Thomas Joseph Flood
Millerton – Thomas J. Flood, 79, a beloved husband, father, brother, brother-in-law and uncle, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.
Born December 9, 1942 in Canaan, CT he was the son of the late Joseph and Millicent (Brinkerhoff) Flood. Tom resided in Millerton, NY his entire life. He attended Webutuck High School and played on the soccer, basketball and baseball teams. He also played on a local softball team for many years and played on a football team in Poughkeepsie, NY. Tom remained interested in sports during his life and was an avid New York Giants and New York Yankees fan.
In 1961, Tom joined the family business, Floods Spraying Service Inc. His father founded the business in 1928. Tom served as president and owner of the business for over 50 years and was known as a good hearted, generous man who treated everyone – family, employees and customers with respect and dignity.
Tom was a communicant of the Catholic Church. He met his wife, Patricia Duncan during their time at Webutuck High School and they were married on November 17, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, NY. Tom and Patricia enjoyed 59 years together and Tom was a devoted husband and father, always finding time for his family and they will miss him so very much. Mrs. Flood survives at home in Millerton.
Tom was a lifelong member of the Millerton Gun Club, serving as president from October 1972 to October 1973. He was also an honorary member of the Rounders of Riga Hunting Camp. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his friends at the American Legion or just relaxing on his back porch, soaking up the sun.
In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by three children, Amy M. DeCesare of Princeton, NJ, Leo M. Flood of Lakeville, CT and Jennifer E. Flood of New York, NY; one brother, Joe Flood and his wife Jean of Hillsdale, NY; two sisters, Gloria Covert of Millerton and Doris Reeves of Florida; two brothers-in-law, Don Duncan and his wife Sharon of Millerton and Jim Duncan and his wife Annette of Ballston Spa, NY and several nieces and nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Tom was also predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Georgeanna Duncan of Millerton.
Calling hours will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10 am to 11:30 am at 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am at the funeral home. Rev. Zora Ficarra-Cheatham will officiate. Burial will follow at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546.
