Obituary of Thomas Gagie

Thomas (Jim) Gagie, North Chili, NY (formerly of Hilton, NY) - survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joyce; his children, Kim Marie Gagie, James Patrick Gagie (Kimberly), Karen Joyce Gagie, and special daughter Aline Nguyen; his dear sister, Joanne O’Reilly, many loving nieces and nephews, special friends, and special companion, Bella the cat. He is also survived by grandsons, Grant Gagie and Adam Gagie.

Jim is predeceased by his parents, Thomas A. and Geraldine Gagie, brother John D. Gagie, and his “Aunt Marge” Adams.

Jim served in the US Army from 1957-1959 and was stationed in Germany where he and Joyce started their family. Jim retired from a 34-year career at Eastman Kodak Company in the Emulsion Coating Department. Following his retirement, he served as a school bus driver for 11 years. He enjoyed taking students back and forth to school and thoroughly enjoyed talking with and getting to know the students. After leaving his job as a bus driver, Jim and Joyce, moved to North Chili to enjoy more of their golden years. They met many new and wonderful friends at their new home in North Chili. Jim was a true gentleman with an open heart who loved his family and was kind to everyone he met. He would go out of his way to lend a hand and share his knowledge. Jim and Joyce wintered many years in Florida where they enjoyed making many new and fun-filled friends. Jim was an avid baseball fan with a true loyalty to the Red Sox. He enjoyed watching games and could talk at length about baseball history and its players.

Jim's Memorial Service with Military Honors will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hilton.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 158 East Avenue, Hilton NY 14468.