Tyler R. Scanlon, 25, of House Hill Road, Salisbury Center, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, June 6, 2009, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in the town of Stratford.
Tyler was born on November 2, 1983, in Little Falls, beloved son of Robert and Karen (Voorhees) Scanlon. He attended Dolgeville Central School and graduated with the class of 2001. He continued his education by attending Herkimer County Community College and earned an associate’s degree in construction management. Upon his graduation from HCCC, Tyler went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from SUNYIT. He was employed with Atlantic Testing Laboratories in the Utica branch as a project manager.
Tyler was known to many people as a good kid. He grew up working alongside his father and mother in their family’s excavating business, Scanlon Construction, since he was a toddler. Tyler had a passion for his 1998 Corvette which was his pride and joy. He would spend countless hours fixing his Corvette with his dad. Another important aspect of Tyler’s life was his friends and he was fortunate to have had a great circle of them. He was always humoring anyone around him with jokes and made people laugh. His other interests included fast muscle cars, snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling and motorcycling. Tyler was a beloved son, special brother, cherished grandson and a great friend. He was always seen with a smile on his face and will be missed greatly by all that knew him.
Tyler is survived by his parents, Robert and Karen Scanlon at home; a sister, Katie Scanlon, also at home; maternal grandmother, Jane Voorhees of Salisbury Center; paternal grandmother, Agnes Scanlon of Fort Myers, Fla.; several aunts and uncles, Joan and Henry Dise, Jean and Tom Ronan, Doug and Kathy Voorhees, Mary and Dan Ruzbasan, John and Connie Scanlon, Jeff and Lori Voorhees and Betty Scanlon; his girlfriend, Kassidy Cook; many cousins; and numerous friends, including Phil, Metott and Mike.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Glenn Voorhees; and his paternal grandfather, Paul Scanlon.
Calling hours for Tyler will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, from 4-8 p.m. at Miller-Plonka Funeral Home, 30 Wolf St., Dolgeville, where his family will receive relatives and friends. Tyler’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 12 p.m. (noon) at the funeral home with the Rev. Leo Potvin, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Rural Park Cemetery in Inghams Mills, where committal prayers will be offered.
In lieu of floral offerings, please consider contributions to the Stratford-Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service, State Route 29A, Salisbury Center, N.Y. 13454. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home.
To leave an online message of sympathy for Tyler’s family, please visit www.millerplonkafuneralhome.com and sign the guestbook.