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Joseph Thomas Obituary

Joseph F. Thomas Sr., 71, of Mountain Top entered peacefully into eternal rest Thursday, July 31, 2014, under the great care of the Celtic Hospice at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Joseph was married to his beautiful wife, Joan, for more than 50 years.

He served his country for more than 30 years, defending our freedom, as an Army sergeant and as a Navy first class petty officer, during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Desert Storm conflict. When not defending his country, he worked for King Fifth Wheel for more than 37 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Mountain Top Post 781, and of the White Haven Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Joseph lived his life with honor, courage and commitment.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; his three children, Renee, Joseph Jr. and Mark; his nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Family, friends, and others whose lives Joseph touched are invited to McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, just chat.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at McCune Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will immediately follow in Albert Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Wounded Warriors Foundation or the Celtic Hospice.

Published by Citizens Voice on Aug. 2, 2014.
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Rip my brother my prayers go out to his family

joan vincent

August 4, 2014

Im very sorry to hear that your husband passed away.

malissa hayston

August 4, 2014

so sorry to hear of his passing i wish i had known as i just found out today. he will be sadly missed. our deepest sympathy _the valenia family

lois valenia

August 4, 2014

Joan, so sorry to hear about Joe. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Garry Williams

August 4, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.

Cindy Reakes

August 4, 2014

Mark, Joan, Joe, Jr., Renee, and family, I can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Joe was an exceptional person with a sense of humor and a smile I will always remember. Joe will be missed, but he will always live on in each person he befriended throughout his life.

Brian Szmal

August 3, 2014

Joan, I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Prayers sent for Joe and your entire family.

Linda Barry

August 3, 2014

TO MY LOVING BROTHER-INLAW YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED YOUR STORYS AND JOKES.JOE YOU WERE THE BEST BROTHER INLAW ANYONE CAN HAVE THANK FOR BEING PART OF MY LIVE. RIP LOVE ALWAYS CINDY

August 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Joe was a great guy and a warrior of honor, may your fondest memories give you the peace and comfort you may need during this sad time. May he rest in the arms of God's embrace forever.

Carol & Ray Andrejcik

August 2, 2014

Joan and Family Art and I are saddened to hear of Joe's Passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. He will be Missed.

August 2, 2014

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