Conesus Lake: Suddenly on February 12, 2016 at age 60 years. Predeceased by his mother Gail Daniel. Survived by his wife of 34 years Deborah Bell. Siblings; Glenn Bell, Nancy Mills, Sue Graves, Kari (Tom) Mason, Lisa Kraft. Brothers-in-law; John (Joanne) Strong and Mike (Tami) Boyle. Also survived by his Aunt June Wingate, and many loved nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends.
Tom was born October 22, 1955, graduated Livonia HS in 1973. He was the Vice President of Operations at Applied Energy Solutions in Caledonia. Tom loved and lived life to the fullest. An avid golfer and a long time member of Conesus Golf Course, known by his fellow golfers as “Mr. Gadget”. He loved his party boat and was a member of the Conesus Lake Association. Tom’s deep compassion for responsible pet ownership is evident in the numerous adoptions he and his wife Deb have had over the years. He leaves behind his two rescues, Beau and Megan. Tom’s joy of life and constant sense of humor will be sorely missed by all who had the good fortune to know and love him.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 20th, at 11am at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Livingston County, 67 Genesee Street, Avon, NY 14414 or the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Livonia-Honeoye. To send a condolence please visit:
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Still in shock. We love you Deb. So many good memories.
What a shock. Worked with Tom at two different companies. Was thinking about looking him up again this year.
Tom and I shared many of laugh over the years. We both had off the wall senses of humor
Will miss you Tom .
Love Patrick Hotchkiss
Deb,
Please know that all of us at Edlon are saddened by your loss. I also want to send you my personal deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Wendy
We will miss you as a part of our family with your dry sense of humor and love.
All our love,
Ronnie and Peggy Walter (Your Crazy cousin)
Our sincere condolences to Debbie and Tom’s family. Gone much to early in life Tom you will be truly missed by all your Tuesday night golf “Buds”. Rest in peace my friend.
Tom had to leave us – whoa – that’s a tough blow. It was neither his choice
or ours and left a tremendous void sadly felt by so many. As a co-worker
of 20 years or so there’s a lot I can say about Tom. He was very sociable,
the absolute king of corny humor, cherished his friends and family especially
his wife with whom he shared many years of adoring their pets, lake sunsets,
movies, music and travel. He bragged about her cooking, was a fanatic for
football and tennis and once said he would take up golf when he got old.
Luckily he did not wait and became obsessed with the game and it’s camaraderie.
Tom was an extremely dedicated, tenacious, hard worker who ultimately got
involved in everything leading to his earning the moniker “monkey in the
middle” which he joyfully accepted along with the collection of sock monkey
gifts that followed. The children’s book, Sock Monkey Boogie Woogie,
authored ironically by Cee Cee Bell was proudly displayed in his office along
with his many other books, pictures, and brain teaser puzzles.
This was a truly well rounded, well lived and loved individual.
Row, row, row, your boat Tom. Reunite with your dearly departed. Farewell.
We will be ok, and will see you again someday…. Hopefully, far, far away.
RIP Tom,I feel privileged to of worked for you and to know you. You are already greatly missed. I hope you’re keeping everyone
entertained with your corny puns.Till we meet again.
Tom- You will definitely be missed at AES. You did leave us with alot of memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie and the family. Please know Tom touched my life in a very special way. I had a deep respect for him. Rest in Peace my friend
My sincere condolences to Debbie and Tom’s family. Tom is gone far too soon and leaves behind many friends at the golf course. It was a pleasure to golf with him and know him. Godspeed Tom, and enjoy the links where you are…
Tom, you will be greatly missed. I am incredibly greatful for the time we knew each other and for everything you taught us. You were an incredible person and everyone who knew you was better for it.
RIP Tom, You left your mark on a lot of our hearts and lives,I will truly miss your humor,your guidance and your friendship.