Thomas N. Mottolese, D.D.S

Loudonville-Thomas N. Mottolese, D.D.S., died peacefully at the Eddy Village Green on September 10, 2015. He was born August 20, 1928 to Nicholas Mottolese and Roccatel Nigro Mottolese, the oldest of three children. Tom was an Alumnus of CBA, Notre Dame, Siena and Georgetown Dental School. He served his country proudly and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Upon his return from Korea he opened his Dental Practice in Albany where he was joined by two of his children years later and it continues today. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Third District Dental Society, he served on the Board of Trustee’s for Siena College and St Peters Hospital, he volunteered his Dental Services for years at the Little Sisters of the Poor. He was a ‘lifetime’ member of the Wolferts Roost CC and loved nothing more than playing golf and continued to play in tournaments through age 85. He also loved wintering in Florida and was never happier than when he was visited by family in his southern home. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Patricia B. Mottolese and by his seven children, Monica P. Mottolese, (James) Jeanne M. Heran, (Charles), Thomas N. Mottolese, Jr.,(Ellen), Patrick Joseph Mottolese, (Phyllis), Kevin Mark Mottolese, Maura C. Mottolese, (Brian) and Emily M. Shenton, (Carl); ten Grandchildren, Laura Slavin Oswald (Eric), Daniel Slavin, Kyle A. Heran, (Karissa), Meghan E. Wilock(Nicholas), Kelly Bartosik, (James), Emily R. Mottolese, Tea R. Mottolese, Shane Morrissey, Conor Morrissey and Elliot G. Shenton and one Great Granddaughter, Amelia Grace Heran. He is survived by his brother Joseph Mottolese (Anna) and many cousins, nieces and nephews and predeceased by his Sister, Mildred Mottolese and his Brother in Law, Brinley Breen. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with Tom’s family Sunday, September 13, 2015 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Funeral services Monday, September 14, 2015 at 8:45 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany thence to St. Pius X Church, Loudonville at 9:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery will immediately follow the Mass. . Those wishing to remember Dr. Mottolese in a special way may send a contribution to the Northeastern Association of the Blind, 301 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12206. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Thomas N. Mottolese, D.D.S

August 20, 1928 - September 10, 2015