Thomas “Skinner” M. Lange

Thomas M. Lange "Skinner" - Troy

It is with profound sadness that the Lange family announces the unexpected passing of Thomas M. Lange on December 21st. 2024, (Known to his family and friends as Skinner) at the age of 59. A life long resident of Troy, he was the son of the late Martin (2012) and Joan Mesley Lange (2013).

Tom was a graduate of La Salle institute and Hudson Valley Community College after which he became a dedicated cable technician for over 30 years. He made a lasting impact on all who knew and loved him. Skinner was a generous spirit with a heart of gold. He will be remembered for his Lange inviting personality, sense of humor, and at times, sarcastic quick wit. He showed loyalty to the loyal and to the disloyal distance.

He was an avid sports enthusiast with this TV locking on ESPN. Despite the lack of luster seasonal record, Skinner was a die hard Dallas Cowboys Fan. He enjoyed a good weekend of golf and banter with his close pals Eddie Walsh and Aaron Wessels.

Skinner is survived by his sisters Jody and Karen Lange, two children Bailee and Keegan Lange. Also survived by his Aunt Mary (Stanley) Smulsky, and a host of cousins and their families.

Skinner's family would like to thank Chris (Ellen) Mesley, Maria (Jay) Baum and Eddie (Anne Marie) LaVoie for their assistance and support. Additionally, Skinners family is greatly appreciative for his large circle of friends and acquaintances for the outpouring of support and kind words.

Skinner was loved and will be missed by many. His memory will never be forgotten.

Family and friends are invited and may visit with Skinner's family in the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home 510 Pawling Avenue (Corner of Pawling Ave & Parkview Ct) on Friday December 27th from 4pm until 6pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday December 28th at 10 am. Interment will immediately follow the service in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Troy.

Online condolences and service information available at DDPurcell.com.