Penfield: Friday, December 5, 2025, age 89. He leaves his wife, Geraldine; children, Steven (Paula) Sippel and Lisa Fairchild; grandchildren, Thomas Sippel, Caitlin (Kenneth) Koonz, Jennifer Fairchild, Joe (Abbey) Giglio; sisters, Beatrice Schmitt, Rose Marie (Ron) Wiater, Cathleen Sippel, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings, Robert Sippel, Ronald Sippel, Joan (Edward) Kohl, Betty (Richard) Ryan, and Leo Schmitt.

Tom was a life-long resident of Penfield, NY. He served in the Army Reserves from 1958 – 1960. Tom was a 60 year member of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 46. He also was very active in their 4 & 6 Social Club. Tom had a passion for designing, building, and fabricating things. He was always working on a new project or helping family and friends with their projects. In his younger years, Tom enjoyed camping, motorcycles, and boating. In his later years, he was passionate about fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster. Interment at Holy Trinity Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Webster Comfort Care Home, 700 Holt Rd., Webster, NY 14580, or Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster, NY 14580.  Willard H. Scott Funeral Home