Thomas Ulatowski

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Ulatowski on Friday October 17th, 2025 after a brief illness.

Tom was born in Buffalo New York to Henry and Regina (Zielinski) Ulatowski on January 17th 1943. As a young man, he was involved with car racing and customizing, and also ran many school dances at Bishop Ryan High School. He later graduated from Bryant & Stratton Business School as an accountant; a field he remained in his whole life. In 1964, he married his longtime sweetheart Suzy. Within a few years, Tom was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed on a firebase in Pleiku, South Vietnam. He was then transferred to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland to complete his service. Afterwards, Tom returned to accounting and commuted daily from Buffalo to Avon New York for Clark Forklift, until moving his family to Caledonia New York. After many years, Tom eventually went to work for the Genesee Valley Pennysaver as Controller. Ironically, his new office at the Pennysaver was the same exact building and office he worked in for Clark Forklift, those many years earlier. Tom loved the Pennysaver, and all those who worked there with him. He worked with his GVPS family far past what he needed to – because he wanted to.

Tom was treasurer of the American Legion Matthew Cleary Post, as well as financial secretary of the Knights of Columbus Fr. William Devereaux Council; both in Caledonia. Tom played on the Lake Keller bocce league for many years as well. He loved going to summer car shows, the Buffalo Bills, Knights and Legion meetings, country music (he even played the slide guitar.) and spending time with his family.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Suzanne (Kennick) Ulatowski, his son Brandon (Danielle) Ulatowski , sister Maryanne (Francis) Knighton, brother-in-law to Kathy (late Richard Fifer Sr.) and Karen (Tony) Wozniak, many nieces, nephews and friends. Tom touched many people hearts.

Friends are invited to call Tuesday October 21, 2025 from 2-5 at Alhart Funeral Home 3068 W Main St. Caledonia, NY. Mass will be held Wednesday October 22, 2025 at 11am at St. Martin de Porres Parish at St. Columba Roman Catholic Church, 198 North St. Caledonia NY. Internment to follow at St. Columba Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to the Big Springs Museum 3095 Main St, Caledonia, NY 14423 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude's Place Memphis, TN 38105