THOMAS KITSON

Montgomery, NY

Tommy Kitson died unexpectedly at home on June 7, 2010 answering God's call to join Him in Paradise.

He leaves Marianne, his beloved wife, (nee Byman) to whom he was "the nicest guy she ever knew," and his loving children, Danny and Kellie. He is also survived by his father, Thomas and his brother, Joseph, plus many close relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth and his brother, Stephen.

Tommy served courageously with the Marines in Vietnam, enlisting when he was 17. He survived multiple battle-inflicted injuries and over a year's convalescence in veteran's hospitals. For this, he was awarded the Purple Heart and numerous military awards.

In 2007, after 30 years of service, he retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Suffern. Before moving to Montgomery in 1997, he was an active member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V.

For all who knew Tommy, he was simply and first a good man. A man of his word who would stand with you resolutely in your need and happily celebrate in your good times. No one will be more dearly missed and never forgotten. The most important thing in life to Tom was his family, followed by his love for the Yankees, and for all the fish he caught and then gave another chance.

Visiting hours will be Friday, June 11, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St. Montgomery, NY 12549.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary Church, 89 Union St., Montgomery. Following will be interment at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, 111 Craigville Rd., Goshen, NY.

Arrangements by Millspaugh Funeral Directors; 845-778-3200.