GAETANO F. TURCO

TOWN OF ULSTERGaetano F. “Tom” Turco, 88, of Cora Terrace, Town of Ulster, N.Y., passed away at home, while in the comforting presence of his family, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. He was born in Larchmont, N.Y., on Feb. 21, 1932, the son of the late Adelina (Marino) Turco. Tom was employed at Hudson Cement Plant for over 25 years, serving as superintendent for a majority of those years. He was also employed by B. Millens and Sons as a manager and for 10 years with Ulster County Weights and Measures Dept., until his retirement. Tom married the love of his life, Patricia June (Hyatt) on May 3, 1953. They were married 61 years before she passed Dec. 13, 2014. In addition to being a family man, who enjoyed spending time and traveling with his family, Tom was an avid sportsman who enjoyed shing and hunting. He is survived by one son, Thomas F. Turco (Karla) of Kingston; one daughter, Linda M. Kahre of Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Evva Carpino and Joanne Petramale; three grandchildren, Thomas N. Turco and his wife Bobette of Austin, Texas, Carrie L. Czajkowski, and her husband Edward, of Austin, Texas, and Rebecca M. Turco (J.K.) of Boston, Mass.; three great-grandchildren, Adeline Rollins Turco, Julianna Faith and Natalie Rose Czajkowski. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. In addition to his wife, he is predeceased by brothers-in-law, Harold Hyatt, John Carpino, and Mike Petramale, along with sons-in-law, Neal Huskamp and Harold Kahre. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 6, 2020, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster Park, Town of Esopus. Tom will be reunited with his loving wife during inurnment and service which will be private. In lieu of fresh owers, the family suggests indoor plants for loved ones to take home and nurture in memory of Tom, or a contribution to a charity of choice. Send the family an expression of condolence by visiting Tom’s Book of Memories: www.GVVFH.com