Thomas Fanniff

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Thomas J. Fanniff, Sr., 68, of Cohoes, Leesburg, Florida and formerly of Schenectady passed away on June 10, 2015 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida while waiting a liver transplant. He was born in Cohoes, educated in St. Patrick's School and graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy Class of 1964. He attended Hudson Valley Community College and graduated from Schenectady County Community College with a degree in engineering. Son of the late Donald A. and Helen Flavin Fanniff. He was employed by GE in Schenectady for 33 years as a design engineer. He was a US Navy Veteran. Tom enjoyed working with wood, he was extremely proud of his home on the Mohawk River which he designed and built. His favorite hobby was building boats and kayaks and he was known as "River Boat Tom". He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, father and brother. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sheila Clickner Fanniff of Cohoes, his son Thomas J. (Kimberly) Fanniff II of Cohoes, his daughter Tammie Mohan of Clifton Park. Grandfather of Casey, Zachary and Ashley Mary, 2 great grandchildren Londyn Rose and Lillyana Meadow. Brother of Donald (Denise) Fanniff of Cohoes, Barbara (Victor) Bourgeois of Waterford, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Tom's Life on Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:30pm at the Van Schaick Island Country Club, Continental Avenue, Cohoes.
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