Thomas E. Bendert, 88, of Endicott, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Lena, a sister Theresa and brothers Joseph and Paul. He is survived by his beloved wife Ginny and a brother Edward (Trish) Bendert; sons Thomas (Cathy), Michael (Nico Nitto) and David (MaryBeth) Bendert; daughters Katherine Bendert Mieczkowski, Anne (Junie) Williams and Sue (Kim) Little; grandchildren Jackie (Marc), Jessica (Eric), Katelyn, Mark, Hannah (Sam), Sarah, Josh (Erin), Andrew (Lindsey), Eric and Janelle; great grandchildren George, Benjamin, Brooks, Tommy and Mia. He was a beloved Uncle to his niece and nephews.
He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott and a retired I.B.M. Corp. employee. Tom was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer and bowler, but his greatest enjoyment was time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, January 31st, at 10 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 306 Odell Avenue, Endicott. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to Mercy House of the Southern Tier, 212 North McKinley Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760, https://mercyhousesoutherntier.com// or St. Anthony of Padua Church Food Pantry, 906 Jenkins Street, Endicott, NY 13760.