Thomas W. Green

Ballston Spa  -- Thomas W. Green, 79, of Grove Street, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, at home, surrounded by his family.
Born Nov. 11, 1929 in Leesburg, Va., he moved here in 1943.
Tom worked at Saratoga Race Course and owned a Studebaker dealership in Saratoga Springs. He later worked construction for DA Collins for many years, retiring in 1985.
He enjoyed bowling, playing cards, camping and taking rides around the area. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara J. Green, and two brothers.
He is survived by his children, Pamela Schrade (Robert) of Ballston Spa, Thomas Green (Andrea) of Saratoga Springs, and Jeff Green of Saratoga Springs; stepchildren John Stephens of Ballston Spa and Sandra Gratton (Frank) of Saratoga Springs; five grandchildren, Marie, Michael and Kathleen Gratton, Samantha Stephens and Danielle Schrade; three great-grandchildren, Erica Mulvaney and Michael and Nicholas Gratton; two great-great-grandchildren, Brooke Mulvaney and Andrew Theriault; and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at St. Mary's Cemetery, Church Avenue in Ballston Spa.
There were no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff on D-1 of Saratoga Hospital, and Danielle for the loving care she gave her grandfather at home.