Name: Calling hours for Thomas A. Carlo
Start: 2021-08-15T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-08-15T17:00:00.000Z
Location: John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc.

Carlo, Thomas A. SCHAGHTICOKE Thomas A. Carlo, 78 of Schaghticoke, peacefully entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, in the house he built by hand. Tom/Dad/ Pa, spent his final moments with us in the same manner he lived, with jokes, quips and cracks (taking great care not to spare a one). An incessant builder of things, from toys to houses and many things between, he built to live and lived to build. Guided by faith in God, he focused his creative energy tirelessly building and creating for family and community. Born in Schaghticoke, he was the son of the late John Howard and Bernice Lesson Carlo and was a graduate of Hoosic Valley High School, class of 1962. Tom then served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 and was bestowed the Marksman (Rifle, Carbine), Good Conduct Medal and his honorable discharge. Mr. Carlo retired from the New York State Department of Transportation where he was a soils engineer for 33 years. Tom served the Town of Schaghticoke as mayor, trustee and was active with the Town and Village of Schaghticoke Summer and Ski programs. He was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church. He was the beloved husband for over 59 years to Geraldine A. Cozzy Carlo of Schaghticoke; devoted father of Kenneth Carlo, Timothy (Kimberly) Carlo, Therese (Randy) Moy, Jeffrey (Pennie) Carlo, Steven (Carolyn) Carlo, Daniel (Lisa) Carlo, Joseph (late, Pauline) Carlo, Anthony Carlo, Susan (Greg) Paone and James (Jessica) Carlo; brother of John "Jack" Carlo Jr., David (Debbie) Carlo, Jane (Jim) Darrow, Judy Carlo, Susan (John) Groff, Diane Burnham and the late Kathleen Denno. He is also survived by 30 cherished grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 16, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Augustine's Church, Lansingburgh. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue (at the corner of 115th Street in Lansingburgh), Troy Interment with military honors will be held in St. John's Cemetery, Schaghticoke. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to Salesian Missions, a food pantry or charity of your choice, in memory of Thomas A. Carlo. Please feel free to express online condolences at sanvidgefuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 14, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Carlo

7 Entries

Pat Maiello

August 22, 2021

We are so sorry for the loss of your dad.We didn´t know him personally but he raised great children.

Nettie Dinovo

August 14, 2021

My prayers are with the Carlos family and also Mrs. Carlos I am sorry for your loss of Tom he was a very nice gentleman very funny man and I hope he´s going to be resting in peace now may God bless your family

Tony Toscino

August 14, 2021

To the Family of Thomas Carlo, my Deepest Sympathy, His beloved wife for over 59 years Geraldine A. Cozzy Carlo of Schaghticoke; devoted father of Kenneth Carlo, Timothy (Kimberly) Carlo, Therese (Randy) Moy, Jeffrey (Pennie) Carlo, Steven (Carolyn) Carlo, Daniel (Lisa) Carlo, Joseph (late, Pauline) Carlo, Anthony Carlo, Susan (Greg) Paone and James (Jessica) Carlo; brother of John "Jack" Carlo Jr., David (Debbie) Carlo, Jane (Jim) Darrow, Judy Carlo, Susan (John) Groff, Diane Burnham and the late Kathleen Denno, Grand and Great Grand-Children.

Nothing you love is lost. Not really. Things, people they always go away sooner or later. You can't hold them anymore than you can hold moonlight. But if they've touched you, if they're inside you, then they're still yours. The only things you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart.
Thomas, if we could bring you back again, For one more hour or day, We'd express all our unspoken love; We'd have countless things to say. If we could bring you back again, We'd say we treasured you, And that your presence in our lives Meant more than we ever knew. If we could bring you back again, To tell you what we should, You'd know how much we miss you now, And if we could, we would. May you R.I.P.

Tony Toscino

August 14, 2021

With heavy hearts, the Carlo family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Thomas Carlo. Loving wife Geraldine A. Cozzy Carlo of Schaghticoke; devoted father of Kenneth Carlo, Timothy (Kimberly) Carlo, Therese (Randy) Moy, Jeffrey (Pennie) Carlo, Steven (Carolyn) Carlo, Daniel (Lisa) Carlo, Joseph (late, Pauline) Carlo, Anthony Carlo, Susan (Greg) Paone and James (Jessica) Carlo; brother of John "Jack" Carlo Jr., David (Debbie) Carlo, Jane (Jim) Darrow, Judy Carlo, Susan (John) Groff, Diane Burnham and the late Kathleen Denno, Grand and Great Grand Children.

Your family's love for you will always fly high by your side, as your love for them will always stay deeply planted in their hearts, till one day you will all embrace each other once again. May you rest in peace Thomas, and your family find peace. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me." With tearful eyes we watched you as you slowly slipped away, And though we loved you dearly we couldn't make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating, your tired hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Tony Toscino

August 14, 2021

My most sincere sympathy go out to the family of Thomas Carlo, Loving wife, Geraldine A. Cozzy Carlo of Schaghticoke; devoted father of Kenneth Carlo, Timothy (Kimberly) Carlo, Therese (Randy) Moy, Jeffrey (Pennie) Carlo, Steven (Carolyn) Carlo, Daniel (Lisa) Carlo, Joseph (late, Pauline) Carlo, Anthony Carlo, Susan (Greg) Paone and James (Jessica) Carlo; brother of John "Jack" Carlo Jr., David (Debbie) Carlo, Jane (Jim) Darrow, Judy Carlo, Susan (John) Groff, Diane Burnham and the late Kathleen Denno, Grand & Great Grand Children.

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of thy servant Thomas Carlo and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of thy saints; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

SAFELY HOME

I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come !