SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas Burleigh McDonald passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 22, 2015.
Born on May 22, 1963 in Utica, NY, he was the son of Mary and the late Michael McDonald. He attended Siena College and earned a Master’s degree in Education at SUNY Plattsburgh. In 1993 Tom married Linda Sturges and they moved to Saratoga Springs where they raised their two beautiful children, Julia and Michael. He was a devoted husband and father, an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed summers on Lake George.
In addition to his mother, wife and children, Tom is survived by two brothers, Michael and Stephen and his large extended family. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Relatives and friends gathered in his name on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Ave. in Ballston Spa, by the Rev. Rick Lesser.
Burial was private.
In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up for his children and donations may be sent to McDonald Memorial Fund, 3016 Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
