Thomas F. "Tom" Hansen, Sr.

Mr. Thomas F. “Tom” Hansen, Sr., age 52, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Manhattan, NY on April 24, 1962, Thomas was the son of Peter W. and Rita Hansen and the late Margaret (Flavan) Hansen. He was raised and educated in Staten Island. On October 24, 1997 Tom met Tatiana Kallaur and on November 20, 1998 they were married and began their 15 year journey of life together. For many years, Tom held a position with the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center as a Painter Contractor until he injured himself in a snowmobile accident. Tom was strong at work and strong of will. He was eager to please and ready to entertain with his comic wit. He was everyone’s best friend. Tom fought through his paralyzation striving to maintain a normal life. He continued to carry on his day-to-day activities as much as he could. Adventurous and competitive from his teenage years, he enjoyed motocross racing, hiking, and snowmobiling. He was also fond of salmon fishing in the Salmon River in Pulaski. He was a parishioner of St. John of Kronstadt Church. Tom is survived by his wife, Tatiana; his children, Thomas F. Hansen, Jr., Victoria Hansen, and Nicholas Hansen; and his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Gregory Johnson of Pennsylvania and their family, Kenny, and Jenny Johnson. His extended family includes his nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Leonard and Barbara Kallaur, Galina Iassinsky, Archdean Eugene Kallaur, and Alexander Kallaur. He will also be missed by his canine companions and best friends, Sasha and Ricky; and his parrot, Smokey. He was predeceased by his cousin, Edna Fitzpatrick. The family extends gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center Intensive Care Unit and the Mohawk Valley Rehabilitation Center for all the care and attention rendered to Tom during his stays. The family will receive visitors at 5:00 on Friday evening at St. John of Kronstadt Russian Orthodox Church, 1009 Conkling Ave., Utica, followed by the Pannykhida Service. Thomas’ funeral service will commence on Saturday morning, at 10:00 at the church. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity Monastery Cemetery in Jordanville. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Thomas F. "Tom" Hansen, Sr.

April 24, 1962 - October 2, 2014