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Of Chenango Forks
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas "Tommy" Pangburn, 71, of Chenango Forks. His 3 year battle with cancer ended on March 2nd, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was a 1972 graduate of Chenango Forks High School, where he attended the Auto Body and Fender repair class at BOCES, which sparked his lifelong passion for building and customizing cars, his favorite being the 1939 Chrysler pick up. He was the kind of guy who remembered you by the car you drove, not so much your name. He retired from the Town of Fenton Highway Dept., where many great friendships were made.
He was predeceased by his parents, Floyd and Anna Pangburn. He is survived by his loving wife, who never left his side, Carole Pangburn, his daughter Amy Runkles (Alex,Avery,Caden,Arlo), his son Jesse Emm, wife Sara (Jakob,Neilia), his favorite feline companion Patsy, siblings Ed Bennett(Ann), Don Pangburn(Fran), Bob Pangburn(Sue), Faye Oleniacz(Alan), Carol Dumas(Gary), sisters and brothers-in- laws, Deb Rhodes(Jim), Rob Strickland(Kathy), many nieces and nephews and lifelong best friend Bert Adams.
Special thanks to all the family and friends who filled his final days with laughter and loving goodbyes. The family would also like to thank the Hospice team of Kim, Mary, and Carlie for doing an amazing job. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Every Cats Dream or S.P.E.A.K. in his honor.
Per Tom's request there will be no funeral services. A Celebration of His Life will be held at Davys Last Chance Saloon, Chenango Forks, NY on Sat. March 29, 2025 from 12 Noon to 3 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at: www.omaddenfh.com. Arrangements by the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home 69-71 Maple Street Harpursville. A MADDEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.
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Midge Gagnon
April 6, 2025
Carol, I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fond memories of Tom buying one of Joe's fixer-ups and making it your home.
Dan and Melissa Sherman
March 29, 2025
Carole and family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Tommy AKA Hawky will be missed by so many. RIP my friend.
Bonnie
March 11, 2025
Carole , I'm so sorry to hear of Tom's passing . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers .
JOSEPH ZIGMONT
March 10, 2025
CAROL AND FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES TOM AND I HAD GREAT FRIENDSHIP STARTING IN HIGH SCHOOL DID MANY THINGS TOGETHER AND LOTS OF LAUGHTS UNTIL HE PASSED I WILL MISS HIM MAY YOU REST IN PEACE OLD FRIEND JOE Z
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Thomas Martin
March 10, 2025
Tommy, I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I will never forget our times at CFCS. May you rest in peace. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Al and Peg Springstead
March 10, 2025
Carole, we are so sad to hear of Tom's passing. We have so many fond memories of our times we spent together. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family.
Gerry and Bev Mess
March 9, 2025
Our sincere sympathy to Carol and Tommy's family on their loss. Remember all the good times you had with him and the family through the years.
Tom and Cindy Cook
March 9, 2025
Carole we are very sorry to hearif Tom's passing. Our sincere sympathy
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