Tom Sciacca, 71
Dan McClelland
Thomas Sciacca, 71 of Tupper Lake, N.Y. passed away on November 17, 2022 at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.
Funeral service and visitation will be on Monday, November 28 from noon to 3p.m. at the Frary Funeral Home in Tupper Lake, which is handling the funeral arrangements.
Calling hours will be followed by a celebration of life at the VFW in Tupper Lake, where Tom had many friends.
Tom was born on February 11, 1951 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to parents Buffano and Christine
Sciacca.
He worked as a physical therapist in the area- both for the state and in private practice.
Tom was an active volunteer here over the years, selflessly donating his time and talents to many organizations.
He was a member of the Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad for a number of years doing its important work here for the people of the community.
Tom was also a member of the Big Tupper and Whiteface ski patrols. When Big Tupper re-opened for a half dozen years under the direction of ARISE and its many volunteers, Tom stepped forward and reorganized the ski patrol unit there.
He was an enthusiastic member of Spring Hill hunting club, enjoying the fellowship of his hunting buddies many evenings in camp over the years.
Tom always enjoyed playing host to many friends in recent summers at Tom’s Bar (his garage) on Raquette River Drive where Blue Sapphire was a favorite.
He was incredibly well read and very knowledgeable on myriad subjects. He also had a kind way about him and a listening ear.
Tom was a big part of the Mountaineer Rugby Club, and was known as the “Godfather.” He played, coached, and helped develop the team and the very successful CAN-AM tournament.
He also spent time working with the Tupper Lake Lions Club and always enjoyed the times he spent in the club’s cook trailer, preparing those club staples- delicious hamburgers and hot dogs, smothered with Lions onions. Tom loved to cook.
Above all he was a great father to his twin sons.
Tom is survived by his brother Joe Sciacca of Smithtown, N.Y. and his “boys,” Chris and Mike
Sciacca of Oak Creek, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents Buffano and Christine Sciacca.
Tommy was a great man and will be missed by all, his many friends and family members say.