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Thomas Shumsky is Remembered - Lance Wheeler

Thomas J. Shumsky (1959 – 2022) LIVINGSTON—Thomas Jay Shumsky of Livingston passed away peacefully January 7, 2022 at the young age of 62. He was born November 25, 1959 in Hudson to Shirley I. (Dallas) Shumsky and the late Stephen S. Shumsky. “Tom” is survived by: his mother, Shirley; partner, Terry Rivenburgh; daughter, Stephanie (Stewart) Shumsky-Hunt; son, Jeffrey (Shannon) Shumsky; grandchildren, Emily and Owen Shumsky and Zachary Hunt; brother, Timothy (Jennifer) Shumsky; friend and ex-wife, Janet Shumsky; along with several nieces and nephews. To some people, he was known as “Shumper” or “Happy” or just “Tommy,” it depends where and how you knew him, but his favorite nickname was “Papa” when his grandkids called out to him. When he stretched out his arms and called out, “come to Papa!” the kids came running. He knew he was in trouble when he was called, “Thomas Jay.” He graduated from Hudson High School in 1978 where he played football, ran track and was on the swim team (holding a high school swim record for many years.) After high school, he attended Hudson Valley Community College and made a 35-year career driving cement truck for F.H. Stickles and Sons. He often commented that he drove more miles backing up than most people drove forward. For 44 years, he served his community as a brave and dedicated volunteer firefighter, beginning in 1978 when he and a group of friends joined the Stottville Fire Company #2. He had worked his way from lieutenant up to captain until he moved to Livingston in 1984 and joined Livingston Pumper Company #1. There, he worked his way from lieutenant and captain, up to second assistant fire chief, and later became a fire commissioner. In 2000, he joined the Greenport Fire Department—Becraft Pumper Company #2 where his tour of duty ends. He worked his way up the ranks again to hold the position of second assistant fire chief. He was proud to represent all the positions he held in the fire service and gave 100% to each one. Mr. Shumsky was also involved with many other organizations. They include: Southern Columbia County Ambulance Squad (SCCAS), Bridgemen Drumline and Color Guard, Columbia County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, and as town councilman for the Town of Livingston. He liked to be busy! One of his favorite things was marching in a parade, whether carrying a drum or in the line of march, he didn’t care as long as he was in the parade (and not watching it). He had a knack for making the fire truck shine for the parade, there was never enough wax for the truck or Armour-All for the tires. He liked things neat, straight and orderly. He thought there was nothing better than the sound of a Federal Q siren to get the blood pumping. Besides his sense of humor, one thing his family will sorely miss is his Cheshire cat smile. He just had a grin that went from ear to ear and they just knew he was up to something. That smile and the sparkle in his eye meant trouble, or a whole lot of fun, or maybe a little of both. If he was in it, he was in it to win it. He put his all into everything no matter what he was planning or doing. He could be working a concrete job or planning out a fire drill; “if he was gonna do it, it was gonna be done good, and right.” He was the guy who made everything look like it was easy. Though his heart was huge for his family and community, it was not strong enough to keep him here on this earth. “What a fight, we thought we had more time. May Tom rest in peace at home in the presence our Lord. You are so loved and so missed already.” Visitation at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green Street, Hudson will be held Friday, January 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. A procession will form at the funeral home, Saturday, January 15 between 9:45 and 10 a.m. and proceed to Livingston Cemetery for funeral services. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory are encouraged to be made to Becraft Fire Co. #2, 257 County Route 14, Hudson 12534