Write a commentThomas G. Stone, 67, a resident of Town of Oswego, passed away January 23, 2014 at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse.
Born in Auburn, he was the son of the late Claire and Sarah (Palmer) Stone.
Thomas received his Bachelors Degree in Fredonia and while getting his Masters and CAS Degree in Oswego, he worked for the State Police; Park Police division. He played piano for the group The Professors, taught music in Webster, NY, and later for the Oswego City School District. Thomas became the Vice Principal at Jordan Elbridge Jr-Sr High School and later became Principal for the newly created middle school at JE. Upon retirement he became a student teacher supervisor at Oswego State.
He enjoyed traveling, cars, clocks, and antiques. He was very devoted to his family and especially his granddaughter.
Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Gloria (Valeski); his daughter, Sara (Dennis) Rolander of Virgina; one sister, Kathy (Robert) Prentice of Cicero; one granddaughter, Allison Rolander; and his nephew, Brett Prentice.
Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, January 27, at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 W. Albany Street Oswego. Graveside services will be held in the spring in Fairmount Cemetery, Red Creek.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Oswego County Humane Society, Inc., 256 West First Street, Oswego, NY 13126.
Nelson Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com
