Thomas Paul Gillette, 82, passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY the son of Paul and Jessie(Reese) Gillette.
Tom was a graduate of Plattsburgh High School and Albany College of Pharmacy. He worked at Baker Pharmacy in Plattsburgh until he received his pharmacy license. He then worked for 32 years at Wyeth- Ayerst Laboratories in Rouses Point, NY before retiring as an associate director of pharmaceutical sciences. Tom was a faithful fan of the NY Yankees and the NY Giants and loved watching sports.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Cora (Grenier) Gillette; his daughter Sarah Mavretish (Thomas) of Camillus, NY; his son Matthew Gillette (Bernette) of Hemlock, NY; his grandchildren, Ryan and Brendan Mavretish, Audrey and Cora Gillette; his sister Lucille Gillette of Plattsburgh, NY, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Ann’s Community in Irondequoit, NY for their wonderful care and support for the past 10 months. Donations can be made in Tom’s memory to the St. Ann’s Foundation, 1500 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621 or Rock Steady Boxing at Safe at Home, 410 Phoenix Mills Plaza, Victor, NY 14564.
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