Obituary of Thomas R. Park

Thomas R. Park, 61, of South Onondaga passed away Saturday, October 3rd at the Cleveland Clinic after a long battle of lung disease, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the son of the late Charlotte and Russel Park. Tom was employed by the Syracuse City School District for 34 years. He was also a long time musician in the Syracuse area. He was predeceased by his older brother James C. Park. Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, the former Kristine Killoran; children Nathan (Nikki) Park, Nicole (John) Knickerbocker, Kiersten (Mark) Ochsner and Joel Park; five grandchildren; siblings Connie (Dana) Chapman, Cindy Blum, and twin sister LeaAnn Tilden; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial calling hours will be from 4 to 6pm Thursday, October 8, 2020, with a private family service to follow, both held in the Columbian Presbyterian Church, SW corner of Route 20 & 11, LaFayette, NY. For safety, masks are required, social distancing and occupancy limits will be observed. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Pleasant Valley Preserve-Central New York Land Trust https://cnylandtrust.org/preserve/pleasant-valley-preserve/