Obituary of Thomas M. Kuhn

Thomas M. Kuhn, 89, of Clifton Park, beloved husband of Elizabeth H. Paniccia Elder Kuhn of Clifton Park, died peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

Born in Montclair, New Jersey, he was the son of the late C. John and Virginia Mansfield Kuhn and was a graduate of Montclair High School and Alfred University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering. He was a U.S. Army veteran from 1950 to 1952, serving as a Technical Sergeant and was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal - Germany.

Mr. Kuhn retired after 30 years of service from Chrysler Corporation in Syracuse where he had been a Service Development Engineer.

Dedicated to his faith, community and country, Tom was a member of the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Memorial VFW Post #1498, the Shenendehowa Lions Club, Shenendehowa Senior Center, AARP where he was an instructor of the “55 Alive” program, served as a Poll Inspector for Elections, was a volunteer at the NYS Military Museum in Saratoga Springs, at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, Saratoga National Battlefield and Charter Member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association. He was also an avid golfer and was a Cub Scout leader for Pack 48 and Assistant Scout Master for Troop 48.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth, devoted father of Thomas M. Kuhn, Jr. (Terri) of Halfmoon, Rhonda Kuhn Reynolds of Bolton Landing, Kristyn Kuhn (Jeff) of Annapolis, MD and Karen Wright (Ehron) of Lancaster, PA, stepfather of Gina Lysyczyn (Donald) of Clifton Park, Samuel Paniccia (Anna) of Huntington, LI, NY and Paula Paniccia (Sara Norman) of Duanesburg, grandfather of Karla Salvi, Taylor and Jordan Stout, Taylor Anne and Mick Reynolds and Arwyn Wright, step grandfather of Shaye Norman Paniccia, Nicholas and Alexis Lysyczyn and Michael, Matthew and Christopher Paniccia.

Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 RT-9 Clifton Park, New York 12065 on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be celebrated on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 NY-146, Clifton Park, New York 12065 which will be followed by burial with military honors at 12 noon at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to Mary's Haven, 35 New St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, in memory of Thomas M. Kuhn.

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