Thomas E. Odell

QUEENSBURY – Thomas E. Odell, 74, of Petrie Lane, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home following a short illness.

Born January 23, 1951, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Elaine (Dederer) Odell.

Tom graduated from Kingston High School and attended Hartwick College where he was president of his fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi, During the 1990’s he held various positions at Troutbeck, an exclusive 250 acre Executive Retreat, and later worked as a manager at Red Lobster Restaurants in Kingston, Albany, Plattsburgh, and Queensbury.

During the summer, Tom loved spending weeks at a time at the family camp located at the northern end of Long Lake. 

Tom was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth Odell and Elain (Dederer) Odell.

Survivors include his sister, Carolyn Durnin (John) of Grafton, his two nieces, Caitlin and Molly, and his nephew, Jack, all of Charleston, South Carolina; and his great nieces, Ava and Mara also of South Carolina. Tom is also survived by his stepmom, Mary Odell; his dear friend, Jacki Haines and her family; and his dogs, Max and Casey.

Tom’s sister, Carolyn, expressed her sincere gratitude to LeeAnne Thorne for everything she did for Tom so he could continue staying in the comfort of his own home.

A Celebration of Life in Memory of Tom will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1-3pm at the Park and Elm Restaurant located at 19 Park Street in Glens Falls. Remembrances of Tom will be shared, photos will be on display, and everyone is invited to share their favorite anecdotes. There will be light refreshments as well.