Thomas J. Allen

Thomas J. Allen obituary, Endicott, NY

Thomas J. Allen

Thomas Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2018.
Thomas J. Allen

Endicott - Thomas J. Allen, age 76, passed away Friday evening Nov. 30th at Willow Point Nursing Facility after a long battle with lung cancer. He was predeceased by his loving wife Lillian and his parents Pauline and Clifford T. Allen. He is survived by his loving daughter Wahneta (Dennis) Follis and grandchildren Omega and Alpha Follis, his sisters and brothers Marcella (Jack) Eschenbach, Molly (Richard) Poliquin, Bernard Allen, Lucinda (Donald) Bass, David (Valerie) Allen and Penalope (William) Dalton. He was a good person and we will miss him. Tom was a Marine Veteran having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked at the Endicott Forging Works and then most of his career as a proud owner operator truck driver. He enjoyed cruising the Finger Lakes of NY and following various waterways deep into Canada with the love of his life Lillian. At Tom's request, there will not be any calling hours or services. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Willow Point Nursing Home, it takes special people to care for our loved ones. God Bless you all. Those wishing may consider a donation to the American Cancer Association

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