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Thomas TURTLE Obituary
Age 85, of North Tonawanda and formerly of the City of Tonawanda, July 15, 2020, under the care of Hospice. Husband of 60 years to Constance (nee Ewing) Turtle, father of David (Maureen) Turtle and Karen Turtle, grandfather of Sean, Patrick, Hanna and Samantha. Son of the late Thomas and Alberta (nee Awaldt) Turtle and brother of the late Darlene Giese and James Turtle. Also survived by two nephews, several cousins and brothers and sisters-in-law. Thomas was a US Army Veteran. He was a 1953 graduate of Tonawanda High School and a graduate of Erie Community College. Thomas was the founder of Thomas Turtle Optician in 1972. He successfully ran two Buffalo marathons. There will be no prior visitations. A private Memorial Service will be held with Thomas' immediate family. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Thomas may be made to Niagara Hospice or to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be shared at www.ROTHFUNERAL.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Therese DAngelo
July 23, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the Turtle family..our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Elio and Therese DAngelo
Mark & Norine Clark
July 18, 2020
Our sincerest condolences to the entire Turtle family. Almost 20 years of working for him and learning from him as a fellow optician, taught me a lot.
Mary gillingham
July 18, 2020
Wish I could of met him. Knew his brother Jimmy well . Great family. May he Rest In Peace
S Chambers
July 18, 2020
My deepest condolences on the loss of dear Thomas. I sincerely hope that 1st Thessalonians 4:14 can help ease your pain and give you hope.
Wilma Molisse
July 18, 2020
Deepest condolences to your family and friends.you fitted our whole family with our first pair of glasses.. always kind and professional.thank you for your service ✝ God bless you Sir. . Wilma (Marukic) Molisse
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