Byron - Thomas R. Hartwig, 63, of Byron, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Tom was born August 25, 1951 in Batavia, a son of the late John and Marjorie (Hilborn) Hartwig.
A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Tom was a loss control engineer for Travelers Insurance. A veteran, he served with the United States Navy and was a past member of the South Byron Fire Department and the Byron Ambulance squad. Tom was the president of the Genesee Camp of Gideons. He loved woodworking and trap shooting. Tom was an advance lay speaker for the United Methodist Church and since June, he was preaching at the Roanoke Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane (Greene) Hartwig of Byron; two sons, Chad (Jodi) Bates of Byron and Derek (Tina) Hartwig of Woodstock, VA; grandchildren, Cameron and Samantha Bates and Makenna and Maelyn Hartwig; two brothers, Jack (Kathy) Hartwig of Batavia and Robert Hartwig of Chambersburg, PA; one sister, Laurie (Gene) Bischoff of Williamson and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday also at the funeral home. Private burial will be in Reed Cemetery, Oakfield.
Memorials may be made to the South Byron United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 135, Route #237, South Byron, NY 14557, Gideons International Genesee Camp, P.O. Box 50, Batavia, NY 14021 or Roanoke Community Church, in care of Josie King, 9840 Lake Road, Pavilion, NY 14525
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