Nov 19, 2025
Thomas C. Kingsley
Thomas C. Kingsley, 73, of Forestville, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 at Buffalo General Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Silver Creek on March 15, 1952, the son of the late Charles Kingsley and Margaret “Annie” (Nelson) VanVlack. Tom attended Forestville Central School. He served in the Army during Vietnam for a total of 12 years. Tom worked as a Truck Driver for many local companies. He was a life member of Sheridan VFW, member of Silver Creek American Legion, Silver Creek Firemen’s Club and a life member of the Forestville Fire Dept. Tom enjoyed woodworking & spending time with animals.
Survivors include his companion of 34 years, Cynthia Kujawa of Forestville; three sons, Charles (Karen) Kingsley, of IL, Daniel (Denise) Kingsley, Michael Kingsley, both of MO; three brothers, Craig (Kim) Van Vlack, of Plymouth, IN, Richard (Linda) Kingsley, of Silver Creek, and Paul (Michelle) Kingsley, of Lackawanna. Also surviving are four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two nieces and four nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his his stepmother, Helen (Wojciezyn) Kingsley, an infant brother and an infant sister.
There will be no services observed at this time. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville.
To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
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