Obituary of Thomas E. Gihr Sr.

Thomas E. Gihr Sr. Pine Bush, NY Thomas Edward Gihr Sr., of Pine Bush, NY passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was 75. The son of the late Karl and Virginia Gihr, he was born October 23, 1946. Tom was retired from the Town of Crawford Highway Department where he was a Heavy Equipment Operator for 20 years. He had also spent many hours operating heavy equipment for different individuals. Tom had a passion for old cars, old trucks and motorcycles. He could often be found working on one of these in his garage. Buck, as he was called by his family, was always available for whatever anyone needed. He was always there for his family. It was never goodbye, it was always “Take it easy”. He is survived by his heartbroken family: wife, Carol Gihr and sons Thomas Jr. & wife Suzanne, Michael & girlfriend Nancy Lonce, and Stephen & wife Rebecca. His grandchildren Matt Carson & wife Lauren, Kimberly Gallo, Sarah Gihr, Jesse Gihr, Shane Gihr and Stephen Gihr. Great grandchildren Jack, Cameron, Isla and Gianna Carson. Tom is also survived by his brother Jim Gihr & wife Lorraine, sister Mary Greer, brother-in-law Dan Martin & wife Mary Ann, sister-in-laws Ann Dowd and Bonita Martin, and countless other relatives and friends. Bella, his beloved Siberian Husky, will miss him. Tom was predeceased by his parents, his sister Carol Greer, brother-in-laws Edward Martin and King Greer, sister-in-law Joan Fenner and his grandson Brody Gihr. Cremation was private. Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc.