Thomas J Primero Jr.

August 14, 1943 - March 18, 2018

Thomas J. Primero Jr., 74, passed away in Puerto Rico on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Mr. Primero was born August 14, 1943 in Pennsylvania and was in Puerto Rico helping to restore power after Hurricane Maria. He was preceded by his parents Thomas and Ann (Vigilone) Primero. Survived by Karen; children; Thomas III (Mary), Stephanie, Timothy (Tatyana), and Christina Primero. Grandchildren Nicole Corazzini (Andrew), Thomas Primero IV, Michael Gasbara, Schuyler and Corey Turmon Jr., Timmy and Mia Primero. Great grandson Orion Bell. Sister Ann Marie "Cookie" (Jack) Ray, brother Alfred "Butch" (Marge) Primero. After graduation from high school he served in the US Army, honorably discharged February 1969. He was employed as a lineman for Niagara Mohawk/National Grid from 1968 until 2006 and served as President of IBEW local 137 and then local 97. Member of the Albany Elks lodge #49 for the past 34 years. He was an avid Yankee and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Enjoyed vacationing and spending quality time with his family, and buddies from the coffee shop. Thank you to all the workers at the base in Puerto Rico who were there with him during his final days and special thank you to Corey Turmon who has been by his side every day for the past three months. A memorial service will be held Wednesday 7 p.m. at the Magin & Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Ave. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the funeral home Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Hudson-Mohawk Humane Society, Menands, NY