Phillip S. Thomson

Phillip Scott Thomson, age 71, of Ogdensburg NY, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side. He has been battling multiple illnesses for some time now.

Phil was born in Syracuse NY on November 5th, 1952 to parents Durwood (Dusty) & Shirley Thomson. He attended Henninger High School and was an avid baseball player in his youth. Phil also attended the nursing program at Central Tech. in Syracuse NY. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1970, stationed to the USS Canisteo. He continued to serve his country proudly until his honorable discharge in 1972. Phil then proceeded to jump on a Harley Davidson and never looked back! He was first and foremost, above all, a biker. Anyone that really knew him could attest to that! Phil loved to ride, motorcycles were his passion! And he loved the comradery and “gypsy lifestyle” that comes along with it. He always told anyone who'd listen, “Rode my harley in 32 states”. Over the years, besides NY, he lived in Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas. and Michigan. Phil met his wife Kim in 2006 and continued the ride. They were married in Tombstone Arizona, April 1st, 2017. Phil also found joy in his work, he loved to help people in need. He worked most of his life as a Mental Health Tech. And he was a darn good one too! He also taught a Crisis Intervention class at Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg NY, where he retired from in 2012. Phil always said what a full life he lived.

Phil is predeceased by his parents, and younger sister Penny Hermann of New Port Richey, FL.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Thomson of Ogdensburg; his stepdaughter, Jennifer Pilotti & her family, of Liverpool NY; a niece, Saleena Heffner & her family, of Camp Lejeune NC; and a large family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Condolences and fond memories can be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com or in person at the Thomson home in Ogdensburg. There will be no public services.

Family asks for donations to be made to ‘Tunnel to Towers Foundation’ (T2T.org) in his name.