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Thomas Patrick Phelan

1960 - 2023

Thomas Patrick Phelan obituary, 1960-2023, Watervliet, NY

BORN

1960

DIED

2023

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Thomas Phelan Obituary

Phelan, Thomas Patrick
LATHAM - Thomas Patrick Phelan, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 29, 1960, son of the late, Arthur and Loretta Phelan. Thomas was the devoted husband to Pamela (Speanburg) Phelan. They were married 23 years.
Thomas was a life long resident of Latham, from attending Elementary School at St. Ambrose to graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1979. He was a jack of all trades working many jobs throughout his life. Thomas worked for F & R Safety, American Airlines, bartending for various places such as, the Albany Hilton, Sneaky Pete's, and Spiaks Restaurant. He also worked as a dispatcher for the Colonie Police Department until his employment at the Town of Colonie Sign Shop as a sign fabricator until his retirement.
Thomas was a proud lifetime member of the Latham Fire Department. He was an avid skier and belonged to numerous Ski Clubs. Thomas was also a die-hard New York Yankee and Buffalo Bills Fan.
Thomas spent many years traveling around while camping until settling in as a seasonal camper at Deer Run Campground. He loved to travel, visiting Ireland, going on multi-country European Tours, Mediterranean Cruises, as well as many Caribbean Cruises which he spent with family and friends.
In addition to his wife, Thomas is survived by his brother, Arthur (Barbara) Phelan; sister, Eileen (Robert) Herman; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and George Taylor; brother-in-laws, Richard (Elizabeth) Speanburg and George (Maggie) Taylor; sister-in-law, Susan (Glen Lewman) Taylor; nine nieces and nephews; and his life long friends, Thomas Patrizio, Matthew Doukas, Thomas Gibbs, Daniel Kunker, and Dan Landauer.
Tom was especially grateful for his brother, Art and sister, Eileen for all their love and support.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, N.Y. 12189, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service to begin at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Thomas's name to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, N.Y. 12204.
To share a memory of Thomas or leave a special message for his family, please visit Newcomerfamily.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 28, 2023.

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Trevor

December 29, 2023

Rip Tom. Was a pleasure getting to know you in the sign shop and doing our Lotto.

Marcia Pascuito

December 28, 2023

Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we are all here for you,

Diane and George Judson

December 28, 2023

Pam,
George and I are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing.
We are sending you prayers and know the memories of our time together at Deer Run are with us forever.

Maura Kisselstein

December 28, 2023

Pam- so sorry to hear about your husbands passing, prayers at this difficult time! Maura Kisselstein

Carell and Patty Grass

December 28, 2023

Pam,
We were so saddened to hear of Tom´s passing. Our love and prayers are with you.

Lynne Forner

December 28, 2023

Pam,
I was saddened to hear the news of Tom's passing. I have many good memories of your Christmas Eve parties!! My prayers are with you...

Matt Doukas

December 27, 2023

R.I.P Tom . We have definitely shared countless times and laughs together since we were young kids. I am grateful that it never stopped...Those memories will never fade. Love You, Brother !!

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