Thomas Alexander "Gus" McKie VIII, 82, of the Town of Niagara, passed away after a brief illness on January 19, 2021 while under the care of Orchard Rehab and Nursing Center, Medina, NY.

A member of the Snipe Clan of the Tuscarora Nation, he was born in Niagara Falls, NY the son of the late Thomas Alexander McKie VII and the late Hattie Williams McKie.  In 1964, he married the love of his life, the former Myrtle Kay Patterson.  They were happily married until her death in 1995.

Gus was employed as a union roofer working through Roofers Local 74 for over 25 years until his retirement in 1989. Upon his retirement Gus remained active working on local farms and with H. A. Treichler & Sons in Sanborn.  Along with farming enjoyed traveling, watching sports, especially football and wrestling, tractor pulls and the History Channel. He was known for his excellent memory of was often called upon to relive events through his ability to recall oral history.

Gus is survived by his loving children, Marion (Bill Falls) and Timothy (Jolene) McKie, along with his cherished grandchildren Mia McKie, Kayleigh Falls and Will (Cristy) Falls.  Gus was the brother to William "Nick" (Louise) McKie, the late Alfred (late Amy) Printup, the late Bernice "Lovey" (late George) Kraft, the late Rose Baliukonis, and late Claire (late Joseph) DellaValle, Sr.  Gus was also cherished by his in-laws, Susan Schandreau, Neil (late Francine) Patterson, Sr., and the late Franklin "Big Man" (Phyllis "Bink") Patterson, Jr. along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will no prior visitation.  Funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family.  Gus' final resting place will be with his wife in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by M. J. Colucci & Son Funeral Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for condolences.