Mr. Thomas (Tom) Webber

Thomas (Tom) Webber rejoined the Lord after passing peacefully in his sleep in Hudson, NY on Thursday, 19 June 2014 at the age of 87.Life has lost a gentle soul that loved his wife, family and country. A calm demeanor and friendly visage masked a person with a steel constitution who survived two sinkings of his ships on convoy duty in WWII, Shingles, a poisonous spider bite and the loss of the love of his life, Dottie, A devout Lutheran and patriotic American, he was charitable to many worthwhile organizations. Born in Queens, NY on September 6, 1926 and he is the son of the late Thomas and Grace (Firth) Webber. He spent the majority of her formative years in South Ozone Park, Queens, NY where he would meet (from 3 houses away) and marry the love of his lie, Dottie, who predeceased him in December , 20913. They had been married for 65 years.His love of the outdoors, sense of adventure first prompted them to move to the then wilds of Northport, LI and eventually to Round Top, NY where they were 20 year full time residents. They loved the mountains and the spirit of independence at their home, Mariah.Tom was employed s a service manager at ADT Alarm Company in LI City, NY for 30 years. Dot and Tom were an item. One could not consider one without the other. he missed her terribly. They were devout member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cairo. He was also a member of The American Legion Post 983 of Cairo, NY, and The Kedemah Masonic Lodge #693 of Cairo, where he served as a driver for sick children to the Shriner's Hospital for treatment. He is also predeceased by his sister Jane, and his brother and sisters-in-law, Frank John, Robert, and Kitty. He is survived by his niece Suzanne, their dog, Buddy, and his brother-in-law Donald and his wife Ruth and his sister-in-law Nancy. also survived by seven nieces and nephews and 16 grand nieces and nephews in locations ranging from South Carolina to West Virginia to several locations in New York.Calling hours will be held on Monday , June 23, 2014 at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross St. Cairo, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, with a short funeral service at 3 PM at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Victor Nelson of The Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cairo , and a potential Masonic and American Legion ceremony in the evening a the funeral home. He will be interred in The Gerald B.H.Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, June 24,2014, with full military honors in recognition of his service in The US Navy during WWII. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net. Flowers or a donation to The Resurrection Lutheran Church, 186 Main St. Cairo, NY 12413 will be accepted in his name.

Mr. Thomas (Tom) Webber

September 6, 1926 - June 19, 2014