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Thomas Mudra Obituary
April 29, 1951 - February 15, 2024
Age 72, of Buffalo, NY passed away peacefully holding the hands of his two children on February 15, 2024. Born in Buffalo, NY on April 29th, 1951 to George P. and Rosemary (Ehrmann) Mudra, Tom was a Buffalonian through and through. He graduated high school from St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in 1969, and earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in education from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. Following his early career in teaching, Tom spent 32 years with the New York State Department of Corrections, retiring in 2006 as Deputy Superintendent of Administrative Services. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Lorinda R. (Anderson) in 2005. He is survived by his brothers Richard P. (Betsy) of Sugarland, TX and Jerome R. (Lucie) of Lakeside, CA, his son Andrew T. (Melissa Studzinski) of Providence, RI, daughter Karilyn E. Lucas, of Buffalo, NY, his two granddaughters Alexis Lucas, 13, and Lucy Mudra, 9, and many, many close friends. Tom was an active member of his community and a proud representative of the Greater Buffalo Region. He served on the North Collins Parent Teacher Association and the North Collins Elementary School Board, and was elected to the North Collins Town Council and the North Collins Public Library Board of Trustees. He was recognized for his dedicated public service with the NYS Department of Corrections with a Legislative Resolution adopted by the New York State House of Representatives. Following his retirement, Tom devoted himself to showcasing the City of Buffalo, adding his Buffalo home to the Buffalo Garden Walk and serving as a docent for a variety of Buffalo institutions including City Hall and Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House. He was named St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Alumni Association's Man of the Year in 2019 and was an avid golfer and member of the Tri-County Country Club. Tom will be interred with his loving wife, Lorinda at Elmlawn Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in his memory on Saturday, April 27th. Memorial donations may be made to the Class of 1969 Endowment Fund for St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute or ExploreBuffalo.org
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Walter Cisek
February 24, 2024
So many fond memories of Tom, Jerry and Rick growing up. I hold them dear. Thinking of you all and sending our sincere condolences.
Walter & Pat
Matthew Duguay
February 23, 2024
I have very fond memories of my cousin Thomas during my childhood.
Mark Duguay
February 23, 2024
Tom was a wonderful human being. His love for family and community were extremely important to him. As his younger cousin I always admired the way he exemplified love, charity, and goodness. He will be deeply missed by all. Rest in the loving arms of Jesus´s with your beloved Lucinda. Tom is one of the reasons I became a volunteer for the Kairos Prison Ministry. Tom was a great role model for all of us.
Mark & Andrea Duguay
Quinn Anderson
February 22, 2024
Dear Kari, Andy, Rick, Jerry, spouses, and children, So sorry to learn of Tom´s passing. He was a good, hard working, respected man and a good provider to his wife and children over the years. Rest In Peace. Quinn Anderson
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