James T. ?Tom? Riddell, age 60, of Sandy Lane Road, Mohawk, formerly of Ilion, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, with his loved ones by his side, following a long illness. Tom was born on Nov. 3, 1946, in Ilion, son of the late James Albert and Ruth (Hathaway) Riddell. He attended Ilion schools. On Aug. 13, 1966, he was united in marriage to Roberta J. ?Bobbie? Peltier at the Ilion United Methodist Church and they enjoyed a loving and devoted union of almost 41 years. Tom was last employed at MDS in Herkimer. At one time he worked for the Evening Times, Evening Telegram and as a bartender at Duffy's Tavern. He was a member of the Ilion Moose Lodge 1010, a Fellowship life member, a 25 year club member, Legion of the Moose, past Governor, administrator and steward. At one time he was a member of the Northside Athletic Club. Tom was active in the Boy Scouts obtaining the ?Order of the Arrow,? and ?Eagle Scout,? and served as Scout Master and on the commission. Tom was a ham radio operator and assisted in the sky warning program. He also enjoyed his computer, watching television, cooking, camping and was a football and baseball fan. At one time he was a member of the Starlighters, and Troubadours Drum and Bugle Corps, playing the bugle. Tom was known as a jokester and loved to pull pranks. His family meant everything to him, and Tom loved the family gatherings. Survivors include his dedicated wife, Bobbi; two sisters, Joyce Gage of Ilion, Christine Brownrigg and her fianc? Joe Kalinowski, both of the town of Frankfort; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law James and Robert Waterfield of Florida, Joan McCumber of Mohawk, William Peltier and Karen Barile of Long Island; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, great-nieces and great-nephews, many friends, and his beloved canine companion, Lady. He was predeceased by his brother, Carlton Rank in 1943, his nephew, James Roy Gage in 1965, and his in-laws Robert and Mary Peltier. Tom's funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2007, commencing at 7 p.m. at the Applegate and Day Funeral Home, 102 West St., Ilion, with theRev. Hans Drews officiating. Interment will take place later this spring in Mountain View Memorial Gardens at a date and time to be announced. Family and friends are invited to visitation Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. The Ilion Moose Lodge will conduct their service at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Tom's memory to the charity of choice. Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.