Obituary of Thomas C. Viglione

Thomas C. Viglione, age 89, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Thomas was born November 16, 1935, the son of Torquato (Tom) and Margaret Spicer Viglione. Tom graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1953 and then attended the University of Rochester in Rochester NY. He served as an ARMY reservist, worked as an ACE/Surveyor, and employed by and retired from the NYSDOT. He was a lifetime member of the Redmen Club and lifelong resident of Watkins Glen, NY.

Tom was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Beverly, in 2024.

He is survived by his son, Thomas C. Viglione of Kansas City MO; daughters, Elizabeth Fraboni of Hector NY and Margaret Kuznets (Douglas Gerow) of Spruce MI; grandchildren, Ashley Viglione of Syracuse NY, Mark Fraboni (Tristine Mace) of St. Petersburg FL, Sarah Kuznets of Cape Coral FL, and Tommy Viglione of Kansas City, MO; daughter-in-law, Chanh Viglione of NC and son-in-law, Alex Kuznets of NJ; brother, John Viglione of Tustin CA; sisters, Marion Viglione of Gloversville, NY, and Margaret Flint of Cornwall on Hudson NY.

In addition to his parents and wife, Tom was predeceased by his son John Viglione, sister-in-law Marcia Viglione, son-in-law Anthony J. Fraboni, brother-in-law Charles Flint, and granddaughter Samantha Viglione.

A graveside memorial service will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Schuyler County Historical Society, 108 N. Catharine St., Montour Falls, NY or Schuyler-Yates Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 45, Watkins Glen, NY 14891.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Vedder-Scott & Zinger Funeral Home, Montour Falls, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence, please visit www.vedderscottzinger.com