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MICHAEL THOMAS Obituary

THOMAS, Michael J. Of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully May 2, 2020 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 59 years to the late Antonette "Nan" (Bochichio). Devoted father of Michelle Worth of Roslindale, Michael J., Jr. of Roslindale, Marlene Sellitto of Medway and Mitchell of West Roxbury. Loving "Papa" of seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Devoted son of the late John and Lillian (Sarofine) Thomas. Dear brother of Lorraine Byda of Dover and Maureen Valentino of West Roxbury. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Late Navy Veteran Korean War and founder of the first sight-seeing trolley tour company in Boston. The family would like to thank the staff at the Medway Country Manor for the exceptional care and respect they provided to Michael during this difficult time. Funeral services are private at this time, but a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon Church, Jamaica Plain in the coming months when restrictions on large gatherings has been lifted. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Michael may be made to Dementia Society of America https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate For guestbook, www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from May 4 to May 5, 2020.

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Marlene

July 5, 2025

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. Thinking of you today. Love you. Miss you

Marlene

June 15, 2025

Happy Father´s Day Dad . You will be in my thoughts all day. Wish you were here. Love you. Miss you

Marlene

May 2, 2025

Hi Dad. 5 years today. We all miss you. You missed Ma so much and now you´re together. Miss you. Love you

Marlene

April 20, 2025

Happy Easter Dad. You loved Easter morning. I remember you eating the hard boiled eggs Ma colored. Love you.

Marlene

December 24, 2024

Merry Christmas. Just not the same without you and ma. Miss you. Love you

Marlene

November 27, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving Dad. Miss the holidays with you and ma. Love you.

Marlene

October 13, 2024

Happy Birthday Dad. Wish you were here, I would get you the best cake. I will be thinking of you today and always. Love you. Miss you

Marlene

July 5, 2024

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you and Ma. Love you. Miss you

Marlene

June 16, 2024

HAPPY FATHER´S DAY. I will be thinking of you today just like every day. Wish you were here. Miss you. Love you

Marlene

May 2, 2024

4 years today . I´ll be thinking of you like I do every day. Love you. Miss you

Marlene

March 30, 2024

Happy Easter Dad. I remember how you couldn´t wait to have the boiled eggs that Ma colored with a piece of toast on Easter morning. Me, I couldn´t wait to eat the candy. I miss you and Ma especially on holidays. Love you.

Marlene

December 24, 2023

Merry Christmas Dad. Wish you were here. You would really love being with all your great grandchildren. They are so sweet and funny. I´m sure they would love you. Like always, I will be thinking of you today. Just not the same without you here. Miss you so much. Love you

Marlene

November 22, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving dad. I´ll be thinking of you and ma today. Love you. Miss you

Marlene

October 14, 2023

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD. I will be thinking of you today just like every day. Wish you were here to give you a big hug, a big kiss and a big piece of cake. Love you. Miss you

Marlene

July 4, 2023

Happy Anniversary to you and Ma. Wish you were here to celebrate 65 years of marriage. You´re together in Heaven. Love you.

Marlene Sellitto

June 17, 2023

Happy Father´s Day Dad. Wish you were here today just to see you. Always in my thoughts. Miss you much. Love you.

Marlene

May 2, 2023

3 years now. Thinking of you today just like every day. Miss you. Love you

Marlene Sellitto

April 8, 2023

Happy Easter Dad. . I remember every Easter you would eat the eggs ma colored. Wish you were here. Love you

Marlene Sellitto

December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas. Miss you. Love you.

Marlene

October 14, 2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Wish you were here. We will be thinking of you today just like every day. Miss you. Love you

Marlene Sellitto

July 5, 2022

Happy Anniversary. Thinking of you and ma today. Although you´re not with us, you are with ma sharing this day. Love you, miss you

Marlene Sellitto

June 19, 2022

Happy Father´s Day. We will all be thinking of you and missing you especially today and every day.

Marlene Sellitto

May 1, 2022

Can´t believe it´s been 2 years. Thinking of you today and every day. Rest In Peace. Miss you. Love you

Marlene

April 16, 2022

Just thinking of you on Easter. I remember how you use to love the eggs that ma made. Miss you so much

Marlene Sellitto

October 13, 2021

Marlene Sellitto

October 13, 2021

Marlene Sellitto

October 13, 2021

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Thinking of you today and every day. You sure loved birthday cakes, just like me. Love you and miss you

Steve Curtis

August 9, 2021

Will never forget the MR. 1T Mercedes parked under the 93 overpass. Thanks for everything Mr. T.

Marlene Sellitto

July 5, 2021

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. Love you much ~ Miss you more

Marlene Sellitto

May 2, 2021

One year ago today God took you away from us and put you in a better place with ma. You are missed very much. Think of you every day. Rest In Peace. Love you.

Marlene Sellitto

December 24, 2020

Hi dad. Feels like not so long ago we were together with family for Christmas. The year went by fast I guess but not fast enough. 2020 was not good to us. Thinking of you today and every day. Love you, miss you. Merry Christmas

Marlene Sellitto

November 25, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving. Our first holiday without you and ma. Always think of you and wish you were here. Always in my thoughts. Love you much ~ Miss you more.

Marlene Sellitto

October 13, 2020

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD. Thinking of you today and always. Your first birthday not here. Love you much ~ miss you more

Marlene Sellitto

August 21, 2020

Hi Dad. You became a great grandfather again. Nicola had her baby on 8/20/20. They named him Raymond. He's beautiful. Wish you and ma were here to see him and hold him. Miss you. Love you.

Together again, Happy Anniversary to the 2 best parents!

Mike T

July 6, 2020

Marlene Sellitto

July 5, 2020

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY You're with ma again. Miss you both.

Marlene Sellitto

June 21, 2020

My first Father's Day without you

Marlene Sellitto

June 11, 2020

Thinking of you today and every day. Still doesn't feel like you're not here. 40 days today. Love you.

Mitchell Thomas

May 24, 2020

Dad, I miss you so much. I think of you and mom every day. You gave and taught me a lot. You're with mom now. I know how much you missed her. Love you much

Mitchell Thomas

May 23, 2020

Miss you and mom so much

IZZY ZUBER

May 18, 2020

I knew Mike for over 40 years. Best salesman I ever met. Proud to have been associated with him and the whole family for so long. I know he is at peace now, together with his beloved life partner Nan. May the whole family and all who knew him remember him only fondly. His legacy will last for a long time.

Michelle Worth

May 16, 2020

Two weeks today ;(
Still reach for the phone to call you everyday. I pray your with Ma and the two of you are at peace. Love and miss you both.

Anita Waite

May 13, 2020

Uncle Mitch, we just found out about your passing, and are deeply sorry. Sending love and prayers to your family. May you Rest In Peace. Hoping that in time the family will find comfort in the cherished memories you left behind. With our deepest sympathy. Anita and Doug Waite

Kevin Yetman

May 9, 2020

I remember the day the moving truck came to White oak road to our block in West Roxbury . We had a lot of fun hanging with you guys for a lot of years . Good families good fun times .Im sory for your loss . Mr.Thomas was a great guy.

Ernie Cavicchi

May 7, 2020

Condolences to Mike Jr., and the Thomas family. Cherish your memories. Conductor Cityview Trolleys

Michelle Worth

May 6, 2020

I love you Dad, and I miss you more than words can say. You will be forever in my heart. God bless you.

Michael Thomas, Jr.

May 6, 2020

You will forever be missed and loved dad, you taught me so much and showed my how to be strong and companionate. You are now resting in peace, no more suffering nor pain.
R.I.P.

May 6, 2020

may you rest in peace in heaven with your wife.love rick and karen nadworny

Judi & Eric Lombardi

May 5, 2020

Words can't express what you meant to the both of us. You were not only a boss but also a mentor, a confidant and most of all, a friend. We are grateful to have had you in our lives and find comfort in knowing that you are with the love of your life. Rest in Peace, Mr.T!!

May 5, 2020

Mr. Thomas,

I remember when Jabba & I went to Randall Morris together.
Be well up there.

Joan Bonarrigo Navarro

Cheryl Kanelos- Wachter

May 5, 2020

Thinking of the entire Thomas family during this time. We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Lots of fond memories of both your parents. They are now all back together again with Shirley and Nick looking down on us all. Love Cheryl Kanelos - Wachter

Marlene Sellitto

May 5, 2020

Love you and miss you dad. No more suffering and no more pain. You're with ma now. Rest in peace

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