Henry F. Thomas Jr.

Henry F Thomas Jr., 79, husband of Charlotte (Costa) Thomas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, April 15, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after an illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Henry F. and Catherine (Galvin) Thomas Sr, he attended Diman and joined the Marine Corps at age 17, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis, but later got his GED. He retired from Plumbers Supply in 2003 and earlier worked at the former Corcoran Supply. Besides his wife, of almost 55 years, he leaves Christopher H. Thomas (wife Patricia), Sheri Thomas McCallister and William J Thomas Sr (wife Cindy); 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. His sisters, Veronica McConnell and Patricia Paul preceded him in death. Calling Hour in Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St, Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mask-wearing and distancing required. Mass in Our Lady of Grace Church Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St, Fall River, MA 02721 or to any veterans-related charity of your choice. The family thanks the Charlton Memorial Hospital staff for their compassion and kindness. To ensure that family receive online condolences, please submit only to funeral home website www.silvafaria.com