Thomas Alan McGrory

Thomas Alan McGrory, 69, a lifelong resident of Syracuse, New York, passed away on September 23, 2026.

Born October 4, 1956, Tommy spent his life in the community he called home. He was a proud Irishman of Tipperary Hill and a retiree from Crouse Hospital.

A devout Christian, Tommy was a caring, generous, and patient man, devoted to his faith and family. He especially enjoyed being an uncle and leaves behind siblings and many nieces and nephews who will remember his kindheartedness.

Tommy loved animals, nature, and the familiar places of Central New York, including the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Beaver Lake Nature Center, the Erie Canal, Webster Pond, and Clark Reservation State Park. He was also an avid Beatles fan and a devoted Syracuse basketball fan.

Tommy is survived by siblings Ann McCarthy, Mary Barrett, Susan Schimel (Keith), and T.J. McGrory of Syracuse; Patricia Rodriguez (Nelson) of Cayuga; Mark McGrory of New Mexico; Juliana Newton (James Kopcsak) of Tennessee; Jeanie Liber (Clinton) of South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by family, John and Rose (Melnick) McGrory, Thomas Butler, Paul McGrory, and John McGrory.

A memorial service for Tommy will be held October 10 at Clark Reservation State Park at noon.

Tommy was a good man who cared deeply for his family and gave generously of his time to his nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all those whose lives were enriched by knowing him.

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