LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr.,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. of Sidney, New York, died on Wednes-
day, May 2, 2012, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, One of four sons of Vincenzo (James) and Rosa (La Greca)
Mirabito, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. was born on January 17, 1919, in
Norwich, New York; and
WHEREAS, A 1938 graduate of Norwich High School, Thomas J. Mirabito,
Sr. was a member of the 1937 Norwich High School Football Team that was
undefeated, untied and unscored upon; he was also an avid tennis player
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. attended Alfred Agricultural and
Technical College from 1939-1940; and
WHEREAS, In 1940, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. moved to Sidney and on
September 5, 1942, he married Concetta Mirabito; together, they shared
nearly 70 years of love and happiness, and were blessed with five chil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. distinguished himself in his profes-
sion and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. dedicated most of his life to the
family business, acting as president of James Mirabito & Sons from
1942-1984; and
WHEREAS, He was also the President of the Sidney Oil Company from
1960-1984, President of F&S Fuel Supply of Greene from 1968-1984 and a
Director of the Empire State Petroleum Association in 1980; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr.'s commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, With his brother, Soddy, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. was the Vice
President of Golden Valley Sports Camp; and
WHEREAS, He was a member of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, serving as
a Director for several years, and as President of the Chamber from
1949-1950; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. also served as the first President of
the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce in 1962 and was selected as the
Citizen of the Year by the Delaware County Chamber in 1981; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Thomas J.
Mirabito, Sr. served as a Sidney Village Trustee from 1948-1953, and
then as the Mayor of the Village of Sidney from 1953-1961 and again from
1967-1971; and
WHEREAS, He also served as President of both the Sidney Industrial
Improvement Corporation and the Sidney Development Corporation, and was
Chairman of the Sidney Industrial Development Agency from 1978-1984; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. was also one of the four original
members of the Route 7 Association that later became Interstate 88 and
was a member of the board and First Chairman of the Sidney Area Hospital
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. was a member of the State
University College of Oneonta Council from 1963-1975, a Director and
Vice President of Tri-County Motor Club in 1967, Commissioner of Claims
for the N.Y. City Board of Water Supply in 1968, Director of Oneonta

Y.M.C.A. from 1978-1983, was a Trustee at Pathfinder Village from 1983-
1990 and was Finance Chairman of the Tri-County Valley Coalition in
1990; and
WHEREAS, He was a Director of First National Bank of Sidney in 1968,
then became a Director of NBT of Norwich when it bought the First
National Bank of Sidney in 1979, serving until 1991; and
WHEREAS, Most recently, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. was an Honorary Direc-
tor of NBT Bancorp; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the many boards he served on, Thomas J. Mira-
bito, Sr. gave his time to numerous local civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, He joined the Rotary Club of Sidney in October 1945 and deep-
ly believed in the motto, "Service Above Self'; he was President of the
Club from 1965-1966, received the distinction as a Paul Harris Fellow in
1977, and was a District Governor for Rotary District 717 from
1984-1985; and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. was also the President of the Dela-
ware County Cancer Society from 1975-1976 and was a Founding Father of
the United Way of Sidney; and
WHEREAS, He was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and
the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4937 in Sidney, where he served as a
Parish Council Trustee; and
WHEREAS, Among his highest accolades were being the recipient of the
Sidney Man Of The Years Award in 1984, and being honored as the Torch-
bearer for the 1996 Olympic Games; and
WHEREAS, In his 93 years, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. accomplished much,
and was loved and respected by many; he will be truly missed by his
family and by his community; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his son, James Mirabito, and three brothers,
Angelo, Anthony and Rosario, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. is survived by his
loving wife, Concetta Mirabito; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemarie and
Arthur Weed; three sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas, Jr. and Sharon
Mirabito, John and Cheryl Mirabito, Joseph P. and Rosemary Mirabito; 10
granddaughters, 4 grandsons, 6 great-grandsons, 7 great-granddaughters;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr. leaves behind a legacy which will
long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr., distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Thomas J. Mirabito, Sr.