Thomas Arthur Meyers II

Thomas Arthur Meyers II age 62, passed away October 31, 2025 at Albany Medical Center after being stricken.

Tom was born in Roscoe, NY however his father's career (GM for FW Woolworth Co) kept the family moving from several Catskill Mountain area cities/towns to Pennsylvania & New Jersey before finally settling in Guilderland where he attended Guilderland High School & the University at Albany.

Tom's 33-year career with NYS offered him opportunities to work in a variety of agencies including Tax & Finance, Justice, Information Technology, DDPC and the Office for Persons with Disabilities from where he retired.

Following NYS service, Tom chose to work part-time at several jobs before he shifted into a position he truly enjoyed with the staff at Excelsior University where he worked until his passing.

Tom is predeceased by his parents Thomas Arthur Sr. & Alice Lake Meyers, his In-laws James & Nancy O'Brien, sister-in-law Isabelle (Mike) O'Brien and numerous aunts & uncles.

Survivors include his loving wife Ellen O'Brien Meyers, whom he married on April 6, 2001; sibling’s in-law Mike O'Brien, Terry O'Brien, Patty O'Brien (Robert) Gott & Kevin (Teri) O'Brien; aunts Sharon (Ron) Keene, Carol (Tom) Jerow and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Tom lived the life of a courageous warrior who fiercely defended his independence despite the challenges Epilepsy presented throughout his lifetime & he never complained accepting life on life's terms; he remains my hero.

Tom's cremation will be handled by Newcomer Cremations & Funerals,343 New Karner Rd Colonie NY, 12205. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St Jude's Children's Hospital in Tom's memory.

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