Thomas V. Grace, 87, of Syracuse, passed away Monday at Home. He was a life resident of Syracuse. He was a graduate of St. Anthony's High School, Syracuse University and the University of Buffalo where he earned a Masters of Social Work. Tom worked as a social worker for the Child Guidance Clinic and the Veterans Administration and for the remainder of his professional career at the Syracuse Developmental Center where he served as a Chief of Service and head of social services until he retired in 1983. Thomas was a communicant of St. Daniel's Church and a fifty year member of the Ushers Club. He served twenty two years a commissioner with the Lyncourt Fire Department and spent an equal number of years with the Lyncourt School Board. he was a life long member of the Democratic Party. He was predeceased by his brother Vincent and sister Margaret. He is survived by his wife of sixty two years former H. Colette Yudin, three sons Thomas M. (Margaret) , of Amherst, Robert F., of Albany, Patrick D. of Fairport, a daughter Anne (Louis Patack) Grace, of Albany, a brother John, of Florida, eight grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services 11:30 am Friday at Gang Memorial Chapel 12:10pm in St. Daniel's Church. Entombment in St. Mary's Mausoleum, Dewitt. Calling hours are Thursday 3-5 pm at the funeral home 104 Fordham Rd. at Teall Ave. Contributions to St. Daniel's Father Lyons Memorial Fund 3004 Court St. Syracuse 13208