Tom was predeceased by his parents Ron and Beatrice (Thompson) Mooney, wife Barbara, siblings Allen, Nellie, Linda, Joanne, Michael, and Colleen.
He is survived by siblings Peter, Mark, Kathy and Sue, sons Tom of E Syracuse and David of Ithaca, and daughters Andrea (Tom) Corona of Skaneateles and Maureen (Wayne) Sadlowski of Wake Forest NC. Grandchildren Megan, Marysa, Brendon, Matthew, Wes and Marielle. Many nieces and nephews.
Tom grew up on a chicken farm. Graduated from Laconia HS and served in the US Air Force. He married Barbara Martel in 1959. She didn’t get a ring then because he didn’t have any money, but the union lasted 63 yrs. until she passed a year ago.
He opened a State Farm office in Laconia in 1962, and became a Manager in Syracuse 1964. He built an agency force in CNY that was highly successful, named Mgr. of the Year 3 times Northeast region. Retired 1995, he and Barb moved to Ormond Beach FL.
He was an outstanding fisherman and hunter. If there was a deer around, he was the first one to spot it. He liked to walk in the woods, enjoyed a cocktail, and had a vegetable garden. He was President of the Tully School Board. He helped found the Tully Booster Club and served as president.
The family would like to say thank you to all the wonderful people at St Anthonys especially the 5th floor, for all the loving care they provide.
Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family.
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