Kingston, NY - Thomas Francis Hart passed away on Tuesday (Nov. 4, 2008) at Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Scotia, NY after a long illness. He was 74. Born on July 13, 1934 in Utica, NY, the seventh and last child of Thomas and Agnes (Doyle) Hart. He graduated and was class president of New Hartford (NY) High School in 1952. He studied for two years at Clarkson University before entering the US Army in 1954 and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant in 1959. He married Agnes Doyle in 1961 and spent the next 20 years across upstate New York as superintendent for various construction companies, including T.J. Madden Construction, of Oriskany, NY and Bell Construction of Poland, NY. In 1973, he was instrumental in the construction of the lights for the night athletic program at New Hartford High School. In 1982, he accepted a position in Kingston as the Commissioner of Public Works for Ulster County. He served as President of the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association in 1994, retiring that same year. He enjoyed the final years of his life watching the NY Yankees, anticipating the start of the Saratoga racing season and traveling. He is survived by his life companion, Ruth Tessler of Kingston; sisters Jane Smith (Lewis) of Washington Mills NY, Catherine Dawes of Clinton, NY and Rosemary Benson (Jim) of Clinton, NY and brother Jack Hart (Rosemary) of New Hartford, NY. and was predeceased by siblings, Roy Hart (Alice) and Margaret Gossin (Dave) and was the husband of the late Agnes Doyle Hart. Mr. Hart is also survived by two sons, Thomas Roy Hart (Debbie) of St. Louis, MO and Christopher Doyle Hart (Amy) of Saratoga Springs, NY and six grandchildren, Abigail and Joshua Hart of St. Louis and Mackenzie, Colton, Connor and Brodie Hart, all of Saratoga Springs. At the family's request there will be no calling hours. A graveside service and burial with military honors will be at 2pm Friday (Nov. 7, 2008) at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY. The family wishes heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers at Baptist Retirement Center, Hospice of Schenectady, and Benedictine Hospital, Kingston, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to any of these institutions: Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308, the Baptist Retirement Center, 297 North Ballston Ave., Scotia, NY 12302 or to Benedictine Hospital, 105 Mary's Ave., Kingston, NY 12401. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).