Thomas “Rooter” Root , 81, of Syracuse. Tom decided to join his brothers riding with the angels on January 8, 2022. He grew up on the north side and resided in the Syracuse area.
Tom joined the Navy right out of high school and served during Vietnam. He retired in 2002 after 30 years as a carpenter for the Carpenters Union Local # 277. Tom was an original member of the Outcast MC in Syracuse.
He was predeceased by his mother, three brothers and three sisters. Surviving by his companion; Cindy Seeley, his children; Thomas (Kathy) Root, Carroll Root, Michael (Meghan) Root, William Root, Andrew (Melody) Root and Nicole (Aaron) Felber, a sister; Patricia Spears, nine grandchildren; Jessica, Christina, Collette, Cecelia, Olivia, Taylor, Cody, Caden and Haley, a great granddaughter; Katherine and his many riding brothers.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.