Born in Belfast, February 6, 1943, the son of Howard P. and Christine (Bump) Chalker, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating Belfast Central School “Class of 1961”, upon graduating enlisted in the US Army serving until June 26, 1964. Tom was a retired carpenter, lastly working at Babcock Construction in Dansville.
He enjoyed Euchre, carpentry work, and was a proud member of the Belfast Chapter of the Grumpy Old Men Club. However nothing took precedence over his grandkids, of which he adored.
He was predeceased by his parents, and 2 brothers Lee and Jerry Chalker.
He is survived by his wife Karlyn “Cis” Chalker whom he married on September 2, 1967, he also survived by his daughter Amy Chalker (Steve Frungillo) of Cuba, his son Thomas L.(Anne) Chalker of Clifton Forge, VA, his grandkids Hannah Gaeta, Emma Gaeta, Finn Ricketts,2 brothers David Chalker of Belfast, Bernie Chalker of Ocala, FL, 5 sisters Ann (Marty) Moot of Hamburg, Jeanie (Rich) Meyers of Belfast, Laura (Tom) Dutton of Bliss, Doris (Bob) Quinton of Spotsylvania, VA, Ila (Mike) Unfus of Belfast, his beloved dog “Lucy” as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.
A Memorial service will be announced at a later date.
The family is being served by the Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Angelica, and a to send the family a remembrance please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial contributions can be made to the SPCA of Allegany County 1374 State Route 19 Wellsville, NY 14895, or the Bath VAMC activity fund 76 Veterans Way Bath NY 14810.
