Thomas Z. Alapeck

Thomas Zachary Alapeck, 66, passed away on Sept. 5, 2024 at his home in Port Dickinson, NY. He was born July 5, 1958 in Binghamton, NY. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas L. Alapeck and Verna P. (Lewis) Alapeck. He is also predeceased by his daughter Danielle Carvaggio. He is survived by his girlfriend Sandi Bailey of 18 years, many loving dear cousins, and close friends who he considered his brothers and sisters.

He grew up on St. Cyrils Ave. In Binghamton, NY, a block from where he went to St. Cyrils Catholic School, where he was an altar boy. He would always recall a memory of standing outside, not being able to move, and being pelted by snowballs from the neighboring school. He loved to play basketball, baseball, and football. He graduated from Binghamton North High in 1976. 

He joined the U. S. Navy in March 1979 and was stationed on the U.S.S. Nimitz. He sailed around the world 3 times. He reenlisted for two more years of shore duty and was honorably discharged March 1985.

His love of music brought him great joy. He played guitar most of his life, and recently built his own guitar which he was especially proud to have accomplished. He enjoyed going to many concerts. He also loved to get together with his friends to jam with them.

His many jobs included a paper route as a boy, truck driver for Frito Lay, building houses, installing furnaces, and sheet metal work.

He was loved by those who knew him and will be greatly missed by all.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon Saturday September 21 at the Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home, 483 Chenango St. Binghamton, NY. Military Honors will be conferred at 12:00 noon, followed my a time to share memories. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Guthrie Lourdes Hospice in his memory.

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