Roadking
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https://www.uticaod.com/obituaries/pnys0571011
Thomas J. Farino, II, 80, of New Hartford, died on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
He was born on April 21, 1943, the son of the late Thomas and Jean Hoobler Farino and served in the United States Army. Tom was a window glazer and worked all around the state of California.
His true love in life was his dogs and riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.
He is survived by his two children, Krista Farino Schulze and Thomas J. Farino, III; close friends, Mike and Victoria West of CA and Tabitha France of Oneida, NY and his beloved six dogs.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the Rome Animal Control in memory of Tom.
For online expressions of sympathy go to fwefh.com
Thomas J. Farino, II, 80, of New Hartford, died on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
He was born on April 21, 1943, the son of the late Thomas and Jean Hoobler Farino and served in the United States Army. Tom was a window glazer and worked all around the state of California.
His true love in life was his dogs and riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.
He is survived by his two children, Krista Farino Schulze and Thomas J. Farino, III; close friends, Mike and Victoria West of CA and Tabitha France of Oneida, NY and his beloved six dogs.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are with the Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services, 13 Oxford Rd., New Hartford.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the Rome Animal Control in memory of Tom.
For online expressions of sympathy go to fwefh.com
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Re: Roadking
He always loved his dogs, I hope they find good homes.
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Re: Roadking
That crazy mfkr....tried to get along with him and have rational conversations to no avail. No doubt he had some issues.
That said, I hope he rests in peace. I know how much he loved his pups and I pray they're all going to be taken care of.
R.I.P. Roadking
That said, I hope he rests in peace. I know how much he loved his pups and I pray they're all going to be taken care of.
R.I.P. Roadking
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Re: Roadking
Damn! Rode with him a few times.
RIP Tom.
RIP Tom.
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RIP RK.
He was a colourful character.
He was a colourful character.
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Dang, sorry to hear about this. He will be missed.
Too bad he never got to ride the new bike.
Too bad he never got to ride the new bike.
I can't seem to win the lottery. I think I have used up all of my good luck riding motorcycles.
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Re: Roadking
OMG!
Not Tom!
What happened to him that he passed so suddenly?
DANGITALL!~!!!
Not Tom!
What happened to him that he passed so suddenly?
DANGITALL!~!!!
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Re: Roadking
He did mention he had some health issues he had to get over before they would do a hip replacement on him - maybe it was more serious than he was willing to let on.
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That obit picture tugs at my heart....I am a dog lover and spend countless hours volunteering at a local rescue...that image touched my heart for sure.
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I fully understand your feelings here.
As do you,...I too, volunteer at an Animal Rescue Shelter. Have for over 14 years now. And I'll wager you have seen your "fair share" of the suffering(s) that happen to the WONDERFUL animals that are treated as if they are mere..."throw-aways".
The Loving Hugs in the picture you highlight are what I experience at least a dozen times,..everytime I get out of my Van and enter The Shelter.
Unlike others there,.... I get down on my hands-and-knees so as to be on their "level".......Face-to-face,.....and they LOVE to wrassle with me,...they even gang up and knock me over as we play in the grass together.
Honestly,...there is NOTHING.....that is ever so fulfilling than to see these neglected,.....even abused,...animals....SO HAPPY.
If anyone wants to know if they can make a difference with their life?........do what MadCow does.
You WILL BE richly rewarded.........trust me.
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RIP RoadKing You have made a difference with your love of your doggies and your pure love of Motorcycles.
Rest easy Soldier, your watch is complete..Stand down and enjoy eternal rest.
Eternal rest grant them oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him!
Rest easy Soldier, your watch is complete..Stand down and enjoy eternal rest.
Eternal rest grant them oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him!
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HE MET UP WITH MITH ....
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Re: Roadking
Sorry to hear RIP
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Re: Roadking
yeah same hereDevilsFan wrote: ↑Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:06 pmThat crazy mfkr....tried to get along with him and have rational conversations to no avail. No doubt he had some issues.
That said, I hope he rests in peace. I know how much he loved his pups and I pray they're all going to be taken care of.
R.I.P. Roadking
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Re: Roadking
Knowing him only from cyber space but we were a couple of old biker farts enjoying life and facing the problems that come with age. I'm sure many people will be missing him and it's always sad to hear of a loss in the great biker community.
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Nick,...I was missing him for a while since he stopped posting Augusta 14th.....had my concerns.....now I know.
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