HARTSVILLE - Thomas H. Kittell, 90, of Purdy Creek Road,
passed away Monday (October 14, 2019) at Strong Memorial Hospital, NY in
Rochester.
Born in Canisteo, October 23, 1928, the son of Leon L. and
Nellie Gay Kittell, he had resided in Canisteo during his early life, then
resided in Syracuse for over 30 years. He then returned to Hartsville where he
has resided the past 25 years.
Tom had been employed as a lineman for Rochester Telephone
Company for several years, then became a journeyman lineman working all over
New York State. He later was employed by P&C Warehouse in Syracuse,
retiring after 28 years of service.
Tom honorably served his country as a member of the United
States Air Force during WW II. He was a member of the Canisteo Historical
Society. On February 22, 1954, he married the former Luella Combs, who
survives. He was predeceased by his parents, his daughter; Diane Davis, his
son; Robert J, Kittell, his sisters; Ruth Ireland and Phyllis Light, and his
brothers; Ronald and Harold Kittell.
He is survived by his wife; Luella Kittell of Hartsville,
his daughters; Susan (Richard) Martin of Warners, and Linda (Kenneth) D’Onofrio
of Baldwinsville, 13 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, one great
great grandchild, several nieces and nephews including their niece; Kathy Rice
who has been a great help to Luella in recent years.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is
being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday
(October 18, 2019) from Noon until 2 p.m. at the Brown & Powers Funeral
Home, 6 Spruce St., Canisteo, where a Funeral service will be held following
calling hours at 2 p.m. Pastor Charles Williams will officiate. Graveside
services with Military Honors will follow at Hartsville Center Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Hornell Area
Humane Society, Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14823. Contribution envelopes
will be available at the funeral home.
