Thomas J. Sippel

Thomas J. Sippel obituary, Penfield, NY

Thomas J. Sippel

Thomas Sippel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 12, 2025.
Penfield: Friday, December 5, 2025, age 89. He leaves his wife, Geraldine; children, Steven (Paula) Sippel and Lisa Fairchild; grandchildren, Thomas Sippel, Caitlin (Kenneth) Koonz, Jennifer Fairchild, Joe (Abbey) Giglio; sisters, Beatrice Schmitt, Rose Marie (Ron) Wiater, Cathleen Sippel, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings, Robert Sippel, Ronald Sippel, Joan (Edward) Kohl, Betty (Richard) Ryan, and Leo Schmitt.

Tom was a life-long resident of Penfield, NY. He served in the Army Reserves from 1958 – 1960. Tom was a 60 year member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 46. He also was very active in their 4 & 6 Social Club. Tom had a passion for designing, building, and fabricating things. He was always working on a new project or helping family and friends with their projects. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed camping, motorcycles, and boating. In his later years, he was passionate about fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster. Interment at Holy Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Webster Comfort Care Home, 700 Holt Rd., Webster, NY 14580, or Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster, NY 14580. Willard H. Scott Funeral Home

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January 22, 2026

Kristin posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2026

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January 9, 2026

Paula and Jim Santee planted trees.

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Kristin

January 22, 2026

I cut Tom´s hair at comb and razor barbershop for many years. Seeing this really hurts my heart knowing I´ll never get his call or see him in my chair again. I was wondering about him just this week. He was the sweetest man and I enjoyed all of our conversations together. I will truly miss him so much.

Dan McMahon

January 9, 2026

Tom was always my early-morning fishing neighbor. Before the sun was awake, we would sit on neighboring docks comparing our perch catches and talking about "poor man´s lobster" recipes. Those quiet mornings and conversations were a meaningful part of my childhood, and Tom was a true staple of those memories. I will always cherish the time we spent together. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.

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Paula and Jim

January 9, 2026

Dear Gerry and family~
We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a great friend to my parents Richard and Anna Bush and the family. He was a kind and generous sole.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Paula and Jim Santee

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