Ticonderoga, NY Thomas E. Rose, formerly of Mechanicville, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Ellis Hospital. He was 68. Born on July 16, 1943 in Mechanicville, he was the son of the late Edward and Eileen Lasher Rose. Tom loved the outdoors, adventuring, fishing and hunting in the Adirondacks and Catskill Mountains and had a love for animals, especially his pugs. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Norman E. Rose and was of the Episcopal faith. Survivors include his brother, Robert Rose of Lake Luzerne, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may call from 12noon to1pm Friday, March 23, 2012 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 584-5373. Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Friday at the funeral home and graveside committal services will follow at the family plot in Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville. Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of ones choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.