Thomas "Tommy" B. Churchill, Sr.

Thomas B. Churchill, Sr.

Avon Park, FL and Hudson Falls, NY

Thomas (Tommy) B. Churchill, Sr., 75, formerly of Hudson Falls and Hebron, NY passed away peacefully at home in Avon Park Fl.

Born June 26, 1947, he was the youngest of five children of the late Glen H. and Helen (Bailey) Churchill Sr. Growing up on the family far in East Hartford, NY, Tommy attended Hartford Central School but earned his GED while in the Service. He was drafted into the US Army in 1970 and spent two years stationed in Germany. Later, he joined the US Army National Guard for 35 years, retiring as Staff Sergeant.

Tommy was a Granville School bus driver and later worked for NYS Department of Transportation at the Kingsbury Garage, retiring after 27 years of service. He was a life member of West Hebron Fire Company.

In retirment, his passion was selling fruits and veggies and chatting with everyone at his stands in Hudson Falls and Fort Ann. He was always willing to give a helping hand.

Tom moved to Florida where he enjoyed the sunshine and warmth.

Besides his parents, he is pre-deceased by his sister: Jean Getty and brother in laws Ralph Getty and Nelson  M. Rist.

He is survived by sons Thomas B. Churchill, Jr. (Allene) and Daniel N. Churchill, brother Glen H. Churchill Jr. (Betty), Children: Glenn Ward and Melissa McDonald, Sister’s Barbara Rist Liebig (Bob), children Raymond Rist, Stephen Rist, Russell Rist and Mark Rist;  Mary Benoit (Bill) and children Susanne Benoit and Emily Hudson, Robert Getty, Margaret Keyes and David Getty; as well as an aunt, Great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.

Graveside services will be held on September 17 at 11am at Morningside Cemetery in Hartford, NY followed a reception at the Hartford Volunteer Firehouse, Route 40 and 149. All are invited.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local Fire Department or EMS.

Arrangements made by Glenn Ward, Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Avenue, Albany, NY.