IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Thomas J.
Ablan Sr.
August 21, 1938 – March 18, 2017
Obituary
Carthage
Thomas J. Ablan, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Tom was born at his home in "Rock City" in Carthage on August 21, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Atala) Ablan. He graduated from Augustinian Academy and Utica College of Syracuse University. Tom was united in marriage to the former Yvonne Graves on June 29, 1974 at St. James Church in Carthage. He spent some time in the US Army, worked as an insurance salesman, and ended his career as a business teacher at Lewis County BOCES. Many might remember him for owning the local grocery store, Super Duper (later Jubilee), with his close friends, Wayne Slye and Ward Bushaw.
Tom is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Graves) Ablan of Carthage, his daughter Amber (Gerard) Marino of Guilderland, his son Thomas (Karlie) Ablan, Jr. of Longview, WA and three young grandsons, Ben and Matthew Marino and Thomas Ablan, III. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, George (Marsha) Ablan of West Carthage, brothers and sisters in-laws, nieces and nephews, and many friends who were like family.
Tom loved to play and watch sports, and enjoyed dabbling in the stock market. He was a lifetime communicant and Eucharistic Minister at St. James Church, former President of the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce and former President of the Branaugh Memorial Boys Club (now the Carthage YMCA).
Tom's family appreciates the amazing care he was given through Hospice, especially his primary nurse, Bonnie. The family also wishes to thank the many people who came to help and show support during these last few months.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 21st at 11:00am at St. James Church with Rev. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor officiating, Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home will be on Monday from 4-7 pm.
Memorial donations can be given to Hospice of Jefferson County, St. James Church, or a charity of your choice.
To leave a condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.
Thomas J. Ablan, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County.
Tom was born at his home in "Rock City" in Carthage on August 21, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Atala) Ablan. He graduated from Augustinian Academy and Utica College of Syracuse University. Tom was united in marriage to the former Yvonne Graves on June 29, 1974 at St. James Church in Carthage. He spent some time in the US Army, worked as an insurance salesman, and ended his career as a business teacher at Lewis County BOCES. Many might remember him for owning the local grocery store, Super Duper (later Jubilee), with his close friends, Wayne Slye and Ward Bushaw.
Tom is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Graves) Ablan of Carthage, his daughter Amber (Gerard) Marino of Guilderland, his son Thomas (Karlie) Ablan, Jr. of Longview, WA and three young grandsons, Ben and Matthew Marino and Thomas Ablan, III. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, George (Marsha) Ablan of West Carthage, brothers and sisters in-laws, nieces and nephews, and many friends who were like family.
Tom loved to play and watch sports, and enjoyed dabbling in the stock market. He was a lifetime communicant and Eucharistic Minister at St. James Church, former President of the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce and former President of the Branaugh Memorial Boys Club (now the Carthage YMCA).
Tom's family appreciates the amazing care he was given through Hospice, especially his primary nurse, Bonnie. The family also wishes to thank the many people who came to help and show support during these last few months.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 21st at 11:00am at St. James Church with Rev. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor officiating, Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home will be on Monday from 4-7 pm.
Memorial donations can be given to Hospice of Jefferson County, St. James Church, or a charity of your choice.
To leave a condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas J. Ablan Sr., please visit our flower store.
Services
Visitation
March
20
Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Funeral Service
March
21
St. James Catholic Church
Starts at 11:00 am
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