Thomas B. Hunter

OGDENSBURG - Visitation for Thomas B. Hunter, 77, of Ogdensburg, will be held on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg. Graveside services with military honors will be held in the spring at Pine Hill Cemetery. Mr. Hunter passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral Home, Ogdensburg.

Thomas was born on November 19, 1948, in Nyack, NY, the son of the late Leon B. and Aina Hunter. He graduated from Lisbon Central School in 1967 and later enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict, serving as a medic. He was honorably discharged and then entered the Army Reserve, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Thomas received an associate's degree in nursing from SUNY Canton and later earned his bachelor's degree in nursing from SUNY Utica-Rome. On September 6, 1969, he married Alice L. McCarthy at the Methodist Church in Ogdensburg, with the Rev. Kenneth Lord officiating.

He began his career as a Registered Nurse at Claxton-Hepburn Hospital in the Operating Room. He continued his nursing career at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center and later served as Nurse Administrator at Riverview Correctional Facility until his retirement.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Alice Hunter of Ogdensburg; a daughter, Amanda Hunter of Potsdam; a grandson, Cooper Hunter of Potsdam; a brother-in-law, Ronald Zuirlein; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Leon B. and Aina Hunter; a son, Mark J. Hunter, in 2015; a sister, Theresa Zuirlein; and a brother, Paul A. Hunter.

Thomas enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Cooper. He also enjoyed walking his dog, listening to country music, hunting, fishing, painting, and cooking.

Donations in Thomas's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, P.O. Box 594, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.

Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com