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Thomas Kilgannon Obituary
New Valley Cottage - Dr. Thomas J. Kilgannon III passed away January 15, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Tom was born on January 11, 1957 in New York, NY to Thomas J. Kilgannon Jr. and the late Annette Casucci Kilgannon. Tom graduated from Boston College in 1979 and received his DDS from the University of Buffalo Dental School in 1983. He served on the faculty of Columbia University Dental School and was a renowned dentist in the county for almost forty years. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and friend whom everyone loved and admired. His favorite pastimes were boating, home improvement projects, and entertaining by his pool. He is survived by his wife Andrea Balo Kilgannon of Valley Cottage, NY; his three children Thomas IV, James, and Liliana; his siblings Dr. Michael (& Dr. Mary Barry) Kilgannon, Patrick (& Robin) Kilgannon, Christopher Kilgannon, and Teresa (& James) Lindh. He has nine nieces and nephews as well as many relatives and friends.
Services are being held at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, 321 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956 on Tuesday, January 21st from 4-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack, NY on Wednesday, January 22nd at 10am. A private burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tom's name may be made to the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary NC 27513 (website v.org).
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Randy Sellet
March 9, 2020
I'll never forget the great times we all had growing up in that wonderful neighborhood in New City. Tom was a great guy full of joy and energy, and is somebody I will never forget. After watching the slideshow, I realize that he had many blessings later in life career-wise and more importantly with his family. I'm very saddened to have learned of Tom's passing, but I am also certain he is now in a better place without suffering. My sincere condolences go out to all of the Kilgannon family.
Joan Charischak
February 29, 2020
If you are lucky in life, you get to meet a man as wonderful as Tom. I knew him for more than 25 years. His lighthearted, always upbeat personality always lit up the room. He was far more than our dentist. He was always interested in our lives, and happy to share his. He will be missed by so very many people. He will live on through all those who knew him. I carry him in my heart and send my deepest sympathies to his loving family.
E Ramos
January 27, 2020
On behalf of the Head and Neck Medical Oncology team here at Mt Sinai, our deepest condolences to Andrea, his children and all of the Kilgannon family. Tom was an amazing person, always a smile on his face no matter how bad he felt and was an absolute pleasure to care for. He will be greatly missed by all of us. He was a true warrior fighting this terrible disease. Rest in Peace Tom
Kate Dillon
January 22, 2020
My prayers go out to Tom's beautiful family. Although I did not know him very long, I felt blessed to have known a beautiful soul like him.
One of many great nights.
January 21, 2020
I still can't believe this beautiful soul is gone. Dearest Tom, I will never forget all the funny and great adventures we shared when we were in our 30's and life was so promising. I can still hear all our laughter through the years. I'm truly going to miss you. I will cherish you always and keep you tucked away in my heart forever. You were a genuine, funny and caring friend. God bless you and your beautiful family.
Rest easy Tom, no more suffering. Smile down upon us..always.
Love, Rosanna
Laura St Onge
January 21, 2020
A truly wonderful and kind spirited man. Tom had a contagious smile that made it easy to go to the dentist! He will be missed immensely and I can only say I feel blessed to have known him. He loved talking about his family and was such a proud father. Our condolences to his family. Our community has lost a special man.
Deirdre MacCallan
January 21, 2020
Most people don't think of going to the dentist as something to look forward to but going to see Dr. Kilgannon was a pleasure. We will all miss him.
Paula Iskenderian-Guglielmo
January 21, 2020
Dr Kilgannon will be deeply missed by all who knew him. I was one of his first patients when he joined Dr DeJulia's office. Our family immediately fell in love with him and he has remained dear to us through these many years. God bless his soul and his beautiful family. I hope you find strength and comfort knowing he will always be with you by your side. Heaven has received a beautiful angel.
Sharon Chang
January 21, 2020
The earthly world has lost a most wonderful and caring person, but heaven has gained a most
beautiful soul. We will miss you always but know you are now an angel watching over your family and friends.
Frank Zimdahl
January 21, 2020
We are so sad that this wonderful man has passed. He was without a doubt a kind and loving man. He loved his family and treated all of his patients with love and respect. Our condolences to his family. Our only solace is knowing that he is with God now. I'm sure they He welcomed Tom with open arms.
Becky Bumgardner
January 21, 2020
My deepest sympathies to his sweet family, to his brothers and sister and the entire Kilgannon family. Tom was a sweetheart, so very fun and a dear, dear man. He will be missed by many.
Becky B. from NC
Marlene & Jerry Castricato
January 21, 2020
Tom was a kind and pure soul with a ready wit and a quick smile. He was one of the most genuine people I have ever known and feel blessed to have called him a friend. He adored his family and would light up with pride when he spoke of his children. Rest In Peace, you will be missed
The Addison family
January 21, 2020
Praying for the entire family. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Rosanna and Peter Amorusi
January 20, 2020
We are so heartbroken.
Tom, was one in a million. A gentle and kind soul. Our sincere condolences to his beautiful and cherished family. He will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in Peace our dear friend.
January 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer S
January 20, 2020
You will forever be our favorite patient at RTC! Our hearts ache knowing we won't see you anymore. Thank YOU for making a difference in our lives.
Love Jen and the rest of Mount Sinai
January 20, 2020
Tommy was the best. He always made you feel important. He is enjoying a great Italian dinner cooked by Rose, sitting around the table with all the family. Am sure they are having a good time. May he Rest In Peace.
The Rizzo family.
Maureen Fletcher
January 19, 2020
Such a kind man, such a loss to the community. Deepest sympathy to his family
Maureen, Richard, Annie and Sophie.
Joe Holt
January 19, 2020
It was my pleasure and privilege to go to both HS and college with Tom and he was a wonderful man with great gifts of mind, heart and spirit. I always smiled when thinking of him because of his great wit and because he was almost always smiling. I will miss him greatly and hope, pray and trust his joy is even greater now in the hands of a loving God.
Justine Peters
January 19, 2020
Forever miss you, and love you my dear sweet cousin. Thank you for everything you've done for me. The years we spent together working were the best. You were my hero, and not just not my cousin, but my friend. I will remember all of our Long Beach Island, work, holidays, weddings, and countless memories we all shared. This world is a less happy place without you. We have comfort in knowing that you're with your mom, grandma, grandpa, and the rest that have gone before you. God bless you and keep you by his side. ❤❤
Greg Ortiz
January 18, 2020
A great guy from a great family. He will be missed.
Love,
Greg Ortiz & Family
Sondra Holt
January 18, 2020
Tom, you will be greatly missed by all whose lives you touched.
You were a very special person.
Love from Sondra, Sarah, and Liz
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