Thomas F. Hyland

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas F. Hyland passed away on October 29, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital due to a brief relapse of lymphoma. He was 74. Tom was born on May 23, 1942 in Hoosick Falls, the son of the late Thomas W. and Rita (Fordham) Hyland. He graduated valedictorian of his class from St. Mary’s Academy, Hoosick Falls in 1960. Tom graduated from Siena College with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 1964. The majority of Tom’s professional career was spent working for the personnel department of the New York State Education Department where he achieved the title of Assistant Director. Tom loved to travel and had taken several trips with Sheila, his loving wife of 47 years. The two of them traveled with the McKrells to Europe and visited Ireland numerous times, as well as Italy, Germany and Scotland. They also went on many cruises together where the various ports of call included St. Thomas, St. Croix, San Juan, Vancouver and Ketchikan. Tom was also a very active member with the Racing City Chorus barbershop group and loved to sing at their various competitions and special events in the Saratoga area. Tom’s greatest enjoyment came from spending holidays and vacations with his family, especially at Rye Beach, NH and St. Pete Beach, FL. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his twin brother Father Terrance W. Hyland, OSA. Tom is survived by his wife Sheila, his son Kevin (Megan) Hyland of Shrewsbury, MA., his daughter Maura (John) Castle of Niskayuna, his two sisters, Noreen (Robert) Haynes of Hoosick Falls and Ann Marie (Philip) Bradley of Albany; four wonderful grandchildren, Alison, Jack, Amanda and Noah, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Friends and relatives gathered to pay their respects on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Saratoga Hospital for their excellent care and compassion. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name may be made to the Racing City Chorus, P.O. Box 713, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.