Thomas Earl Shaffer

Pittstown - Thomas Earl Shaffer, 76, died Friday, November 22, 2024, at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Troy,  he was the son of the late Ralph Earl Shaffer and Doris Mae (Bonesteel) Shaffer and husband of Sharleen A. Shaffer. He grew up in Brunswick and has resided in Pittstown for the past 40 years. He was a graduate of Tamarac High School Class of 1966 and was member of the school's wrestling team.  He graduated from HVCC Class of 1968 with an A.A.S. In Retail Management.

Tom retired from Niagara Mohawk in 2003 after 35 years. He started in the storeroom, moved to rigging and construction and retired from the underground  department as a Foreman.

Tom became an Eagle Scout in 1965 from Center Brunswick Troop #37. He was a member of the Brunswick Elks Lodge 2556 for 49 years, a past President of the Raymertown-Taconic Kiwanis, and a member of Apollo King Solomon's Masonic Lodge #0013 F.&A.M.

Survivors in addition to his loving wife and best friend, include his children, Slade T. (Kendell) Shaffer and Megan E. (Alan) Spears; his grandson, Noah Thomas Goulet; his sister, Debra Mae Dutcher; his nieces, Shanna Mae (Justin) Dutcher Alesio and Tara Mae (Rhandy) Dutcher Smith; and many cousins both local and in Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his many, many good friends.

Tom was a fun loving, good hearted, caring man who loved his family deeply.  Everyone  enjoyed his sense of humor and vast repertoire of jokes.  He was an avid fan of the N.Y. Yankees, as well as the Giants and Raiders.

Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc.  276 Pawling Avenue, Troy on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 4 - 7PM.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10AM at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Joel Holcomb, officiating.

Interment will be in  Memory Gardens Colonie.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Thomas Earl Shaffer to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, the Pittstown Food Bank, c/o Connie Madigan, 412 Deepkill Rd. Troy, NY 12182 or Brunswick Lodge of Elks #2556, 665 Brunswick Rd., Troy, NY 12180.  We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.

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