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Thomas Gecewicz Obituary

Gecewicz, Thomas ALBANY Thomas Gecewicz, 59, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (deRouville) Gecewicz, left for heaven on Monday, August 27, 2012, having fought without complaint a selfless, 8 year battle against cancer. His quick wit, playfulness and genuine affection will be sorely missed. Tom was the cherished husband for 37 years of Mary (Molineaux) Gecewicz and the devoted father of Jillian (Perry Hamilton) Gecewicz of Albany N.Y., Daniel (Jen) Gecewicz of Latham N.Y., Beth (Dave Laplante) Gecewicz of Mansfield Mass., Theresa (Byron) Montalvan and Kateri (Eli) Gill both of Albany, N.Y. He was the beloved brother of Joseph (Mary) Gecewicz of Poinciana, Fla., Paul (Nancy) Gecewicz and Margaret (Brendan) Hession both of Albany. "Papa Tom" was both hero and playmate to his little "buddies"; grandsons, Joey and Drew Gecewicz and Jaden Hamilton and grandnephew Alex Hunter. Tom is also survived by many, many treasured nieces and nephews as well as the remaining 3/4s of his regular golf foursome, Tom Mayer, Mike Sharkey and Bill Wallace. Funeral services Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Friday, August 31, 2012 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment Albany Rural Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Thomas in a special way may send a contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave the family a special message on their guest book, obtain a prayer card or directions, or share a photo with them, please visit McveighFuneralHome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2012.

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The Holfords

September 9, 2012

We are sorry for your loss and will always treasure the memories Tom left with us.

Frank and Fran Miller

September 7, 2012

Mary and family,
Frank and I were so saddened by the loss of your husband and best friend. Tom was loved by all he met and will leave a mark on all of our lives. He had an amazing uplifting attitude toward life. His long fight was an inspiration to many. We have been praying for all of you.

Linda Colden

September 3, 2012

Theresa,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Linda and Bud

September 2, 2012

To The Gecewicz Family,

So sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

In Sympathy,

Jennifer Hayden(Siobhan Hayden's Mother)

Paul Kornak

September 2, 2012

I was greatly shocked by his passing. Thoughts are with you.

Paul+Cindy Rankin

September 1, 2012

Dear Margaret and Brendan,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Tom. Our sincere condolences.

David Perry

August 31, 2012

Kateri and Family; Maria and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family

Molly Stevens

August 31, 2012

Gecewicz family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my prayers and in my heart. I know your family has the strength and love to make it through the hardest times. God bless.

Sally Theadore

August 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayer's are with all of you at this time.

The Theadore Family

August 31, 2012

To the Gecewicz Family: I was sorry to hear about Tom's passing but am glad his suffering is over. I have fond memories of Tom -- he was a great guy! I'll keep him in my prayers, Loretta Gillen

Kim Manion (Foster)

August 31, 2012

Danny and Gecewicz Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember your dad through Westland Hills. May you have comfort in all the beautiful memories you have shared.

Gerry Dwyer

August 31, 2012

Mary and Family

My deepest sympathy on your loss. I remember Tom as a kind, funny guy I truly enjoyed being around.

Amy Cramer

August 30, 2012

to Daniel and the Gecewicz family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love from CO.

August 30, 2012

I worked with Tom at the Department of Labor and was always in awe of his ability to find humor in any situation..he truly knew that each day was a chance to choose your attitude and he certainly always chose to look at the bright side! He was truly a person of the highest caliber. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family who he always spoke so highly of. May your memories in time become treasures.

Ann Kennedy-Rigosu

August 30, 2012

My heart goes out to your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be with you always in your memories and in your hearts. My prayers are with you.

August 30, 2012

Mrs. Gecewicz,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We miss you in the neighborhood!
Love,

Maureen, Katie and Lauren Moloney

Torre Rivers

August 30, 2012

Jill and family, so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your dad. So glad he got to meet your little one. Would love to be there for you, but I am having surgery in the morning. Just know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Let me know if there is anything you need, I know how hard losing your dad is.

Brian & Jill Bullard

August 30, 2012

So sorry for your loss. May your memories help give you comfort in the days to come. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ian Gecewicz

August 30, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

August 30, 2012

Mary and Family,
What a kind, brave, caring man Tom was. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Patty(Gecewicz)Poulin

Jane Foater

August 30, 2012

Mary,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am glad I got to meet Tom that one morning in the chapel.
My thoughts are with you at this most difficult of times.
Jane Foster (of Christ Our Light Perpetual Adoration)

Scott and Kathy Baker

August 30, 2012

Mary, Jillian, Daniel, Beth, Theresa and Kate: You are all in our prayers and our hearts, as is Tom now and always. We love you all.

Becky & Lydia Campis

August 30, 2012

To Mrs. Gecewicz, Dan and family our thoughts and prays are with you during these difficult times.

Chris Molitor

August 30, 2012

So sorry to hear about Tom's passing. He was a great guy to work with and will be missed. Our thoughts are with your family

August 30, 2012

Mary, Jill, Dan, Beth, Theresa, and Jill We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Tom. Harold, Clorrisa and I will always hold a special place in our hearts for all of you. You all took so great care of our little girl and taught her so many wonderful things. We will keep you in our hearts, prayers and thoughts.
Love Dee, Harold and Clorissa Clifford

Justin Hartigan

August 30, 2012

To Dan and Family, I am deeply sorry to hear of your Father's passing, He was a good man as is evident by the children he raised.

Robbie Chambers

August 30, 2012

To the Gecewicz family my deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember Tom and your whole family were so great to me when I was growing up. My prayers are with you all and I know he is in a better place and not suffering.

August 30, 2012

mary and family, so sorry about tom's passing. he will be missed. our thoughts and prayers are with your family. carol and ken arzberger

Rigel Cervantes

August 30, 2012

You have my greatest condolences.

Adam Russell

August 30, 2012

Tom was a intelligence guy and a pleasure to work for. He will be sorely missed. From all of DOL, our thoughts and prays are with his family. -Adam Russell

Dan Wasserbach

August 30, 2012

Jill, Dan and Family,

I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You are all in my prayers.

steven gecewicz

August 30, 2012

Wonderful man,fond memories especially the times we all shared fishing at eagle and paradox lakes.Tom's quick wit and humor will be missed but always remembered.

Brenda McGue

August 30, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Tom will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers with you all.

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