Thomas J. Dvorscak

Thomas (Tom) J. Dvorscak of Voorheesville, NY passed away Thursday morning, May 28, 2026, at age 65. He leaves behind a life of bike rides, crossword puzzles, travel, and love. He passed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York after a courageous fight against sarcoma.

Tom was born May 2, 1961 to Andrew and Mary Katherine Dvorscak, who welcomed him as their seventh and final child, forever the baby of the family. Tom attended Guilderland High School, received a B.S. from Syracuse University and a Master’s in Counseling from The College of St. Rose. Tom was a beloved high school counselor who worked most of his career at Guilderland High School.

Tom had many things he loved, but none more than his family. He was our thoughtful, kind, funny, and level-headed rock. Tom is survived by his wife, Tami, his soulmate, with whom he celebrated 38 years of marriage. He is also survived by his three children Alexander (Emily) Dvorscak, Michael (Stella) Dvorscak, Katelyn Dvorscak; grandchildren Henry, Margaret, Mariposa, Mary Elizabeth, Thomas; sisters Maryellen (John) Evertson, Suzanne Edmunds; brothers Andrew (Ruth) Dvorscak, Steven (Mark) Dvorscak, Bill (Marian) Dvorscak, Mark (Nancy) Dvorscak; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. He is preceded in death by his parents who he is now reunited with in peace.

It’s very rare to be liked by everyone you’ve ever met, and even rarer to be loved by most of them, but that was Tom. From stopping at a Stewarts, a Hannaford, or often places far from home, there was one constant for Tom’s family: “Oh I know your Father, brother, or husband.” Why? Because no matter who or when he met someone, he always left a positive impact.

As a Dad, Tom was the best. Whether coaching his children in soccer, bringing them on Indian Guide adventures, teaching them how to sand floors and paint walls, or always offering excellent advice, Tom was a constant in their lives. His children promise to always “measure twice & cut once.”

Far from the typical “Dad joke,” there became what is known as the “Tom joke.” Always quick with a pun, a funny movie or tv reference, or just a plain laugh out loud joke, he brought lighthearted laughter with him everywhere he went and eye rolls from his wife.

Family, friends, and all who loved Tom are invited to visit with Tom’s family at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar on Thursday, June 4, from 3-7 PM as well as attend a funeral mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, Delmar, Friday, June 5, at 10 AM.

Memorial donations can be made in Tom’s name to the Sarcoma Foundation of America to fund research that will benefit all sarcoma patients.