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Jerome Thomas Obituary

Jerome K. Thomas Sr., age 57, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Jody (nee Brinkman). Loving father to Jaimie Thomas, Jerome Thomas Jr., David "Butchie" Wilson, Melanie Nowak (Nick), and Amber Queenie Thomas. Cat dad to Fin "Fat Boy" and Martini "Stupid Cat". Caring granddad to Isaac, Ellie, and Nicholas. Son of the late Leon and Queenie (nee Outlaw). Brother to Ronald Thomas (Esther), Lionel Thomas (Patricia), and Donnell Thomas (Sandra). Loving uncle and friend to many. Proud member of NEO-TACC. Avid Steelers fan. Proud sports dad to Amber. He will be missed greatly. Visitation Monday, November 28, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. closing service at FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME, 7076 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131.

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Published by Daily Press on Nov. 26, 2022.

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Michele Brinkman

December 1, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joseph Williams

November 29, 2022

It was a blessing to have crossed paths with you my friend. Virtual hug to the family and others who he have touched in his short time here. Until we meet again.....

Chris Roundtree

November 28, 2022

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Jerome was a great friend and coworker.

Peter DuBois

November 28, 2022

My deepest condolences goes out to Amber and her family. Mr. Thomas was truly an incredible man and friend. I loved our game day conversations and the friendship we had. My prayers to all.

Delaney Macke and Family

November 28, 2022

Sending our deepest condolences to Amber and family. Mr. Thomas's support at soccer games will forever be remembered.
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard" Our prayers for strength and comfort in the coming days.

Stephanie Corley

November 28, 2022

To the entire Thomas family, please accept my condolences & prayer that God bring you comfort & strength. Jerome was a really wonderful, kind person. I will always remember him as pleasant, helpful & welcoming to everybody & a man who loved his family. He will truly be missed.

Debbie Wills

November 28, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Jerome was a good man, clearly loved by so many.

CHRISTOPHER OLSZEWSKI

November 28, 2022

So very saddened to hear of Mr. Thomas' passing. Deepest condolences to the family, especially Amber, whom I know he loved dearly. Polaris Culinary Arts Family and friends.

Kevin Frazee

November 28, 2022

For the short time I knew Jerome, he was easily someone I could look up to in more ways then one. He showed us all that you can be kind and be loving in this world. He has inspired me to stay the course! Thank you my friend for this gift you gave us!

Ellen Ciha

November 28, 2022

Jerome, was a wonderful person to work with, he always had a smile to share with us. He will be awfully missed by all of us. My prayers are with his family.
RIP my dear friend.

Shuruq A

November 27, 2022

Sending my condolences to the family. Jerome was more than a coworker. He took me under his wing and treated me like a bonus daughter. Thank you for your advice through the years and treating me the way you did! Until we meet again!

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Ray Freeman

November 27, 2022

A great man our man willing to help you out at anytime. Hardworking husband father brother and brother in law .I could always depend on you to give me honest thoughtful advise.
You will be miss Romney Rome

Karen Harn

November 27, 2022

Giant hugs to friends and family. Jerome will be missed by so many! He was always funny, kind and genuinely happy. He will certainly be missed!

Ericka Nathan

November 27, 2022

My prayers goes out to ur family on this hard times Jerome was a nice and sweet person who I worked with I will miss you may god continue to be with ur family at this time until we met again my friend

Shelby L. Banks

November 27, 2022

My Condolences to the family. Jerome was a sweet guy in high school {MHS 83] I'm so sorry hear about his passing. My God comfort his family, their heart and give them strength.

Lena & Family 3 7 4Eva

November 25, 2022

We send our sympathy to the entire Thomas Family in the loss of one of my childhood friends. We have such fond memories of growing up in a very caring neighborhood, with caring Parents. To his Wife, Children, and Brothers, may your everlasting memories of great times be held dearly as a source of strength throughout these very difficult times. He touched a lot of folks near and far. He will never be forgotten, my friend PJ.

Jody Thomas

November 25, 2022

My world will never be the same without you here by my side. I am forever yours Jerome. I can't wait to bring you back home where you belong.

Jaimie

November 24, 2022

I will definitely miss my Daddy...Forever a Daddy's Girl

I love you Daddy! Love Jai

Allen Singleton

November 23, 2022

When my time comes, I’m looking for your face, because I’ll then know I made it to the right place. Bless you Sir for your great example on how to live life.

Brittany Craven

November 23, 2022

Jerome was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He was always there with a smile, hug or encouraging word when you needed it. The world is surely a darker place without him. His love for his family was apparent to all who knew hin. Thank you for being a friend to all - I will miss you.

Dan Morris

November 23, 2022

Dam man, gone way too soon. You'll be missed by so many family and friends, me included. Burning stogies in your honor.

Carlos and Denice Rivera

November 23, 2022

Our Deepest Condolences Jody we are so very Sorry he was a wonderful person friend neighbor father grand Dad Husban he will be sincerely Missed so Sad Gonna Miss you Homie ❤

Christina Rivera-Jewell

November 23, 2022

Jerome was such a great neighbor and friends to my family. He was always sweet and joking. Had a smile and laugh that was contagious. I'll miss him dearly. Jody, Amber and family, my deepest condolences and love to you all. This is all so very heartbreaking.

Pat Collins

November 23, 2022

Heartbroken. Will miss you my friend, my Pray Partner

theresa tober

November 23, 2022

A true gentleman who always had smiles for everyone. Thank you for the smiles you gave to me. RIP friend.

Dee Dee Nemeth

November 23, 2022

Jodi and Family my deepest sympathy on your loss of Jerome. He was the kindest, best natured, loving person I have ever encountered. He will be sorely missed by many people. Jerome's love of his family and the Steelers will always be remembered fondly. God Bless you all.

Liz Zupancic

November 23, 2022

To the Family and Friends, my deepest sympathy. The world has lost a kind and gentle soul. Although I didn't directly work with Jerome, he was the smiling face you always looked for. He made you feel good even without talking. He will be missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. Hoping in the days to come you will find peace and hold tight to all the memories that were made together.

Brittany Barnes

November 23, 2022

Jerome was such a loving caring amazing man always smiling laughing and just such a wonderful person. Jerome would always welcome my husband and I at every toy meet with open arms. we will truly miss him and be forever grateful to have had the chance to know such an amazing friend. thank you Jerome for being such a kind person and always making us feel like we belonged we will never forget you.

April Scorzino

November 23, 2022

Jerome was such a wonderful man. Always can put a smile on your face and always had a smile on his. Always there to say hello. Always would ask how you were. I will miss his face when walking through halls at work.

Gloria Gresham

November 22, 2022

Jerome you were such person, coworker and friend. I truly going to miss you and your wonderful loving spirit. RIP my dear friend.

Mike Swerbinsky Jr

November 22, 2022

Jerome was a great person who will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts go out to his family.

Anastacio Tito Vazquez, Jr.

November 22, 2022

Brother you will be missed but never forgotten. Thank you for befriending me and always having a smile and making me feel accepted to NEO-TACC. Rest in Power my friend.

Michael Brenkus

November 22, 2022

Jerome had a remarkable way of making you feel like talking to you was the highlight of his day. I consider myself lucky to have known him, and my life moving forward will be lessened by his absence. My deepest sympathies to his Family. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Don Jackson

November 22, 2022

Jerome touch the hearts of many. He was the nicest kindest man I have ever met. Rest in peace my friend.

Jacqueline Thompson

November 22, 2022

Jaimie and Jerome, Sending condolences to you and your family in the loss of your father.

Jackie Thompson and family

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