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Tom Gleason Obituary
Poughkeepsie - Tom Gleason, Jr. a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie passed away on Tuesday, December 15th 2015 in Florida.
Born April 26th 1929, He was the son of Thomas and Rose Gleason. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and played on the County All Star Football team for two years. He is survived by his two sisters Betty Allen Clark of Poughkeepsie, NY and Lillian Dunn of Fishkill, NY. His companion Claudette Hall of Florida also survives him.
Tom worked for the family business and when his father retired he took over Thomas Gleason Inc. His dedication and hard work contributed to the business becoming the oldest excavating company in Dutchess County. In following the tradition, his children took over the business upon his retirement. While retired he enjoyed still staying actively involved with the construction company and traveling to Vegas. Tom was a life member of Elks Lodge #275. He also was an avid hunter.
In addition, Tom is survived by his three children Thomas L Gleason, Laura Gleason Knull, Patrick Gleason, and their mother Marie Gleason. He also has many grandchildren, a great grandson, and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be 4 to 8 pm Wednesday January 6th 2016 at Timothy P Doyle Funeral home at 371 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY
Tom's family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, 10 Childrens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
If you would like to leave an online condolence please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com
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Peter Gray IV
January 10, 2016
Tom, Pat & Laura:
So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing.
Pete Gray
Dom and Barbara Cocco
January 5, 2016
Sorry to here about Tom's passing. Our prayers go out to Claudette and Tom's family.
Brigitte Dupre
January 5, 2016
Tom, so sorry to hear about your father.
Thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Donna Kiesler Simpson
January 4, 2016
I have many wonderful childhood memories growing up as the next door neighbor of the Gleasons. Thoughts and prayers with the family....
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Richard Leigh
January 4, 2016
To the family of Tom Gleason.
Always a nice person and super fair. To me Tom was one of the all time wonderful people. I will never forget him !!
Stacey Blauvelt-Doscher
January 4, 2016
Pat - I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Beth Kniffen
January 3, 2016
Tommy and family, I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lorraine Bassett Decarlo
January 3, 2016
Went to FDR With Tom Jr.So Sorry about your Fathers passing.I know as a child growing up at the Children's Home Your Father Did alot for the Children.Thank you Tom Sr.for that.May he RIP.My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Michael Sharpe
January 3, 2016
So sorry to hear about Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.I will miss seeing him around.
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