Obituary of Thomas F. Starkey

Starkey, Thomas F., 81 of West Seneca, peacefully passed away at home on January 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Mary Esther (Gehen) Starkey; dear father of Esther (Tony) Molinaro, Teresa (Steven) Mesi, Thomas (Laura) Starkey, James (Janelle) Starkey; loving grandfather of Kylie (Shane), Anthony (Sarah), Matthew, Thomas, Shawn, Alyssa, Jackson, Nathan, Conor and Elise; great-grandfather of Milo; son of the late Thomas and Anna Marie (Hess) Starkey; brother of John (Joan) Starkey, Betty Starkey, and the late James Starkey; brother in law of Peggy (late Russell) Shaw, Thomas (“Dee”) Gehen and the late James (late Eileen) Gehen; also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 4-8:00 pm at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Orchard Park Road in Orchard Park (716) 675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:15 am at Queen of Heaven Church (please assemble at the church). The burial will follow the mass at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Tom was a 1960 graduate of Bishop Timon High School and retired from Heat and Frost Insulators Local Union 4 in 1999. He enjoyed carpentry, had a love of model trains and enjoyed cooking for his family. Tom loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and their many activities. Tom’s family would like to thank Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo for the wonderful care of their father, especially his nurses Taylor and Keri. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com