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Thomas A. Hudock
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Thomas Hudock Obituary
1936 - 2025
South Hadley
Thomas A. Hudock, 88, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 14, 2025. Born in Masontown, PA on November 28, 1936, he was the son of Joseph and Lydia (Pavlatka) Hudock. Thomas grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Point Marion High School. He then enlisted in the US Air Force which brought him to Massachusetts. As a machine operator, he worked and retired from the former Moore Company that became Moore Drop Forging and then Danaher Corporation in Northampton. In 2019, Tom was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Joyce J. (Sledzieski) and his love and memory will forever remain with his two sons, Joseph of Granby and Thomas Jr of South Hadley. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Becky McGillveary and her husband Shawn of E. Longmeadow, Joseph Hudock of Newton, MA, Thomas Hudock and his wife Lynn of Ware, and Anna Hudock of South Hadley as well as great grandchildren, Jameson and Charlotte McGillveary and Samuel and Benjamin Hudock. Many dear nieces and nephews also remember Tom. Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his two sisters, brother, two half brothers and daughter-in-law, Mary in 2024. Visitation will be Thursday, November 20th from 4-7pm at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home with a Funeral Mass on Friday, November 21st at 11:30am at St. Theresa's Church. Burial will follow in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Rene Barthelette
November 20, 2025
I'm so sorry Tom you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Darlene (Kuzniar) Forrest
November 20, 2025
RIP Tom I will always be your and Joyce´s flower girl. Two of my favorite cousins
Chip and guys from Nick's Barbershop
November 18, 2025
My sincere condolences to Tom's family, he was a really nice guy visited our barbershop for many years and will be missed
Angela Kopich
November 18, 2025
I will forever be grateful for all the visits we´ve had through the years. It was like a holiday when we waited for your visit. You, Daddy and Uncle Ernie are rejoicing in heaven, together again. I´ll miss you Tom, thank you for being like a Dad to me after Daddy passed. May you rest in sweet peace. Love you, your No. 1
Lynn
November 18, 2025
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