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Robert Thomas Obituary

Thomas, Robert J. THE BRONX Robert J. Thomas, 63, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017, after a prolonged illness at Albert Einstein Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Robert was born on July 9, 1953, in Troy, to the late Frank J. and Marie (Graber) Thomas. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and attended Fordham University and Empire State College. He was employed as a program operations representative for New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal in New York City. Robert was active in the Public Employees Federation as Executive Board Member and leader of P.E.F. Division 168. Along with his parents, Robert was predeceased by his loving companion, Ramonota Cabot. He is survived by his brother, Frank Thomas (Nancy O'Keeffe); his aunt, Sister Katherine Graber RSM; numerous cousins and an extended family in the Bronx, Dawn-Maria Erazo, Jonas Erazo, Justin Erazo-Brown, Tatiana Erazo-Vazquez, Ramon Erazo, Rolando Erazo Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Friday, April 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Albany, 43 North Main Ave., Albany NY 12203. With confidence, the family has placed their trust in the loving care of the Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Robert's Book of Memories at TownleyWheelerFH.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 19, 2017.

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Ed And Karen Solomon

April 24, 2017

Frank and Nancy, we hold you close in prayer and in our hearts and entrust Rob to the tender arms of the Risen Lord who gave Rob life and now restores him to eternal life. peace and love,

Ed and Karen

Timothy Houlihan

April 20, 2017

Rest In Peace Bob we will miss you.Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

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