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Tom was a well-liked and respected high school chemistry teacher at Hilton High School for over 30 years. He loved sporting events, particularly football, ice hockey, and golf. He was a Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan. In his spare time during his teaching years, he also reffed football and ice hockey at several levels. He enjoyed off roading in his truck and spending time with family on Keuka Lake. He was also a faithful member of St. Mark's Church. Tom will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the many lives he touched throughout his career.
All are invited to attend Tom's Memorial Mass at St. Mark's Church, 54 Kuhn Road in Greece on Friday, January 17th at 12:30 pm. Interment will take place privately in Fairview Cemetery in Painted Post, New York.
Those wishing may make donation in memory of Tom to St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, 54 Kuhn Road, Rochester, NY 14612. (click on the charity name to link directly to the donation site)
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Denise Mahns
January 18, 2025
My condolences to the family. He was a gifted educator and made Chemistry fun and engaging. He touched many, many lives.
Ken Malsegna
January 15, 2025
Truly great people influence many, T.D. was that person by definition. I had the privilege of his friendship throughout my teenage years into adulthood as did so many others. Many of us (you know who you are) have dozens of ridiculously fun stories about times we´ve shared. We will all miss you Ace while we smile as you live within our thoughts and hearts.
Chris Auer
January 14, 2025
What a life well lived. Easily the most talented, engaging, funny and perceptive academic in Hilton High School. Looking back, I probably pursued an engineering education, license, and career because of him. Always asking/telling/repeating to us an important concept he wants us to leave class today understanding, to do well on the next exam. "Ya mean ya mean, the X makes the Y happen, and the result is Z? Ohhhhh....now I get it!...Now one more time, just to make sure... Chris/Amy/Matt/Patt/Brett/Greg/Reinmar?, (it was a different kid), would you please explain to the class the widget you are going home knowing backwards and forwards?" Parting thoughts, always a kind word and good life advice. Free of no extra charge. Loved his Blue Jet Chevy Monte Carlo and flying it to Sabres home games.
Margaret Bower
January 14, 2025
Rest in Peace Tom. I don´t think anyone who taught/worked with you in the high school, or had you as a teacher, will forget you. If you´re hanging out with Bruce K. say hello for me.
Margie Grasso Bower
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Brett Lawrence
January 14, 2025
What a great teacher , person , mentor ... never a dull moment in his class..especially when you would get a haircut ; he would ready the class for a salute..1 , 2 , 3...BUZZ ! TD helped me get started refereeing hockey , covering for me at an irate coach when i missed a call ! Thanks big guy for everything ...you will be greatly missed ... and yes , knowledge is power !
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Jerry Carr
January 14, 2025
One of my favoite teachers in high school at West Ave in the 70's! He taught us how to use a slide rule in chemistry class and led by example. One of the best!
Lee Ellison
January 14, 2025
TD is the only reason that I majored in Science. Tom and I have been friends since that time. Tom was one of my best friends. We played with our trucks in the mud and enjoyed many times together. I will miss him deeply.! My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace my friend.
Carl Gaupp
January 13, 2025
I was a student of TD's in 1992 (Regents and AP Chemistry). I had lots of great teachers in High School, but TD stood out. He had many sayings, but I fondly recall ' knowledge is power' and warned us not to fall into the 'abyss of mediocrity'.
A true legend of Hilton High School. Someone who put an indelible stamp on countless people in the Hilton/Parma/ Greece area.
I will miss you, TD.
Amy Thompson-Ramesh
January 13, 2025
"Knowledge is power" one of his famous quotes I use to this day with my own students. Thanks for peaking my interest in Chemistry, humor and striving to be a passionat teacher.
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