He is also survived by his son Joseph and wife Allyson of Orangeburg and his grandchildren Patrick, Christa, Marissa and Rosie. He is predeceased by his grandson Tommy in 2012. He is also survived by his son Thomas and wife Stephanie of Kentwood Michigan; and his grandchildren Daimon, Alison, and Vincent.
Thomas served in the US Navy in WWII and fought the Japs in the South Pacific.
He worked 50 years as an electrician for IBEW Local Union 363 in New City, and then for 10 years as an electrical inspector. He never missed a union clam bake.
He enjoyed fishing, boating and playing cards. His special love was spending time with his grandchildren watching them play sports, fishing and taking them out for breakfast every Sunday. He and his wife Lucy enjoyed traveling when they weren't spending time with their grandchildren.
Visiting will be held at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, New City on Monday, March 12, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 10am at St. Francis of Assisi in West Nyack.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to his grandson's foundation, The Tommy Scogs Foundation, Inc.
Please send donations to 21 Bauer Lane, Orangeburg, NY 10962
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