Mr. Thomas F. Campbell

Thomas F. Campbell, 96, of Collins St. Chateaugay, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center with his children and grandchildren by his side. Born in Chateaugay, NY on February 7, 1927, he was the son of James and Mary (Young) Campbell. He attended Chateaugay Rural District School, Chateaugay High School and Canton ATI. He was a World War II Veteran, enlisting in the US Navy in 1945 and was honorably discharged. On November 5, 1955, he was married to Muriel Poupore at St. Patrick’s Church by the Rev. Donald Gallagher. She predeceased him on October 11, 2021. He was a 70-year member of I.B.E.W Local Union 1249 and active retiree club. He was employed on major electrical power projects in New York State and New England, where he was a licensed crane and heavy equipment operator and inside electrical construction work. He enjoyed his work until a job-related injury forced him to retire. He was a 77 year and lifetime member of the Chateaugay American Legion Post 875 and a member of the Honor Guard and a past Post Commander. A lifetime member of Private First Class Robert Lafountain Post 179 disabled American Veterans, Plattsburgh. A lifetime member of the Sampson World War II Veterans Inc., a charter member of the Chateaugay Fire Company and an associate member at the time of his passing. He was a former member of the Malone Lodge of the Elks 1303. He was a communicant of St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay. He was a familiar figure on the Chateaugay Village streets, when he went for his daily walk with candy and fruit for the kids and treats for the dogs. He enjoyed sports, baseball was his favorite and Mickey Mantle was his favorite player. He was ready, willing and available to help his relatives, friends and neighbors. He had a remarkable ability to recall details. He was living history of Chateaugay and Chateaugay Lake, even assisting the Chateaugay Historical Society. He and his wife, Muriel vacationed in Florida and Myrtle Beach several times as well as traveling to Las Vegas, where he enjoyed the weather, sightseeing and visiting the casinos. He is survived by his four children and their spouses, Dan and Ute Campbell of Brownville, NY, Marie and Kirby Cook of Chateaugay, Bill and Karrin Campbell of Malta, NY and Joseph Campbell of Chateaugay; eight grandchildren, Katie Campbell of Stamford, CT, Mitchell (Carrie) Campbell of Liverpool, NY, Darby (Irving) Monette and Kyle (Barbie) LaBare of Chateaugay, Cortney (Alan) Harkleroad of Fairhope, AL, Jamie (James) Votraw of Babcock Ranch, FL, Michaela (Austen) Lambert of Casper, WY, Brady Campbell of Houston, TX; thirteen great grandchildren, Alexis and Hannah Monette, Asa Harkleroad, Brayden and Ethan Campbell, Jaxen and Bruin Votraw, Gwendolyn and Magnolia Lambert, Cameron, Hallie and Rielynn and Makenna LaBare; 1 great grandchild on the way much to his delight; a special niece, Mary Pat McArdle; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his parents; four sisters, Anna Campbell, Nora Harrica, Eileen McArdle and Mary Foran; and four brothers, Edward, Harold, James and Bernard Campbell. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chateaugay. Donations in his memory may be made to the Auxiliary at Alice Hyde Medical Center, the Chateaugay Fire Department and St. Patrick’s Church, Chateaugay.

Mr. Thomas F. Campbell

February 7, 1927 - November 8, 2023