Mr. Thomas "Tom" Older

January 17, 1944 - September 2, 2012

Neal Thomas (Tom) Older, 68, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2012, with his loving wife of 48 years, Natalie, and daughter, Kathy, by his side at Saratoga Hospital. Born January 17, 1944, in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of Enid Older and the late Elliot Older. Tom grew up in Middle Grove, NY, and graduated from Ballston Spa High School. After graduation, Tom joined the Navy and was a "mine man" during the Vietnam War. He met his wife, Natalie, while stationed in Subic Bay. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he joined the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Tom proudly served the SSPD as the Senior Investigator. One of his greatest accomplishments was piloting the first Juvenile Aid Division in NY and served as Director. He retired after serving 30 years. Tom enjoyed many outdoor activities and wrote an outdoors column for the Saratogian. Tom is also survived by his siblings Jim Older, Evamae Jones, Nancy Burke, and Cliff Older. Tom's family would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to his caregivers and staff at Saratoga Hospital ICU. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clements on Thursday September 6, 2012 at 10am. Family and friends may call from 5-8 pm on Wednesday at the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Interment will on Friday at 12:00 am at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Saratoga, NY. Donations may be made in Tom's memory to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation 231 Church St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.