Bloomfield/Rochester: August 13, 2013 at age 70 years. Predeceased by his father Michael A. Tette. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years Carol Tette of Bloomfield, mother Constance Tette of Rochester, and children; Stephen (Joyce) Tette of Pultney and Renae (Paul) Smith of AR. Siblings; Carolyn (Kent) DeHond of Rochester, Michelle (Randal) Christenson of Penfield, and Nicholas (Joanne) Tette of Rochester. Brothers in law; Richard (Sandy) Morgan of Lima & William (Patricia) Morgan of Springwater. Sisters in law; Marcia Sparks of Hemlock, Marilyn (Junior) Ellis of Tampa, FL, & Cheryl (Dale) VanKuren of Bloomfield. Grandchildren; Brandon Smith, Victoria Smith, Cody Tette, Cierra Tette, Brittany Smith, Cerena Tette, Jesse Smith, & Angelina Smith. Many nieces & nephews, and K9 Companions Pixie Rose & Gracie Ann.

Tom was a veteran of the US Army where he served as a medic in Vietnam. Tom was self employed and operated his own vending company, Showcase Amusement, in Rochester, NY. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans, Chapter 20, Rochester, NY.

Family and friends may call on Friday from 5-7pm & Saturday from 2-4pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main St., Honeoye. Services will follow calling on Saturday at 4pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or Lollypop Farm, 99 Fairport Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. To send a condolence and for further information please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com