Thomas H.F. Buttling

December 19, 1932 - July 20, 2019

Albany-Thomas H. F. Buttling 86, of Albany, New York entered eternal life on July 20, 2019 surrounded by his family. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 19, 1932 to loving parents, William J. and Mae G. Buttling. He graduated from Lehigh University and worked as a civil engineer for The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. Tom is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Buttling, and their two children, Barbara (John) Fitzgerald of Albany and Daniel (Christine) Buttling of Norwalk, CT. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren; Matthew (Elizabeth) Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald (Paige Fletcher), Bridget Fitzgerald, Shannon Buttling, and Lauren Buttling. The family will receive visitors at St. Pius X Church 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville on Wednesday, July 31st from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00am. The Rite of Committal will be held in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept.142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. To leave a special message for the family or view other helpful services please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com.