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Thomas E. Metzler, Sr., 86, of the Town of Niagara, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Greene) Metzler; and the cherished husband of Joanne (Laraba) Metzler, who he married in 1958 at Mt. Carmel Church.
Tom was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and attended Niagara University. He served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1963.
Tom worked for many years at his family’s automotive shop, Metzler Motors as a mechanic, and later retired from Muck Motors. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Above all, Mr. Metzler loved spending time with his grandchildren, and especially enjoyed attending their sporting events, dance recitals and school functions.
In addition to his wife of 64 years, Mr. Metzler is survived by two children, Mary Alice (William) Kowalski and Thomas (Ann) Metzler, Jr; and was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Metzler. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Stephanie (Kyle) Nethaway, Laura Kowalski, Robert Metzler, Ryan Metzler and Grace Metzler; his sister, Linda (Martin) Herman, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Patricia Davis, Charles Metzler, Richard Metzler, Nancy Jablonka and Susan Metzler.
Visitation will be on Sunday, October 23 from 2 – 6 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin Monday at 9:00 AM, followed by Thomas’ Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Peter’s Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Thomas married LARABA, Joanne in 1958 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Joanne (daughter of LARABA, Ernest and MARTIN, Alice) was born about 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 21 Apr 2023 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KOWALSKI, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]