Obituary of Thomas C. Thayer

Thomas C. “Thom” Thayer, 61, of Troy, beloved husband of the late Jana David Thayer, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital.

Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Merton and Marie Helen Flanigan Thayer. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School.

Thom previously worked for Key Services Corp and was a long time employee of Armory Garage in Albany. He loved bowling and golf.

He was an avid NY Giants fan.

Thom was the devoted father of Kate Thayer of Lansingburgh. In addition, he is survived by his siblings William A. (Barbara) Thayer of Utica, Robert J. (Monica) Thayer of Ballston Spa, James M. (Kitty) Thayer of Loudonville, Richard M. (Christine) Thayer of Latham, and Elizabeth M. Thayer of Lansingburgh.  He is also survived by his Aunt Doris Thayer along with several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and are welcome to attend his funeral Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. Calling hours and services will be held at Transfiguration Parish (Speigletown), 50 Hillview Dr., Troy, NY 12182.

Interment will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galway, NY.

In lieu of flowers, the family desires that memorial contributions be made to Catholic Central High School-625 Seventh Avenue, Troy, NY 12182 or American Heart Association-PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 in memory of Thomas C. Thayer.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the John J. Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., 565 Fourth Avenue, Troy, NY 12182.

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