Thomas E. Pickard, 77,  a lifelong resident of Baldwinsville, passed away on November 11, 2024. Born in Baldwinsville in 1947 to the late Charles and Hilda Pickard, Tom graduated C.W. Baker High School in 1965 prior to serving in the US Navy. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed the game of golf and cherished traveling to Jamaica with his beloved wife Phyllis. His face would light up being with his grandchildren, finding great joy in making them laugh. Tom dedicated countless hours volunteering at the Military Courtesy Room at Hancock Airport and was previously involved in softball and Pop Warner, sharing his passion for athletics with the youth of his home town.

In addition to his parents, Tom is predeceased by his brother, Charles "Butch" Pickard, and granddaughter, Maya Pickard.

Surviving is his wife, Phyllis; daughter, Karen Pickard; son, Thomas (Karen) Pickard; grandchildren, Ryan and Luke; and brother Richard (Laura) Pickard; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Calling hours will be held from 2-3 PM, Saturday, November 16, at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville. A Funeral Service will follow at 3 PM.

Donations in Tom's memory may be made to the: Zach Helfrich Memorial Fund or the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room