Mr. Thomas F. Driscoll

July 16, 1941 - August 15, 2018

Thomas F. Driscoll, Sr., 77, of Cortland, NY, went home to his Savior Lord Jesus on August 15, 2018. Thomas was a Lieutenant Firefighter for the Syracuse Fire Department where he worked for 27 years. Blessed with the gift of giving, Thomas served as Chair of the Syracuse Fire Department’s Christmas Fund of Local 280. From the Mayor, Thomas received the Explorer Post 280 Valor Award for his action in saving a child. After retirement, he subsequently continued to work and serve at St. Mary’s Church and School in Cortland, NY. Thomas was an influential and positive mentor to many in the community and had a heart for the “underdog.” He spent many years coaching his sons’ baseball teams. Thomas loved nature, and continuously marveled at God’s creation. He enjoyed and appreciated the little things in life, and influenced his family and everyone around him to do the same. Those who knew him will miss his wit and contagious laughter. Thomas is survived by his wife of 35 years, Teresa; daughters, Anne Frances (Robin) Loughlin, Janet Driscoll, Margaret (Ben) Driscoll-Cheah, Patricia (Patrick) Griffin, Kathleen (Gaetano) Driscoll-Greco, Mary Driscoll; and sons Daniel (Michelle) Driscoll, Christopher (Jamie) Driscoll, Brian (Tara) Driscoll, Gregory (Megan) Driscoll, Joshua (Taylor) Driscoll, and Andrew (Chelsea) Driscoll, 19 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, his brother Daniel (Sylvia) Driscoll and several nieces and nephews. Thomas was predeceased by his sons Thomas F. Driscoll Jr. and Paul Driscoll, his sister Mary Campell and brother Gregory Driscoll. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday from 1-3 P.M. from chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home, 69 North Main St. Cortland NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Mary’s Church, Cortland, NY on Monday at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Joseph Zareski serving as celebrant. Prayers of Committal will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Pompey, NY. Contributions may be made to: Clark Burn Center Fund, Upstate Foundation, 750 E Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210 Condolences may be sent to www.riccardifuneralhome.com