Thomas Edward Renda

December 25, 1959 - February 22, 2017

Thomas Edward Renda, 57, of Gloversville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Mountain Valley Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Christmas Day, 1959 to the late Salvatore and Mary (Viola) Renda, who survives. He was a graduate of Gloversville High School and was employed by the city of Gloversville for a number of years. Tom was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially with his son, Christopher. When not at camp or at Sargent Pond, Tom could be found trying his luck at the casino or shooting pool with friends. Tom will be remembered for his kindness, smile and always having a good time. Tom is survived by his mother, Mary Renda; his children, Nicole (Austin) Weakfall, Ashley (Kevin Zimbal) Renda, and Christopher Renda; his grandsons, Aydin and Avery Weakfall; his sisters, Teresa (Paul Schrader) Jaquay and Linda (Rick) Mendetta. Other survivors include his goddaughter, Elizabeth Mendetta; dear friend, Carole Ovitt; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main Street, Gloversville. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 25, at noon at the funeral home. Cremation will take place at Leatherstocking Crematory, Cherry Valley, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078.