Sylvester “Ves” Richard Tuohy, 92, of Chatfield, died Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center.
Ves was born July 9, 1925, to Cyrus and Lucille (LaPlante) Tuohy in Chatfield. He lived and worked on the family farm.
Sylvester “Ves” Tuohy served in the United States Army in the Korean War era. He completed Basic Training at Ft. Knox, Ky., and served at Ft. Benning, Ga., as a parachute rigger. Upon his return, he married Margaret Ward-Clemens on October 3, 1953, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield.
Ves worked for Interstate Power for 38 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Chatfield American Legion, Chatfield Fire Department for 27 years, and First Responder — Chatfield Ambulance EMT for 30+ years.
Ves also volunteered as a St. Mary’s Cemetery Association trustee and caretaker well into his early 80s. Ves enjoyed family vacations and fishing “Up North.” He and Margaret enjoyed travels to see family and friends around the country. Ves never met a stranger, always had a joke, and was always available to help others.
Ves is lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret, children: Catherine (Dan) Clemens-Andrews of Canyon Country, Calif., Paul (Julie) Tuohy of Chatfield, Kevin (Leslie) Tuohy of Chatfield, Caroline (Charlie) Tuohy-Guerry of Gallatin, Tenn., and Rosie Tuohy-Bezek of Hastings; 12 grandchildren: Chris Andrews, Rebecca Andrews, David Andrews, Kaitlin (Cory Dunlay) and Megan Tuohy, Katie Udenberg, Matt (Maria) Udenberg, Genevieve Guerry, Taylor Bezek, Dustin Bezek, Alexander Bezek, Zachary Bezek; and a great-grandchild, Jackson Udenberg. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Ves is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Marybeth, son Peter, daughter-in-law Denise Tuohy and brothers Richard and Donald.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, with Fr. Edward McGrath officiating. The committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 19 and one hour prior to the service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s Church and St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.