Thomas Vanburen

Thomas L. VanBuren, 80, of Valatie passed away on August 11, 2015 peacefully at home after a brief illness with close friends and family by his side. Born in East Greenbush to the late Melvin and Margaret VanBuren Tom was a retired farmer. He is survived by his loving wife Sonja VanBuren, son, Thomas (Julie) Vanburen Jr., daughter Michele (James Smythe) VanBuren, sister, Dolores LeMorta, grandchildren, Harrison, Grant, Cade and Brody VanBuren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. VanBuren was predeceased by his brothers Melvin and Louis VanBuren. Memorial Service from the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home 11 Elm St. Nassau on Friday, August 14 at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to call prior to the service from 9:00am to 11:00am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations in Tom's memory may be made to the North Chatham Fire Dept. P.O. Box 132 North Chatham, NY 12132 or to The Community Hospice 295 Valley View Blvd. Rensselaer NY 12144. Online condolences may be offered at Mooneyfuneralhome.com