Thomas Cuff

1931 - 2018

CUFF - Thomas J. Jr., (1931-2018) of Levittown, originally from Garden City, NY, passed quietly at home on April 22, with his beloved wife, Jane, at his side. Loving father of Sharon (Mary), Susan Fazio, Crissie (Rob) Sarni, and Kate (John) De Vito. Cherished grandfather of Nick, Jenna, Julia, Rise', Janie, Jake, Matt, Danny, Jack, and Ava. Son of NYS Supreme Court Justice Thomas and Loretta nee McNamara. Brother of Eileen Murphy, Elizabeth Dalzell, Mary Dittrich, William, Jane Reynolds, Dorothy Grannemann, and Ann Henry. Tom served the mission of volunteer fire service in many capacities beginning with the Garden City Fire Department in 1953, the Levittown Fire Department in 1961, then as President of the following organizations: Nassau County Firemen's Association, The South Shore Fire Departments Association, The Nassau County Fire Districts Association, the Southern New York Volunteer Firemen's Association, and the Fire Association of the State of New York. For over three decades, he helped families of deceased firefighters successfully navigate the daunting federal procedures to ensure that they received the death benefit following the loss of their firefighter. Over his career, Tom worked tirelessly to ensure that smoke detectors became requirements in all homes and led a national codes and standards group that sought to improve emergency exit routes in hotels. He believed passionately in the importance of community-based influence over local volunteer fire services. We celebrate his life's dedication to ensuring the safety of the public and the firefighters who faithfully respond to the call of duty. Tom will be mourned by his family, friends, and fellow firefighters and can be visited Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 2786 Hempstead Tpke (2 blks east of Wantagh Pkwy) Levittown Fire Department Visitation Friday at 8:00pm. Mass Saturday 9:30am at St. Bernard R.C. Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Volunteer Fireman's Home of the State of New York.