Thomas C. Aicher

Thomas C. Aicher, 86, died January 10, 2022 at home, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born March 17, 1935 in Jamaica, Queens, NY, son of the late Charles N. and Anne Gleeson Aicher.

He grew up in Rockville Centre, Long Island, where he attended Chaminade High School. But it was Vermont that captured Tom's heart and soul. While attending St. Michael's College, Tom met his future wife, Barbara, on a blind date. They were married January 17,1959 at Christ the King in Rutland. After living in Long Island for a brief time, they returned to Rutland where they raised five children and celebrated a most extraordinary 63 years together. Family was everything to Tom.

Tom was a member of the US Army Reserves, and a proud retiree of Central Vermont Public Service, where he worked for 34 years. In retirement, he enjoyed working at Woodstock Ace Hardware, and become known as "the technician" for his skills with tools and tinkering.

Tom enjoyed an active, outdoor life through all seasons. He was an avid golfer, skier and sailor, and made lifelong friends through his many adventures. Some of his favorite places included Proctor Pittsford Country Club, Lake Bomoseen, the Maine Coast, the Caribbean, Myrtle Beach, Hawaii and Pico Peak. He was a member of the Pico Ski Club and the Otter Ski Patrol for many years. He served as the Club's President in 1978, and as Patrol Director from 1982 to 1987, and was a Regional Section Chief for the National Ski Patrol for several years. He also served for many years as Treasurer of the Pico Ski Education Foundation.

Tom was an inspiration and a role model to his children and their friends, and was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. His sense of humor, supportive nature, hospitality and ready smile will be deeply missed by his family and friends, and his shuttle rides in the golf cart up #16 will be sorely missed by his foursome, Dave, Frank and Jim.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Perry) Aicher of Rutland; 2 sons, Thomas P. Aicher of Castleton and Michael J. Aicher of Warren; 2 daughters, Katherine A. Aicher of N. Clarendon and Susan M. (Robert) Ellingwood of Maui; a son-in-law, Ray Rouleau of Burlington; a brother, John G. Aicher of Southold, NY; 6 grandchildren, Nicole (Brian) Gines, Kinsey (Kalai) Watson, Christian Rouleau, Evan Rouleau, Ali Rouleau and Jack Aicher; 4 great-grandchildren, James Kayden & Izabella Gines, Enna and Izeck Watson; and an extended family of much-loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Dr. Barbara J. Rouleau in 2017 and sister, Jeanne Datz in 2017.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the King Church on Friday, March 18th at 10:30AM. A celebration of a life well-lived will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Dr. Barbara Rouleau Student Emergency Fund for Nursing: https://www.uvm.edu/cnhs/make_gift

or to the Pico Ski Education Foundation, PO Box 6740, Rutland,VT 05702: https://Picoskifoundation.org/home

Arrangements are by Clifford Funeral Home.