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Richard Thomas Obituary

THOMAS Richard D. Thomas Jr., age 52, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at his home. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Richard and Esther Thomas, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. Richard graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School and worked in quality control and shipping and receiving for the DuPont and Fairprene Companies in Fairfield. A true fan of Fairfield University Men's and Women's Basketball, he was a regular season ticket holder and always looked forward to attending the games. He loved traveling with friends, scuba diving, gardening and cooking. Survivors include his sister, Catherine Johnson and her husband, Steve, of Milford. He was the loving uncle to Colin, Gregory, Emma and Paul. Additionally he is survived by his close friends who meant so much to him. A memorial service will be held at a date and time to be announced. The Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers and to honor Richard's memory, friends may donate a toy to a local Toys For Tots Drive. To locate a local drop-off point visit www.toysfortots.org. To offer an on-line condolence please visit www.spearmillerfuneralhome. com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2006.

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Chuck Diehl

November 25, 2006

You will be missed by all of your lifelong friends!

Pete Carson

November 20, 2006

Cathy, our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Dixie was a great person and a wonderful friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Pete Carson and family

Paul H Foytho

November 20, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Richard's family.The great memories of all our dive trips over the years with Richard,and his Dad,will always be remembered.
Richard was a kind, caring
person. He'll never be forgotten
See you on the next reef,
my friend.

Joseph Lanese

November 20, 2006

Dixie,
Hope you are enjoying 100 foot visibility on the perfect reefs in heaven. You were a generous and good friend.

Tony Tecci

November 19, 2006

Dixie,

Thanks for all the hard work and effort put forth at both DuPont & Fairprene. You will be remembered by many, but loved by all.

Give our best wishes to Dad & Mom as you take the long and precious journey to heaven.

Mary & Tony Tecci

Stacey Bucco

November 19, 2006

I only met Dixie once at Stephen's 50th birthday party but it only took a one time meeting to see what a beautiful soul he had. We talked that day and I could see that not only was he kind, giving and patient but he was also someone who felt very deeply and it was obvious to me that he valued family and friends. So for the one time i met him he will be missed.

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

November 19, 2006

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