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Thomas Chiplock Obituary
HALFMOON - Thomas S. Chiplock, 83 of Halfmoon, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Valentine's Day, February 14, 2023.
Born in Watervliet, he was the son of the late Stephen J. and Eva Tezbir Chiplock Sr. and was a graduate of Watervliet High School.
Mr. Chiplock retired from the Ford Motor Co. in Green Island. From age 10, he was an accomplished lifelong Caddy at Schuyler Meadows Country Club in Loudonville which he continued well into his 70s. Tom was an avid golfer and overall sports enthusiast. He did have his favorites to follow which included the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and UConn Huskies Women's Basketball. "The Dude" as he was also known, loved going to South Bend with his good buddy Jack to watch a Fighting Irish football game. Grandpa was proud and took great joy in attending and cheering for his granddaughter's volleyball and softball teams. "Chippy" also loved attending the Schaghticoke Fair each year which he has done for over 70 years in a row. He had been a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Crescent.
He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. Kirchner Chiplock who passed on October 3, 2022; devoted father of Joseph Chiplock (Ron Goldberg), Lori Pipino (Dennis) and Tracey Gavin (Tom); cherished grandfather of Jessica Silva (Andrew) and Sara Pipino; adored great-grandfather of Elliana Grace Silva; and dear brother of Joseph Alfieri (Nancy), the late Robert Chiplock (wife Patricia), the late Stephen J. Chiplock Jr. (wife Kristine) and the late Gloria Voland. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Private visitation and funeral services were held in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home of Clifton Park, with private interment in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Community Hospice, Gift Processing, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY, 12208 or online at www.givetocommunityhospice.org/donate.
Please feel free to offer your online condolences by visiting www.gordoncemerickfuneralhome.com.
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Sandra Opitz Roy
February 21, 2023
Joe, Lori and Tracey,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. He will always be "Mr. Chiplock" to my sister and me. You couldn't find a kinder man to work for. I'll never forget the time your parents had forgotten to cancel my weekly babysitting job and I showed up @ your home. Your father insisted on paying me for the inconvenience-unheard of @ the time. He always had a smile on his face and remembered me; even 50 years later when I saw him @ the Schaticoke Fair. He will be greatly missed. Much love, Sandy
Pat Matthews Stote
February 21, 2023
Me and my siblings grew up with a the Chiplock family. Webwent to Maplewood school, then to Watervliet high school.
We haven´t seen them for many years but they were a good family. May they all RIP
peter lioi
February 19, 2023
So sorry to hear about my good friend Mr. Chipper and sadly about his wife Barb. Tara and I did not know of Barb's passing until now. God bless to you kids your parents were great.
Bill Socola
February 19, 2023
My brother Jack loved to talk about their trips to Notre Dame or Yankee Stadium. They had a special tie in sports and work. Tom brought a lot of energy to a room. Seemed like he was always excited about something. He was quite the character and fun to be around at work. Condolences to his family, he will be missed but with so many stories to tell about the Chipper... never forgotten!
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Jack Ceremuga
February 19, 2023
Saddened to hear of Tom passing, worked with him at Ford Motor Company. I´m from Halfmoon also, every time I pass the house on Guideboard I think of "Chippy," Surely, he will be missed, condolences & prayers to the family.
Marian Adams
February 18, 2023
My memory of Tom was of course a funny one. Everytime I visited his daughter Lori, Papa Tom as they called him, would always come over with toilet paper. Lori never had to buy any because there was Papa Tom with a 4 pack of TP and this was way before the shortage. He always had us smiling and laughing but don't talk if the Yankees or Notra Dame was on, that was his time. Always good memories with a smile. Love Marian and Dave
Dennis nagengast
February 18, 2023
Worked with Tom at ford motor co he was a great guy could always make you laugh.
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