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Tommy L. McCartha

Tommy L. McCartha

BLOOMINGBURG, N.Y. —  Tommy L. McCartha, 74, a thirty six year resident of Bloomingburg, New York,  died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Tom had a long career with New York State where he worked as an electrician for over 35 years. He retired in 2003 from the Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center.

Born July 7, 1948, in Gouverneur, New York, he was the son of the late Patrick N. and Madeline (McEathron) McCartha. He was a graduate of Gouverneur High School.

On May 12, 1979, in Nyack, New York, he married his loving wife Diane Milano. Mrs. McCartha survives at home. Tom was a former member of the S. W. Johnson Steam Fire Engine Company in Garnerville, New York. He was also a longtime member of the CSEA and Mountaineers Rod and Gun Club, Inc. in Middletown, New York,  where he loved to hunt with his buddies.

Tommy loved his entire family with his whole heart and he will forever be remembered for his selflessness and his kind and caring ways. He absolutely loved, got great pleasure from and made so many memories at his beloved camp on Lake Bonaparte in Harrisville, New York, with his entire family and his extended lake family. McCartha’s Point since 1955 will never be the same without him. He loved to be outside tinkering with different things and always had working hands. He leaves behind nothing but the most beautiful memories of his great smile, his love and his infectious laugh. His greatest joys above all else were his beloved grandsons, Nicholas and Alec and the times he spent with them.

In addition to his loving wife Diane, Tom is survived by his beloved daughter Jamie L. Kahn and her husband Eric of Bloomingburg; two adoring grandsons, Nicholas and Alec Kahn; his cherished sister, Donna J. Craft and her husband Howard of Dover Plains; his dear sister-in-law Rita Munkelt; many cousins and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who will miss their Uncle Tom dearly. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his father-in-law and his mother-in-law, Daniel and Eleanor Milano and his brother-in- law, Rick Munkelt.

Calling hours were held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wm. M. Gagan Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Road, Pine Bush, NY. A service of remembrance and celebration of Tom’s life took place at 7:30 p.m. during visiting hours. Cremation will follow and all other services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Bonaparte Conservation Club, P.O. 273, Harrisville, NY 13648, an organization dear to Tom’s heart.

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