Castro Valley, California
THOMAS, JOHN JAY; age 97; passed away peacefully March 2, 2013 in Castro Valley, CA, in the company of his family. John attended Pontiac High School and graduated from the University of Michigan. A Lieutenant in the Navy during WW ll, he was Principal Planner of the Alameda County Planning...
Read MoreI will miss this kind man. He was the Prinicpal Planner when I started working for the Ala. Co. Planning Dept. in 1963 in the clerical staff. He was always easy to talk with and we have stayed in touch over the years. He was a special person and I'm glad to have known him and JoAnn.
karen corso
March 30, 2013 | San Ramon
John was a dear friend and mentor. He was a wonderful boss and always gave sage and wise advice. Don and I both already miss him. Suzanne, Mary and George you have our sympathy, as Joan once said when I lost my parents, no matter how old you are, when you lose your parent you feel like an orphan.
Georgia Rubiolo
March 19, 2013 | Castro Valley, CA
There will be a celebration of John's life on Saturday, March 30 at 2 pm at the Unity Church, 20121 Santa Maria Ave,, Castro Valley, CA 94546. At the service there will be a flag presentation by the Naval Honor Guard in John's honor.
Suzanne Thomas Lawlor
March 08, 2013 | Oakland, CA
