1960
Thomas
2025
Thomas E. Hemmes
June 7, 1960 — March 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas E. Hemmes, age, 64 on March 22, 2025 after a long illness.
Tom was born in Rome, and lived a life of love for his family, his pets, as well as for planes, muscle cars and the color purple. He is survived by his siblings, David (Patricia) Hemmes, and Suzanne (Hemmes) Smith; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul L. and Marian L. (Wheaton) Hemmes; sisters, Marilyn (Robert) Hoffman, Carol Jo Lawicki, and Nina Hemmes; and brother, Robert Hemmes.
Tom attended Rome schools, was a graduate of Riverside School of Aeronautics and at his last job enjoyed painting airplanes at Premier Aviation.
As a young boy, Tom showed an interest in Radio Controlled (RC) planes, model cars/planes and slot cars. Tom belonged to the Mohawk Valley Firebirds and was the go-to guy to help others fly (and land) their planes. He spent his time working on restoration projects of fast-back Mustangs and vintage cars. Tom loved to pass his knowledge of cars along to family members and taught a niece to rebuild a carburetor, and another to drive a stick shift.
Tom was intelligent, creative and kindhearted. He liked to recite old Monty Python skits and he and his nephew would listen to JC Superstar so much that most of the family can sing every song on the album. He was also slightly eccentric and took family members looking for big-foot and UFOs! He was always young at heart and would play the air drums while his youngest niece sang.
Thank you to all friends and family who encouraged and helped Tom throughout the years – especially Joe Valvo, Mike and Lynne Browne and Lori Stewart.
“Check ignition. And may God’s love be with you.” Major Tom - we love you.
A graveside memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please contribute to your charity of choice in Tom’s name.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.
Please offer online condolences at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com .
Tom was born in Rome, and lived a life of love for his family, his pets, as well as for planes, muscle cars and the color purple. He is survived by his siblings, David (Patricia) Hemmes, and Suzanne (Hemmes) Smith; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Paul L. and Marian L. (Wheaton) Hemmes; sisters, Marilyn (Robert) Hoffman, Carol Jo Lawicki, and Nina Hemmes; and brother, Robert Hemmes.
Tom attended Rome schools, was a graduate of Riverside School of Aeronautics and at his last job enjoyed painting airplanes at Premier Aviation.
As a young boy, Tom showed an interest in Radio Controlled (RC) planes, model cars/planes and slot cars. Tom belonged to the Mohawk Valley Firebirds and was the go-to guy to help others fly (and land) their planes. He spent his time working on restoration projects of fast-back Mustangs and vintage cars. Tom loved to pass his knowledge of cars along to family members and taught a niece to rebuild a carburetor, and another to drive a stick shift.
Tom was intelligent, creative and kindhearted. He liked to recite old Monty Python skits and he and his nephew would listen to JC Superstar so much that most of the family can sing every song on the album. He was also slightly eccentric and took family members looking for big-foot and UFOs! He was always young at heart and would play the air drums while his youngest niece sang.
Thank you to all friends and family who encouraged and helped Tom throughout the years – especially Joe Valvo, Mike and Lynne Browne and Lori Stewart.
“Check ignition. And may God’s love be with you.” Major Tom - we love you.
A graveside memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please contribute to your charity of choice in Tom’s name.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street.
Please offer online condolences at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com .
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas E. Hemmes, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 1
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors