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Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 5:32 pm


Thomas George Hartwig, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life, unexpectedly, on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at his residence. Born on July 24, 1953 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Eileen (Schul) Hartwig of Niagara Falls, NY and the late George Hartwig.

Mr. Hartwig was raised in Niagara Falls, NY and spent a brief time living in Colorado before moving back to Niagara Falls. Tom, as he was known to family and friends, attended local schools. He graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School as well as Paul Smith College. For many years, Mr. Hartwig was employed as an electrician for Bison Electrical in Amherst, NY. Tom enjoyed attending air shows and concerts at Art Park as well as fishing, hunting and collecting antique decoys. He was a member of the 3F Club in Lewiston, NY.

Mr. Hartwig is survived by two children, Vanessa (John) Lhommedieu of Kent, NY and Justin Thomas Hartwig of Lyndonville, NY; one sister, Peggy Taylor of Lockport, NY; one uncle; three aunts and several cousins. Tom is also survived by his former spouse, Pamela (Collins) Hartwig of Lyndonville, NY.

The family will be present to receive friends on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007) where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23rd at 11:00 AM with Rev. David C. Hoecker officiating.

To leave a personal message for the family, please visit www.ottoredanz.com or www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries.

Family/Spouse: COLLINS, Patricia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LHOMMEDIEU, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]