It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Michael Sabata on Monday, August 4, 2025, devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Gary, his best friend Bell (dog), daughter Kristin, son Adam, grandson Adam, sisters Andrea (Enrique), Diana (Bruce), previous wife and friend Kathy. Preceded in death by his parents George and Tatjana Sabata and fondly remembered by his brother and sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Tom grew up on a dairy and chicken farm in Richmondville, NY. He worked hard on his family farm and loved being around the animals. He was proud to have served in the US Marine Corps after graduating high school and earned an honorable discharge. Tom was kind, had a great sense of humor and a charismatic personality easily making new friends throughout his life. He developed a love for cars, built many hot rods, won several trophies which then lead to restoring classic cars and opening his current business with his son Adam. He also was a licensed aircraft mechanic and private pilot. Tom enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and going on remote hunting trips for big game in Alaska. He was an avid reader of history and was fascinated searching for artifacts.
In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate any memorials made to Paws of the Pines Rescue or Yates Thagard Baptist Church “Pursuit” Organization in memory of Thomas Sabata.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sammy Frye officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.
