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Thomas Acker Obituary

NEW SCOTLAND Thomas J. Acker, 53, of New Scotland, died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he had been a resident of the Capital Region his whole life. Tom was owner/operator of Acker Construction in Voorheesville, and an Army veteran of Vietnam. Predeceased by his beloved mother Beatrice (Pitt) Acker, and two sisters, Francis and Priscilla Acker. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley (McIntyre) Acker of New Scotland; his father, Leon Acker of Johnstown; a daughter, Tonya Acker of Rensselaer; two sons, Thomas J. Acker of East Greenbush, Jason Acker of Rensselaer; five sisters, Arlene Sill, Nichole Fyan, Brenda Martin, Linda Tuck, Lori Slingerland; five brothers, Leon, Howard, Dennis, Raymond Acker and Henry Miller. Also survived by an extra special grandson, Kaleb Horn. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral 11:00 a.m. Thursday from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, N.Y. Friends may call in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in New Rural Cemetery East Greenbush, N.Y. The family has requested that those who wish to remember Tom, make contributions to Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 in his memory.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2005.

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Nick Schetzel

August 20, 2024

Mr. A...It's hard to believe you've been gone close to 20 years now...I never said it while you were here, but thank you for letting me share your family growing up. I know I was that boy down the street who seemed to always hang around, but you (and Carla) always made me feel welcome when my home was no place a child should grow up in. I always appreciated you allowing me to share in so many good times along with Tommy, Jay, and Tonya. Don't know if the boys ever knew about the times you pulled me aside to talk, to straighten me out, or to just check in on me. I may not have appreciated it at the time, but it always stuck with me in my later years. I'm sorry you left so soon.

January 27, 2013

Thinking of you pop we talk about you all the time, your loved and missed tremendously.

June 19, 2012

Happy Fathers day pop . I miss you.

j

May 9, 2012

I miss you pop !!! I think about your non stop all the time

k

December 13, 2011

i miss u pa

J

November 15, 2011

I love you dad !!!

marie altieri

October 2, 2011

Tom, Your memory lives on. Thinking of you. Love Pee

October 1, 2011

Miss you dad happy birthday

October 1, 2011

Happy Birthday Dad , not a day goes by that I dont think about you ! I miss you so much !!!
Love you , T

October 30, 2010

Hi Tommy, Thinking of you. Love Pee

October 29, 2010

Today is 5 years with out you, but it still hurts like it was yesterday , we love you and miss you dad

October 3, 2010

Happy Birthday Tom

October 1, 2010

Happy Bday Dad. You are missed so much by so many. We love you J

October 1, 2010

Happy Birthday Dad , I love you and miss you so much !

Michael Syammel

September 29, 2010

Tommy, Thoughts of you still pop into my head and it is hard to imagine I won’t run into you on the street now and again. I’ll always remember those teenage years we spent together and those life changing talks we shared. I guess that old saying is true (Gone but not forgotten).

September 28, 2010

I miss you buddy, its almost your birthday again, I love you so much and still have tears every time i write you. Love you man.
Jason

J

January 4, 2010

We miss you dad!!

BJ WEIDMAN

December 20, 2009

Merry Christmas Godfather and Happy New Year Too I MIss You So Much I Think About All The Time ILY GODFATHER BJ

marei altieri

October 31, 2009

Tom, We all miss you, Love you, Pee

October 29, 2009

Wish you were here , life just isnt the same with out you ! Really wish i could talk to you , miss you sooo much . I love you dad !
, T

October 29, 2009

Thinking of you today Thomas. You have some very wonderful children. You are missed very much.

NW

October 1, 2009

Happy Birthday Dad , love you and miss you soooo much !!!

October 1, 2009

I miss you dad. 57 today. Life is not the same with out you. Love you
J

June 22, 2009

HAPPY FATHERS DAY THOMAS. YOU ARE MISSED.... WITH LOVE, CARLA

BJ WEIDMAN

June 21, 2009

HAPPY FATHERS DAY GODFATHER I MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOULE

bj weidman

March 19, 2009

GodFather i miss you everyday I Look up @ sky I See a Happy Face Looking Down @ me i know its you godfather looking @ me i love you soo much BJ

March 9, 2009

Dad we all miss you so much!

March 1, 2009

atill thinkin about you every night and day. i love you

H

January 2, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! MISSING YOU AND ALL OF OUR CHATS.. HIN

bj weidman

January 1, 2009

Godfther Happy New Year 2009

December 19, 2008

i still think about you everyday! love you
angelo

October 29, 2008

Hi dad, thinking of you as always. You left us 3 years ago today and it still hurts like it was yesterday.
lem

CARLA

October 2, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEETS

Nina

October 1, 2008

Happy Birthday Thomas!

j

October 1, 2008

Happy Birthday pop!!! Miss you to much as always.

September 3, 2008

miss u

August 1, 2008

omg i wish u were here for my birthday! love u lots!
angelo

July 13, 2008

really wishing you were here. i love you baby brother

June 30, 2008

love u

June 15, 2008

happy fathers day! love u

June 15, 2008

happy fathers day !! miss you soooo much dad

H

June 15, 2008

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY THOMAS. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY

bj Weidman

June 14, 2008

Happy Fathers Day GodFather I Love You Soo Much One Day We Will Be Together One Day

June 9, 2008

MISSING YOU DEARLY!!!!!!!!!!

May 27, 2008

MISSING YOU ALSO VERY, VERY, VERY MUCH!!

bj weidman

May 27, 2008

Godfather I Was Sleeping I Dream About Lastnight You Must Of Came Down Form Heaven I Saw You And The I Cryed Bc Miss You Soo Much I Gave You Big Hug and you Stared To Cry To Godfather I Was So Happy To See You I Guess The Tired Were Just 4 Joy Bc I Miss You and now when it rains I Know Its Your Tears Of Joy I LOVE YOU SO Much Godfather LOve Bj

May 26, 2008

miss ya and love ya !!!

May 15, 2008

Daddy...

miss you so much.

xo ~ bug

KALEB H.

May 14, 2008

HI PA, I LOVE YOU. WE MISS YOU. WE WANT YOU TO COME BACK. WE ALWAYS THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. WE WANT TO GO AND VISIT YOU EVERYDAY. LOVE KALEB

NW

May 11, 2008

Thomas,

It still seems so odd that you are no longer here with us. Your grandson is quite the charmer. You would be so proud of him. He's doing so good in T-ball. Your children miss you, Tom. They miss everything about you. They are so sweet--but I'm sure you know that. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you. Whenever the weather gets warmer out, it reminds me of you. I know how you loved it, too.

~ANGELO~ XOXO

May 1, 2008

hey uncle tom. i wish u were here as well as every1 else. i miss u always and 4ever, be thinking of u!
~ANGELO~ XOXO

April 14, 2008

hey uncle tom, i miss ya,always. love ya
angelo

April 9, 2008

We all love you and miss you pop
Lem

April 3, 2008

miss you dad

March 4, 2008

hey uncle tom just sittin hear thinkin about u,like usaul. love ya AnGElo

March 3, 2008

i miss you and love you tons
J

bj weidman

March 1, 2008

godfather i miss sooo much i will always love you bj

February 16, 2008

i miss you dad

January 26, 2008

hey uncle tom just thinking about u again. love u angelo

Kaleb Ryan

January 9, 2008

Pa, I Love You. Happy New Year 2008. Angelo Loves You too. We miss you and wish you could come back down from the sky.. Love, Kaleb

January 1, 2008

happy new years dad

December 30, 2007

i love and miss you baby brother.so much has changed since you left.i miss my conferdont the one who helped me figure out the life asnwers.love you miss so much!

December 26, 2007

HAPPY HOLIDAYS SWEET ONE.

~~~~~~~~~~H~~~~~~~~~~

December 25, 2007

merry x-mas dad i love you and miss you !!!

Martha M.

November 23, 2007

Thinking of you. Happy Thanksgiving To Tom and all of his wonderful children, TOM, Jason, Tonya and Kaleb. Love To All, Martha

KALEB RYAN

November 22, 2007

I LOVE YOU PA. HAVE FUN UP IN HEAVEN. I HOPE YOU HAVE A NICE SLEEP. HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. LOVE, KALEB

bj weidman

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving GodFather I miss You Soo Much Its Has Not Been Same Sents You Left Me i miss you

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving uncle Tom. i love you. Angelo

November 22, 2007

happy turkey day dad i miss you !!!!

November 9, 2007

just thinking about you again. Angelo

October 3, 2007

Hi tom, Happy Birthday. Love ya, Pee

BJ Weidman

October 2, 2007

Happy Birthday GodFather I Miss You Soo Much . Love BJ

October 1, 2007

happy b-day tom

October 1, 2007

happy birthday uncle tom.I've been missing you for the past few years. love you.Angelo

H

October 1, 2007

HAPY BIRTHDAY THOMAS. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED. LOVE YA, CARLA

October 1, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD !!!!

August 8, 2007

Its been a while since you were here with us all and i still cant seem to stop crying when i write you. Life sucks with out you father. This hurts constantly

July 30, 2007

hey Uncle Tom i wish u could come to my (brithday party), Kalebs (birthday party), and Jay's (birthday party and graduation) party a couple day's ago. i really really wish u were there to make my time and every1 else's time 10x better. i was very sad that u werent there.I also wish u were here for all my football games. when ever i see you, u make me do a lot lot better, just from looking at u. love u lots
Angelo

July 6, 2007

miss you so much dad !!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 5, 2007

Happy 4th another bday with out you.

June 22, 2007

hey uncle Tom just sitten here thinking about u like always I miss u terribly and love u terribly, we all miss and love u terribly. I will always love u. Angelo

June 21, 2007

HAPPY FATHERS DAY !!! I KNOW YOU SEE ME VISIT YOU OFTEN I MISS YOU SO MUCH WE ALL DO
LEM

June 17, 2007

Happy fathers day uncle tom. I love you very very much, miss you very very much and I just wanted 2 let you know you will never be forgotten. love Angelo

May 18, 2007

Man i need you in life, things are not right with out you, love you miss you terribly.
lem

April 30, 2007

hi uncle Tom just sitting here thinking about u, like always. I wish u were here for all of my wrestling matches and baseball games. I won all of my wrestling matches for u and my grandma {35}... love angelo

April 22, 2007

hi uncle tom.. i really wish YOU were here. its not the same without you.. I remember when we always went fishing together, lets bring that back,, you just have to come back... love Angelo

bj weidman

April 20, 2007

GodFather I Miss You Sooo Much I Always Think About You All The Time If I Had One Wish I Ask God To Bring You Back Home

March 29, 2007

i miss you so much dad wish you were here !!!

angelo

March 25, 2007

hi uncle tom just sitting here thinking about you like always just wanted to let you know that i love you and always will

angelo

March 6, 2007

hi uncle tom i miss you

February 19, 2007

hi uncle tom just here thinking about you how many good times we had together, with rock and shelby, and fishing and a bunch of other stuff. just come back. when you come back can we go fishing. love angelo

angelo

February 17, 2007

i miss you terribly please come back please

February 17, 2007

miss you !!!

February 16, 2007

hi uncle tom im just, here thinking about you like always.. I LOVE you and always will......... LOVE:Angelo

January 26, 2007

hi uncle tom im just sitting here thinking about you. i will always love you.Angelo

January 1, 2007

happy new year dad .... the last few havent been very happy with out you !!! love you !

December 25, 2006

merry christmas uncle tom i will always love you...Angelo

December 25, 2006

merry christmas dad i love u and miss u so much - tommy

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas Daddy... I wish more then anything you were here :(


I love you lots and miss you tons.
xoxoxoxox ~Bug

December 24, 2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS SWEETY...HINE

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