Dateline: Ballston Lake, NY
Thomas A. Rodick, age 75, of Ballston Lake, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 14, 2022 in the comfort of his home. He was born on March 27, 1946 in Ticonderoga, NY and was the son of the late Adam and Patricia (Yakalis) Rodick. Tom graduated Valedictorian from Mineville High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in economics from Syracuse University. He met and married the love of his life, Nancy Wheelock on June 13, 1970. In 1975 they moved to Ballston Lake where they raised their wonderful family. Tom worked for the NYS Department of Labor for 35 years until his retirement in 2004 as Director of Research and Statistics. No matter where he went it was apparent that he was the brightest and most fun man in the room. His easy-going demeanor was complimented by a bit of stubbornness. Tom was a man who could fix anything and everything. Above all, he was devoted to his family and his Catholic faith. He was active in the prison ministry for many years, dedicating his time and sharing his faith. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Ballston Spa.
He was the beloved husband of Nancy Rodick; father of Adam T. (Stephanie) Rodick and their children, Thomas, John, Olivia and Josephine; Monica (Matthew) Prophet and their children, Jacob, MaryClare, Joseph, John Paul, Joshua, Gabriel and Elisabeth; Matthew (Karen) Rodick and their daughter, Samantha; great grandfather of Jacob Adam Prophet; brother of Joan (Tom) Kudlacik, Marty (the late Ron) Newell, Carolyn (Clay) Woodman and Mary (Jim) Cellotti.
All are welcome to attend calling hours on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 9:30 am at St. Mary's Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY. Interment will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenville, NY.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or Birthright, 1490 Saratoga Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.