George Thomas "Tom" Glass
February 14, 1932 - April 18, 2014

Visitation:
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
2:00 - 4:00, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Wellsville
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
11:00 a.m.
Scio Church of Christ, Scio

George Thomas “Tom” Glass, 82, passed away Friday (April 18, 2014) at Jones Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Mr. Glass was born on Feb. 14, 1932 in Allentown to Harold H. and Mary Audrey (Sexton) Glass. He was a 1949 graduate of Allentown Union School. On Sept. 6, 1958, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Andover, he married Corrine M. Alvord, who survives.

Tom worked for Dresser-Rand in Wellsville as a receiving clerk for 41 years, until his retirement in 1994.

In addition to his wife of 55 years, Tom is survived by three sons, David (Teresa) Glass of Belmont, CWO4 Kenneth Glass of Brooklyn, Ohio and Denny (Tracey) Glass of Wellsville; one daughter, Laurie (Joseph) Hennessy of Wellsville; 12 grandchildren, Beth Glass, Garrett Glass, Corey Glass, Tanecia Glass, Bryan Hennessy, Thomas Hennessy, Connor Hennessy, Mikayla Glass, Benjamin Glass, Joshua Glass, Abigail Glass and Katelyn Glass; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Emma Mae Beezer, Mildred Showers and Lois Brunner; and two brothers, Bud Glass and Tom’s twin brother, Jerry Glass.

At 6 feet, 9 inches tall, Tom played and enjoyed many sports. He was a standout athlete for Allentown Union School and in later years, loved to golf and played in a slow pitch softball league as a pitcher. Always the faithful spectator for Scio Central School, he was awarded “Scio Most Loyal Fan” for his continued support for the team. He was a member of International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers and past member of Scio Lions Club.

Tom was a loving husband, exceptional father and a proud grandfather.  He will be forever remembered in the hearts of his children as a taxi, for early morning paper delivery, shooting foul shots, playing catch, attending all their sporting events and always willing to share a bowl of ice cream. He was the guy with the best “bowling ball” hold.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home, 3256 Riverside Drive in Wellsville. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Scio Church of Christ with Rev. Glen Layfield, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Scio. 

Memorial contributions in Tom’s name may be made to SPCA Serving Allegany County, 1374 SR 19, Wellsville, NY 14895 or Scio Memorial Library, PO Box 77, Scio, NY 14880.

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