Thomas Cunningham obituary: Thomas Cunningham's Obituary, Albany
In Memory Of
Thomas Cunningham
1930 - 2014
In Memory Of
Thomas Cunningham
1930 - 2014
Thomas’s number one enjoyment was being with his family and having cook outs. He was an avid golfer who remembers every shot vividly. Thomas loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Thomas always enjoyed being up at Saratoga Race Course and was a well-known handicapper. Thomas enjoyed having a cocktail or two to end his day. Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. The Albany Native started working at the Times Union in 1954 as a copy boy and gradually moved up to Executive Sports Editor. He was a longtime sports editor and columnist and ended his time at the paper in 1991 as director of marketing and public relations. He retired in 1991, but continued to pick the races at Saratoga Race Course through 2005.
Thomas is survived by his children; Karen Millington (the late Michael Millington), Tim Cunningham (Karen), Michael Cunningham (Barbara), Nancy Susser (Billy). He also leaves behind nine grandchildren; Bryan (Amanda), Brittany, Ashley, Laura, Kyle, Sean, Samantha, Colleen and Nicole, and also lifetime friend, Frank Murphy.
Thomas is predeceased by his siblings; Dr. James Cunningham Jr. , Patsy Kennedy and Joan Welsh.
Calling Hours will be on Monday, November 24,2014 from 3:30 to 7:00pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. A service remembering Thomas will follow the calling hours at 7pm at the funeral home.
Thomas’s number one enjoyment was being with his family and having cook outs. He was an avid golfer who remembers every shot vividly. Thomas loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. Thomas always enjoyed being up at Saratoga Race Course and was a well-known handicapper. Thomas enjoyed having a cocktail or two to end his day. Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. The Albany Native started working at the Times Union in 1954 as a copy boy and gradually moved up to Executive Sports Editor. He was a longtime sports editor and columnist and ended his time at the paper in 1991 as director of marketing and public relations. He retired in 1991, but continued to pick the races at Saratoga Race Course through 2005.
Thomas is survived by his children; Karen Millington (the late Michael Millington), Tim Cunningham (Karen), Michael Cunningham (Barbara), Nancy Susser (Billy). He also leaves behind nine grandchildren; Bryan (Amanda), Brittany, Ashley, Laura, Kyle, Sean, Samantha, Colleen and Nicole, and also lifetime friend, Frank Murphy.
Thomas is predeceased by his siblings; Dr. James Cunningham Jr. , Patsy Kennedy and Joan Welsh.
Calling Hours will be on Monday, November 24,2014 from 3:30 to 7:00pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. A service remembering Thomas will follow the calling hours at 7pm at the funeral home.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Monday, November 24, 2014 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
343 New Karner RD
Colonie, NY 12205
Directions & Map
Service
Monday, November 24, 2014 at 7:00 PM
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
343 New Karner RD
Colonie, NY 12205
Directions & Map
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family