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Thomas Bridges Obituary

Bridges, Thomas A. Sr. EAST GREENBUSH Thomas A. Bridges, Sr., age 76, of East Greenbush passed away after a long illness on Monday May 16, 2016. He was born in Boston, and lived in the East Greenbush area for over 40 years. Mr. Bridges was former owner of the Miller Merchandise Company and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Tom was a proud member of the Rensselaer Lodge of Elks BPOE # 2073, Life Member of the Albany Polish-American Citizens Club and a former member of the Joseph Zaloga American Legion Post. Tom enjoyed going to casinos, he enjoyed sports especially bowling and was an active supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Cherished Husband of Peggy Trombley Bridges. Loving father of Melissa Bridges (Robert Brazil), Pamela Giuliano (Vincent), Diane Capogna (Jason) and Thomas Bridges, Jr., Michelle Bridges. Loving grandfather of PJ, Andrew, Vinny, Melena, Ben, Grace and Thomas Bridges, III. Brother of Marion Cordova, Ritchie Gregory and Robert Gregory. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the W. J. Lyons Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer all are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Schuylerville. Contributions in Tom's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 18 to May 19, 2016.

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Diane

May 12, 2025

It has been 9 years and you are missed and not forgotten! I do know you and Aunt Marion are together now causing all sorts of antics! Love you!

Diane

May 13, 2024

Miss you always! Give Aunt Marion a hug and hope you two aren´t getting into too much trouble!!

Diane

May 12, 2023

Miss you Dad!

Diane

May 16, 2022

Been 6 years and the tree we planted is brighter than ever this year! Love and miss you always!

Diane

May 12, 2021

Love and miss you Dad!

Diane Capogna

May 12, 2020

Never forgotten! Love and miss you Dad!

Diane Capogna

June 16, 2016

Gone but never forgotten! Miss you!

May 29, 2016

We had an amazing life together my love but it ended too soon. I will love you and miss you forever. We will be together again.
Love always,
Peg

Cindi Kennedy

May 21, 2016

Peg - I just learned of Tom's passing a few moments ago. I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

May 20, 2016

My sincere condolences to you and your family. What a comfort it is to know that suffering is only temporary. Psalms 72:12-14

Kathy & Pete Corsi

May 19, 2016

Peg and family were so sorry to her of Tom's passing .. Know that were here for you if you need anything ... May he rest in peace and watch over each and everyone of you and guild you in your future .. Kathy and Pete Corsi

Clytie Somers

May 19, 2016

Peg, Missi and everyone, we are so sorry and sad to learn of Tom's passing. You are in our thoughts. Clytie and Kurt

Phyllis & Art Zdanko

May 19, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so very sorry for your loss.

May 19, 2016

I am very sorry to hear about this loss to your family. I want to share an encouraging thought from the Bible to help you. It is found at Job chapter 14 verses 14 and 15.

Morgan Leto

May 19, 2016

My condolences to Thomas Jr., and the Bridges family. I am so sorry for your loss.

John Carr

May 19, 2016

My condolences to the Bridges family on your loss, May Tom rest in peace...sincerely

Lisa Cleary

May 19, 2016

Diane, Mom and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Try to find comfort in knowing he is not suffering and that you have a guardian angel watching over you. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

May 18, 2016

Very loved and very missed. Missi

Tammy Franklin

May 18, 2016

Peg, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. You were such a endearing wife and from your many stories of Thomas, he was a wonderful and caring husband with such a great sense of humor. Now you will have a special angel in heaven watching over you. He will always be with you in your heart and through the many memories you both shared together.

From you friend and co-worker from afar,

Curt & Janice Fredericks

May 18, 2016

Peggy I am very sorry for your loss. I remember having some great laughs with Tom and I know he will be missed by everyone who had a chance to meet him

May 18, 2016

So sorry Aunt Peg. We are here for you. Deb and Jim D.

Diane

May 18, 2016

Rest in peace and breathe easy Dad. Enjoy your next adventure, pain free and know how much you are loved! Keep an eye on Mom, until we meet again!❤XXXOOO

May 18, 2016

Peg & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. May peace be with you all at this time and you find comfort in your memories.

Marla McKenna
Friend & CoWoker

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