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Obituary: Thomas "Tom" Raymond Bodden, 73,
Scotia
Published: November 02, 2026
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Thomas
"Tom" Raymond Bodden
 Scotia- Thomas Raymond Bodden, 73, of
Scotia, NY, passed away after a brief illness on October 21, 2026, with his
loving wife and sons by his side.
Tom dedicated his
life to his family—there was nothing more important to him. He was the
consummate family man, raising two sons and demonstrating what it meant to
be a devoted husband, father, friend, and community member by leading
through example. In their early days, he coached both boys in Scotia Little
League and other youth sports, and he never missed a high school or college
game, traveling thousands of miles to watch his boys and their buddies
compete.
Known
affectionately as "Pops," his grandchildren were his greatest
joy. Tom was a fixture at all of their games and
events, attending every concert, play, holiday festivity, and more.
"GMA and Pops" truly were everywhere.
Tom attended SUNY
Oneonta for his undergraduate degree, which is where he met the love of his
life and made many lasting memories and lifelong friendships- especially
among his Sigma Tau brothers and Chris’s Pi Chi
sisters.
A local
government expert with a Master’s Degree in Public
Administration from Syracuse University, Tom proudly served the
local governments of New York State throughout his career. His dedication
left a lasting mark through his roles with the Tug Hill Commission, the NYS
Assembly Committee on State and Local Relations, and the NYS Association of
Towns.
Tom is survived
by his wife of 54 years, Chris; his sons, Joe (Kristin) and A.J. (Deirdre);
his four cherished grandchildren: Jessica, Jackson, Callahan, and Preston
and his siblings, Margie, Danny and Faith. Additionally, Tom leaves
behind a vast and loving extended family who will miss him dearly.
Calling hours
will be held on Friday, November 20th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The
Glenville Funeral Home, located at 9 Glenridge Rd., Glenville, NY.
A tribute service
to honor Tom will be held on Saturday, November 21st, at 2:30 PM at the
Glenville funeral home.
Following the
service, a celebration of his life will be held at the Wolf Hollow Brewing
Company Village Taproom, located at 154 Sacandaga Rd., Scotia, NY, from
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Donations can be
made to The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region For the Benefit of: The Tom Bodden Memorial Fund 2 Tower
Place, Albany, NY 12203.
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