoyed conversations. he was a great dude. he will be missed by many
Richard Boni
September 6, 2025
Please accept our condolences for your loss. We´ll miss Tom´s wit and humor. RIP
Laurie Lesch, Kee Murphy, Rich Boni and Sam Loli
p.s. Knowing Tom wouldn´t care much about flowers, we donated to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
Tom & Denise (King) Bennett
September 6, 2025
To Patty & all the Woods family,
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Hold each other tight. You are all such a great bunch. Thinking of you all with happy memories of Holy Family days.
shari delaney
September 6, 2025
Rest in Peace, Tommy. I remember all the good times we all had in high school! May your family and friends remember all the good times too.
Lindzey DiVietro
September 6, 2025
John and family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joan cofrancesco
September 5, 2025
He was a fun guy. He will be missed. A talented actor
Gerry Guiney
September 5, 2025
Tom always had a smile on his face and a good jike to share.
Rest in peace.
Molly Crehan Fronczek
September 4, 2025
So very sad to hear of Tom´s passing. So much a fun guy.worked with him for many years ...
Ant
September 4, 2025
My Condolences.
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