OSWEGO, NY – Thomas M. Carr, 70, of Scriba, died Thursday morning October 5, 2017, at his home with his family at his side.
Tom was born in Lincoln, NH, the son of the late Lawrence and Shirley (Connery) Carr.
He was an operating engineer for IUOE Local # 545, Syracuse, for 49 years.
Tom was past president of IUOE Local #545, Syracuse, and he was a member of the Oswego Elks.
He enjoyed going hunting and deep sea fishing.
He was an avid hockey fan, and especially loved to watch his son and grandchildren play hockey.
Tom was all about family and spending time together, especially when they traveled to the Carr family camp.
Tom is survived by his wife of 47years, JoAnn Carr of Scriba; and their children, Tammy (Michael) Rodgers of Oswego and Mitch (Tina) Carr of Florida; grandchildren, Matt and Allie Rodgers, and Raymond and Jaydon Carr.
In addition, he is survived by his siblings, Bill (Dorothy) Carr of Scriba, Darrell (Bobbi) Carr of Oswego, Donald (Julie) Carr of Hannibal, Ryan “Nick” Carr of Oswego, and Darlene Grey of New Hampshire; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, October 9, at 7 p.m. at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. Fourth St., Oswego.
Burial will be private.
Calling hours will be Monday from 4 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family has requested contributions to be made to Friends of Oswego County Hospice.
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We’ve had over 50 years of friendship , together. So many great times, so many laughs, so many wonderful memories to hold on to. Tom will certainly be missed. We’re all here for you Jo. Always will be. Love you, Ron and Theresa
So sorry for your loss. Knew the Carr clan well over the 29 years I taught in Oswego on the east side.
My very deepest condolences to you Joann and to your family. A very very sad and hard time for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you ??
Joanne and family we were so sad to read about Tommy, our family goes back a long way. Ruth, Teddy, Tom and Gracie. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Linda and Norm Osborne