Thomas J. Tait, Jr.
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 1, 2021
1943 - 2021
OBITUARY
Thomas J Tait, Jr., of Wappingers Falls, passed away Thursday January 28, 2021 in his home, after a brief battle with Cancer. He was 77 years old.
He was born in Beacon on December 27, 1943, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Tait. On June 20, 1970 in St Mary's Church, Wappingers Falls, he married Linda L. Cramer, who predeceased him.
Thomas served in the U.S. Navy where he learned to be a pipefitter, and was a member of Local 201 (later 21) Plumbers/Steamfitters until his retirement.
Thomas was very much a part of the community: he was a member of S.W. Johnson Engine Company 2 as well as the Victor L. Bracone V.F.W. Post #5913, both in the Village of Wappingers. He was also a Life Member of the New Hamburg Yacht Club, where he commanded ‘Doc Buster,’ named for the ingenious way he docked the tri-hull cabin cruiser, and later ‘Knothead,’ named for Woody Woodpecker’s nephew.
One of Thomas’ greatest pleasures was taking his family camping. He borrowed a tent in 1979 and headed out to Hammonasset Beach State Park in Connecticut, and was hooked after that. Besides the annual trips to Hammonasset Thomas took his family camping everywhere from Fiddler’s Bridge to Walt Disney World, where a lifetime of great memories were made.
Thomas is survived by his sons, Thomas J. Tait III and his partner Monique Brennan, of Highland, John V. Tait of Peekskill, and Trevor R. Tait of Union Vale, grandchildren, Abigail, Tanner, Xander and Peyton, sisters Kathy (Ken) Jennings, Mary (Charles) McCluskey, Regina (Tom) Berta, brother-in-law Lajos Szanto, and in-laws Carol and Ed Wright.
In addition to wife Linda, Thomas is predeceased by brothers Francis and John Tait, sister Elizabeth Szanto, and daughter-in-law Vanessa Tait.
Thomas’ sons wish to recognize the efforts of Hudson Valley Cancer Center and Hospice of the Hudson Valley, as well as the great care he received from JANE’s Home Care, Fishkill.
Friends may call at the Delehanty Funeral Home at 64 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, Friday February 5, from 4 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday at 10:00 at St. Mary’s Church, Clinton St., Wappingers Falls, followed by burial St. Mary's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
To send condolences or for directions visit www.delahantyfuneral.com.
VISITATION
Friday, February 5
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Delehanty Funeral Home
64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Saturday, February 6
10:00 AM
St. Mary's Church
11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
INTERMENT
St. Mary's Cemetery
19 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
My condolences to the surviving members of the Tait family. Tom was a fine man.
Dennis O'Brien LU21
My condolences to the family Rest In Peace Tommy
Pat Purchia Local 21
To Trevor, John, Tommy and Kathy Jennings , Debbie and I are so sorry for your loss. We have known "Taiter" for over 45 years going back to our Firehouse days , playing softball and of course working for my brother Richie on weekends putting in concrete. Your dad was such a great guy to be around , I had many laughs with "Taiter" as well as everyone else who knew him. Your Mom was just wonderful and so understanding they were a fun couple to be around.
You boys had a wonderful father , Kathy we loved your brother, and most of all , we will miss our friend Tommy ...
Love John & Debbie Terralavoro
My deepest condolences to the Tait Family. I worked with Linda for many years. She spoke often of her wonderful Husband, her spectacular Sons and her beloved Grandchildren. She truly loved you all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Local 21 brother, Rich Stalker