THOMAS JOSEPH KEARNEY JR.
NEW BERLIN – Thomas Joseph Kearney Jr., 58, of New Berlin passed away on October 22, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, NY.
Thomas was born of August 26, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Thomas and Margaret (Dafeldecker) Kearney. His childhood was spent in Brentwood, NY where he attended Brentwood Ross High School. On February 16, 1980 he married Theresa (Terri) Eggering.
Thomas joined the Air Force after graduating high school, serving as a fireman at the Woodbridge Air Force Base in England. He was later employed as an electrician in the telecommunications field for 25 years in New York City. He enjoyed coin collecting, sarcasm, football and John Wayne movies.
In addition to his wife Terri, Thomas is survived by his children; Katie Kearney and her fiance Chuck Davenport of Syracuse, Chrissy Kearney of Little Falls, Carrie Kearney and her boyfriend Devin Slater of New Berlin, grandchildren; Bobby McNeal and Aine Davenport; as well as his siblings Tim (Lori) Kearney, TJ and Timmy Kearney, Morgan Kearney and Bradley Crabtree, Christopher and Dusty Webb, and Margaret Mary Morales.
Thomas was predeceased by his parents and one sister; Margaret Morales.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, located at 17 North Main Street, New Berlin NY, 13411.
Father Lester Smith of Theresa's Catholic Church will be officiating. Calling hours will be held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the funeral service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.