Thomas Roger Fitzmartin

Thomas Roger Fitzmartin

Thomas Fitzmartin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 26, 2019.
Thomas Roger Fitzmartin, age 80, of Canisteo, New York, passed away after a short illness on March 12, 2019, at Robert-Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. He was born August 3, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio, to parents John and Margaret Fitzmartin (Baron), both of whom preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his former wife, Geraldine (Rowland); sister, Elaine Ratliff; and stepmother, Frances Fitzmartin. He is survived by his daughter, Laura (Robert) Quick of Canisteo, grandson Otis (Ashley) Quick and two great-grandchildren, of Cameron, NY; son, Patrick Fitzmartin, of Dickinson, TX; stepsister, Barbara Zappe, of Oakwood, OH; and four nephews and nieces, David, Dana, Lori Zappe and Helen Ratliff of Ohio. Thomas began his career in the Electronics industry at RCA in Dayton, OH, and retired from the Electro Corporation, Sarasota, FL in the late 1980s. He had a passion for vintage radios, telephones, time pieces, and his beloved companion, Skoshi. Thomas was a private person and in honor of his request, no services will be held, but his memory lives on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

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