ALTAMONT – Thomas R. Spohr passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2016, with his family by his side. He was a 50 year resident of Altamont. His immediate survivors are his wife of 54 years, Patricia Spohr (nee Brennan); and his son, Jeremy Spohr; and daughter-in-law, Hiroyo Saito. Tom was an Army veteran, and a graduate of Pine Plains Central High School, Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Albany. He worked for many years at GE Gas Turbine’s purchasing department in Schenectady. He was an outstanding Fast Pitch softball pitcher in the Capital Region and Mid-Hudson Valley. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. followed by a brief service at 4:30 p.m. both to be held at Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. A gathering for family and friends will be held at the Altamont Town Hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Altamont Free Library, P.O. Box 662, Altamont, NY 12009.
