February 16, 1924 Thomas P. Van Arsdale May 20, 2018
Thomas VanArsdale born in Ozone Park, Queens on February 16, 1924, was the son of Harry VanArsdale Jr. and Mary Casey. He had three siblings, Harry III’rd; Kathryn Erikson (nee VanArsdale) and Margaret. Both Harry III and Kathryn predeceased him.
He married Edith Nancy VanArsdale on May 5, 1945. She predeceased him. He is survived by his three children, Patricia Salerno, Susan Teese, Jean Tratner, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He married Phyllis Babb VanArsdale in 1988. She survives.
Thomas served as an active trade unionist throughout his life as a member of Local 3, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He served as its business manager, as well as, treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and as president of the NYC Central Labor Council.
He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic University with a degree in electrical engineering. A World War II veteran, he served as an Ensign in the United States Navy during the waning months of the war.
His service to his fellow man has resulted in millions of men and women having better security in their working lives, providing greater wages, benefits and insurance’s that would not have existed but for his efforts. In doing so his family was gracious in sharing his time on behalf of so many, known and unknown, but reaping the benefit of his labor.
The Family of Thomas VanArsdale will be receiving visitors at the Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Blvd., Flushing, N.Y. on Tuesday, May22, 2018 from 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 10 am St. Nicholas of Tolentine RC Church.Interment Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.frederick-fh.com for the VanArsdale family.
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