Thomas (Tom) Powers passed peacefully at his home in Batavia on July 14, 2023. Born in Warsaw, NY on October 6, 1952, Thomas was a member of St Mary’s Parish in Pavilion, NY for many years. Thomas was predeceased by his beloved parents, Charlie and Millie Powers, and brother, Robert Powers.
Thomas graduated from Pavilion Central School and from Erie County Community College’s food service management program. Thomas was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. After discharge, he worked for Trojan Industries for eight years and later for the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Batavia in the Nutrition and Food Service department. After 30 years of dedicated service, for which he received numerous awards, Thomas retired from the VAMC, but not before he had prepared thousands of nutritious meals and delivered them with a smile and a healthy dash of his signature humor. He was also a member of the American Legion in LeRoy for many years.
Thomas was a life-long fan of the San Francisco Giants and thoroughly enjoyed supporting the Batavia Muckdogs, most recently from his season’s seat directly behind home plate, where he often provided encouragement to aspiring young ball players.
He is survived by brothers Donald of Newtown, PA and John of Amherst, NH. He is also survived by his beloved sisters-in-law, Marji, Judy, and Susan, nephews Michael, Christopher, Andrew, Patrick, Gary, and Trevor, nieces Colleen, Katie and Meg, and grandnephews and nieces Jackson, Nathan, Aiden, Jack, Matthew, Charlie, Sean, Elizabeth, Madelyn, Annika, Helena and Satya.
There will be no prior calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held at St Mary’s Parish, Pavilion, NY at 10am on Saturday, September 16, 2023 followed by a graveside and military service at St Mary’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend a reception at the Church Hall immediately after the graveside service.
Donations in Thomas’ memory can be made to the Millie McGee Powers Scholarship Fund at Pavilion Central School. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
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