., of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2010 at home. He was 43 years old.
Born on October 30, 1966 in Warwick, he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of Thomas Edward Hand, Sr. and Gail Ashley.
Mr. Hand was a Maintenance Worker with the Warwick Valley School system. He was a Fireman for 24 years and ex-Captain of Engine #3, Warwick.
He is survived by his mother, Gail Ashley of Auburndale, FL; his father, Thomas Hand of California; sons: Justin Hand, Mathew Hand, Thomas Hand, and a daughter, Sara Hand; his sisters: Tammy Peseski of Honesdale, PA and Dawn Ashley of Kissimmee, FL; a brother, Joseph Ashley, of Warwick.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, from 6:00-9:00 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Thursday at the funeral home, followed by interment in Warwick Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be sent to Education Fund for Mathew, Thomas and Sara Hand, c/o Ann Hand, 34 Buttermilk Falls Road, Warwick, NY 10990.