Thomas G. Arnold

He was predeceased by his parents, Catherine and Richard Arnold and his beloved wife, Karen Graczyk Arnold.

Tom is survived by his children, Meredith (Dean) Clason, Jennifer (John) Brest, Carolyn Arnold, and step-children, Heidi Heiberg (Kris), Thomas Jensen, Heather Yamonaco (Marvin, Jr.), and Shawn Jensen (Jessica), and his siblings, Mary-Jo (Brian Mulhern) Platt, Robert (Kris Riemer) Arnold, Kathy-Jo Dinsmore, and Judy Lee Picardo.

Tom is survived also by his grandchildren, Sophia Clason, Emma Clason, Jessica Brest, Julia Brest, and step-grandchildren, Cameron Perez, Maddison Perez, Lauryn Perez, Michael Almekinder, Jamie Jensen, Jeremy Jensen, Daelen Heiberg, Connor Heiberg, Kylee Heiberg, step-great granddaughter Arianna Almekinder, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Tom loved music, especially the Beatles, and was learning to play the ukulele at the time of his passing. He loved road trips and bicycling and was an active supporter of the runners and walkers in the family. Tom had a weird and wonderful sense of humor and was a gifted amateur photographer. He had a crazy sweet tooth and never met an apple pie he didn’t like. His least favorite color was green, especially if it referred to a vegetable.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to all of Tom’s doctors and nurses at Moffitt Cancer Center, to the support groups at Tidewell Hospice, and especially to his Colony Cove family, who loved him and took exceptional care of him from the moment he joined their community.

In spite of the advances in modern medicine, and strong support from the many people who loved him, his love for Karen and desire to be with her was stronger. Ultimately, Tom died of the uncurable ache of a broken heart. May he rest in paradise with Karen and our other angels.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tom’s name: https://moffitt.org/give/ways-to-give/

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his life from 4-6PM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Funeral Home of Alvah Halloran & Son, 2125 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.alvahhalloranandson.com for the Arnold family.