Thomas Sherman, 85

STEPHENTOWN, N.Y. —  Thomas Edward Sherman Jr., 85 of Stephentown, NY died on Wednesday September 4, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. Thomas was born in Pittsfield, MA on July 23, 1939 a son of the late Thomas Edward & Anita (Barriere) Sherman. Thomas attended Dalton High School and graduated with the class of 1957 where he was an accomplished athlete on the Football, Baseball and Basketball teams. He earned an athletic scholarship to Western New England College where he played Baseball and Lacrosse. He then earned his master’s degree in education from University of Massachusetts at Cambridge. Thomas signed with the San Francisco baseball organization until an injury prevented him from continuing.

He loved a good game of Golf and was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Thomas started his career at General Electric Company Aerospace and upon retiring started his second career at Mount Greylock Regional High School as a teacher for twenty-one years. He was also a decorated veteran of the US Army serving in the Vietnam War. Thomas served as a Stephentown, NY Councilman from 2004-2007 and then served as the Stephentown Supervisor from 2008-2009. Tom’s greatest joy was working with the high school students and spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His young nephews Ezra, Luca and Quint brought much joy and happiness to him.

Survivors include his wife, Donna (LaCosse) Sherman whom he married on March 15, 1991. He leaves his children Timothy E. Sherman (Gena) of Lanesboro, Tara Sherman (Alex) of Stephentown NY. Grandchildren Courtney, Nickolas, Ryan, Kristal and Kisti. Great grandchildren Jonah, Betsy and Luke. Many nieces and nephews. He also leaves son in law, Michael Keefe. He was predeceased by his daughter, Jennifer Keefe.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A celebration of Thomas’ life will be on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 5-7 PM at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes – WEST CHAPEL 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247. Donations may be made to POPCARES through the funeral home. To add to the book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.