Hoosick Falls – The Honorable Thomas G. Restino, 86, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at his residence on Willow Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, surrounded by his loving family. He had resided there with his wife of sixty-two years, Helen (Sluzas) Restino.
Born on September 10, 1927, in Hoosick Falls, Tom was the son of the late Angelo and Anna Rose (Malillo) Restino. He was educated at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict, and he worked at Oak Mitsui in Hoosick Falls as a welder.
Tom’s passion was politics. He began his career as Trustee for the Village of Hoosick Falls and followed as Justice of the Peace for the Town of Hoosick. He served three terms as a Rensselaer County Legislator and finalized his political career as Town of Hoosick Supervisor. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 40, where he had served as Commander, Adjutant and Chaplain. He also was the Past President of the St. Mary’s Academy Alumni.
Survivors, other than his wife Helen, include their children, Michele Restino and Christine Flynn Saulnier of Brimfield, MA , Gregory Restino Sr. and wife Kathy of Hoosick Falls, the Honorable Thomas G. Restino Jr. and wife Margaret of Hoosick Falls and Kathryn Mayer and husband Jeff of Fairfield, CT, his sisters, Margaret Hoffman and Sophie Ravena, both of Hoosick Falls, and Angie Fulginiti and husband Tony of Melrose, MA. Tom is also survived by grandchildren, Toni Monigan, Greg Restino Jr. and wife Amina, Kathleen Restino, Anna, Jake and Drew Restino and Lucas and Rosey Mayer, and a great-grandchild, Liam Monigan. He is pre-deceased by sisters, Sadie Starsiak, Augusta Vitro and Nonette (Dorothy) Williams, a brother-in-law, Francis Vitro, and a sister-in-law, Mary LaPorte.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Tuesday, November 26, at 10 am from the Immaculate Conception Church on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. Burial followed the Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hoosick Falls.
Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday from 4 to 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either St. Mary’s Academy or the Karen McGovern Memorial Fund through the funeral home.
Tom’s family would like to express a note of gratitude to his special caregivers, Carol Hanselman and Gretchen Yonconish, as well as his many special friends who supported him.