e skiing, proudly serving on the National Ski Patrol for 47 years. Tom had great faith and served in various capacities at Messiah Lutheran Church. He and Sharon traveled with family and friends, with too many fantastic memories to share. His favorites were taking his young children to Mexico for a month, the national parks trip out west and cruises in the Caribbean, as well as trips with his "Harem" of four. He was an adventurous traveler, taking the back roads, driving in international cities, and tasting every novel food he could. He developed a fine palate for wine, visiting wineries wherever travel took him. His children and grandchildren appreciated his financial advice and solid life advice. He was always their advocate. Family was his priority. He marveled at his smart daughters, cherished his seven grandchildren, and treasured watching them grow up into the amazing people they are today. Life was best when the house was filled, happy hour was happening, holidays, holding hands singing the doxology and when backyard "no-rules" lacrosse was in full swing. We have lost a good man, an honest, conscientious, quiet, modest, and loyal man who has touched many lives. His family has lost their Liebe. "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord." Matthew 25:23. Tom's life story will be shared during his visitation at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.), Friday, April 26th, 3-7 PM. His funeral Service will be celebrated, Saturday, April 27th, 12 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4301 Mt. Read Blvd., immediately following he will be laid to rest in Parma Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to, R Community Bikes, 226 Hudson Ave., Rochester, NY in Tom's memory.