Thomas A Fresn

Thomas A. Fresn, 79 of Cumberland Head, New York, died peacefully at the home of his daughter on July 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of his death, he was under the care of Hospice of the North Country and was surrounded by his children.
Tom was born on May 25, 1942 in Plattsburgh, New York the son of Gilbert and Marion (Strack) Fresn. He attended Plattsburgh Normal School’s Campus School and later graduated from St. John’s Catholic School in 1961. While a Senior in high school, he volunteered as one of the first members of the newly created Cumberland Head Volunteer Fire Department. He served in the department for over 20 years and at one point held the position of Fire Chief. He enlisted in the US Navy and served from 1962 – 1966. Tom was a Union Pipefitter who worked on many major building sites in the North Country. Upon his retirement in 2002, Tom took to the woods (as we jokingly said) from late April until mid – November yearly. First creating a family camp in Tupper Lake and the last few years building a camp with his son outside of Malone. Tom enjoyed nothing more than looking out over the pond and experiencing the wildlife. The Adirondacks were his cathedral.
Left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife, Kathleen Fresn and their children Susan Fresn; Terriann Fresn (Ken Simpson); Tom Fresn (Jackie Black). He is also survived by his four grandchildren and two great grandchildren: Courtney (Aimee) Harkness, Connor Fresn, Christopher and Kyler Carlo, Stevie and Archer Harkness. In addition, Tom leaves behind two siblings Daul (Armando) Valenzuela and Luther Fresn; an Aunt Mary Kuta, his lifelong friend Clayton Provost as well as several nieces and nephews.
Tom was predeceased by his parents and his sister Ann Marie Usticke.
At his request there will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at Ausable Point State Park on July 24, 2021 at 2:00 for those who wish to join in our celebration. Donations in his name may be made to Hospice of the North Country or the Wounded Warriors Project.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St., Plattsburgh NY (518)
561-3980.Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.