Obituary of Thomas P Powers

Thomas Powers, 27, of Kellogg Street, Clinton beloved son of Robin Jones and husband William of Rome, Kevin Powers and wife Jill of Troy entered into eternal rest Sunday night, October 19, 2014 in a fatal car accident. He was born June 30, 1987 on the Griffiss Air Force Base. He attended Clinton Central School where he played football and track. He worked as a sous chef at the Colgate Inn and promoted to executive chef at the Hamilton Inn in Hamilton, NY, where he just released his own menu. To add to his culinary resume he was a profound chef at the Yahnundasis, and A Moveable Feast. Through his employments Tom found his calling as a master chef and was at peace in the kitchen. Tom enjoyed his family, friends, golf, boating, and most importantly having a good time. A big thank you, love and support to his roommate, Tim Algustowski, Donnie Catalano, and many wonderful friends. Tom was an adventurous man whose special qualities earned and nurtured many friendships. He knew how to light up a room. He was a kind hearted man and would do anything for anyone. Tom Powers is survived by his beloved family, including his mother Robin and husband Bill, his father Kevin and wife Jill; a sister Ashley (Doug Piersma) Powers; brothers Benjamin Powers, William and Derrick Jones; special nieces and nephews, Kaydance, Landon and Addyson Piersma. He is also survived by his loving aunts and uncles, Janine (Brian) Thompson, Rachel (James) Harter and Diane Powers and many cousins. He is predeceased by his grandparents Frank and Sharon Jaquish and Thomas and Vivian Powers. Tom's family will receive relatives and friends Friday, October 24, 2014 from 4-7pm at Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Service, Inc, 35 College St., Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10am at St. Peter's Church in Rome. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Herkimer. Please consider donations in memory of Tom Powers to Dollars for Scholars, 75 Chenango Ave., Clinton, NY 13323, for a scholarship for students pursuing an education in culinary arts.