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THRALL, John (Randy)
John (Randy) Thrall, 62, loving husband of Catherine Filloramo Thrall, passed away peacefully on March 6, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Manchester on November 27, 1950; son of the late Elmer and Shirlie (Chagnon) Thrall. The youngest of four boys, Randy graduated from Manchester High School in 1969 and the University of New Haven in 1973. He was dedicated to the family school bus business as a teenager and continued his responsibilities for over 30 years. Randy was also an active member of the Connecticut Operators of School Transportation Association. Randy was passionate about antique collector cars and spent most of his free time travelling country wide to attend various shows and auctions. His hobby was best translated into his instrumental position in the organization of Manchester's "Cruisin' on Main St.", the second largest annual event in town. He was awarded Volunteer of the Year for his devoted work. Randy also participated in the Buick Club where he made many lasting friendships. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two adoring daughters, Katrina and Lily; his brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Thrall and Mason and Suzanne Thrall and his nieces and nephews, Jeff, Jen, Mason and Nichole. He also leaves his aunts and uncle, Steve and Angie Casalino, and Betty Clark and sisters and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Filloramo, Ann Filloramo, Carmine and Fran Filloramo and nieces Francine, Suzie, Gina, and Laura as well as many beloved cousins and close childhood friend, Steve Spak. He was predeceased by his brother Bradford, Mother and Father-in-Law Carmine and Suzanne Filloramo, and brother-in-law Francis Filloramo. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Cruisin' on Main St., Care of: Downtown Manchester Special Services District, 983 Main Street, Suite 10, Manchester, CT 06040.
Family and friends may call to the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St., Manchester, on Saturday, March 9, from 4 to 8. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 10, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Rosheen McGowan
March 2, 2025
Thinking of you all today, with love.
James Drew
August 3, 2013
I was shocked when I read the Courant this morning and saw the article about the upcoming Cruisin on Main St. I worked with John at Manchester Motor Cars and also stayed in the same hotel as he did in Hershey for several years, I will miss his sense of humor and conversations over breakfast before heading out to fields for the Antique Car Show. Sincere sympathies to his family.
March 14, 2013
My prayers and thoughts go out to all the family memebers. I also worked at the bus company back in the 70's.
Dvaid Howe
joanna (Giles) Manning
March 13, 2013
Cathy, Katrina & Lily, I am so sadder by this news. Randy was such a great, kind man. I enjoyed seeing him in Shady Glen before I moved a few years ago. May his gentle spirit live on and on. I'm praying for you all. Rest in everlasting peace Randy!!
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Keisha (Kay) Fyler
March 13, 2013
Lily,
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I didn't know him personally, but from what I've read, he sounds like a great man. You & your family are in my thoughts.
Miriam degrandi
March 13, 2013
Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Jessica Steckel
March 11, 2013
Katrina and the rest of your family. I am very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts.
Peter Marzialo
March 11, 2013
Cathy, so sorry to learn of Randy's passing. I enjoyed driving school buses for him all those years ago. May you find peace and comfort remembering all those "good ole' days"
Love, Peter Marzialo
March 11, 2013
Dear Lily and Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, The Welnicki Family,
Ray, Elaine and Bryan
March 10, 2013
Our hearts go out to you. Randy was a good man. We know you'll find the strength to carry on. Our prayers are with you.
Bill & Sue DiYeso
Fred Schneider
March 10, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Thrall Family. Randy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Fred & Marion Schneider
Colby Freeman
March 9, 2013
Dear Cathy,
i am so sorry to hear about Randy's passing. I will fondly remember our high school days when steve and i and tom and barb would hang out at steve's garage working on steve's GTO. May your memories, friends and faith help you through this unbelievably difficult time. Colby
Colleen (Thrall) Bradley
March 9, 2013
Cathy and girls, wish I could of been there today, but as it was I am out of state. Randy was always fair and kind to me, I know this loss is very hard to understand, but please remember he is still looking out for you all, and his love will endure. He will and is greatly missed, he was a wonderful man. All my love to you all.
Mark Freeman
March 9, 2013
Cathy, Lily and Katrina, our condolences go out to the family in this sad time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
-The Freemans
Marie & Joel Karnolt
March 9, 2013
Kathy, Katrina and Lily,
Our deepest sympathies are with you. We are keeping you all in our prayers.
Jay Giles
March 9, 2013
Dear Cathy, Lily, & Katrina,
Our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. We feel fortunate to have known Randy. We will always remember the help he gave to the Manchester 4th of July Celebration and especially his dedication in selling the 4th tee shirts at the farmers market on Saturdays. He was the nicest guy!!!!
We wish we could be there with you at this time but we are in FL. However, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jay & Irene Giles
Mary Marzialo
March 9, 2013
Cathy, so sorry to hear of your loss. May all your memories help you through this hard time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mary
Rosheen (Dunlay) McGowan
March 9, 2013
Dear Cathy,
We were so very sorry to learn about Randy's passing. He fought the good fight, but it would seem that God needed him now.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.
Love and prayers,
Rosheen
Ruth & Emily Skodis
March 9, 2013
Katrina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
March 8, 2013
We are very fortunate to have been Johns friends we'll miss him driving by the house and always waving. I'll miss the long coversations at the end of my driveway. Going to the Brass Key won't be the same not seeing John at his table.
Cathy, Katrina,& Lily sorry for your loss may God bless all of you during this diffacult time.
Paul & Jackie Scappaticci
Janet Grace
March 8, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Thrall and Filloramo clan.
Your friends at IOH (Instructors of the Handicapped)
March 8, 2013
Cathy, old friends never say good-bye, we just end every visit or phone call with "see you later". And by golly we will all be together again in the heavens with him. Randy is just leading the way for the "someday" we will all follow. Once a roommate with Frank, and a dear friend to both of us, the history of friendship, conversations and laughter from the good ole days are memories that we are so fortunate to hold dear in our hearts. Our prayers are with you and the girls through this most difficult time of loss and know that we are here for you until our "someday" comes along. Big hugs to all of you,
Pat & Frank Quey
Alissa & Dave Spak
March 8, 2013
Cathy, Katrina & Lily, we send our deepest sympathies in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dottie Amanatides
March 8, 2013
Dearest Cathy, Lily, Katrina & Family,
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your husband/father. There are no words for such a huge loss in your lives. May all the beautiful memories you have shared bring you comfort as you hold on to them dearly always! Truly so very sorry for your loss!
March 8, 2013
Cathy, Katrina, Lily, Carmine, Fran, Gina and Laura -- you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts are heavy with Randy's passing. Our deepest sympathy and love to you all.
John and Janet
Karen (FitzGerald) Barry
March 8, 2013
Katrina, I am so sorry to hear your father passed, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May fond memories help you though your loss.
March 8, 2013
Mason and the Thrall family:
Sincere condolances on the passing of Randy.
Dick Borden
March 8, 2013
Kathy so so sorry over Randy's untimely passing. He was a wonderful man and friend.you and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. With Great Sadness....Andy and Anne Ansaldi
This image of me is from the 1970s.
John Caccomo
March 8, 2013
Sorry to hear of Randy's passing. I knew Randy and his mom, late dad and brother Mason through employment as caretaker of the family home and bus company in the mid-1970s. I was happy while serving the family however I could; my time with them has given me wonderful memories. Although I haven't been in touch for many years, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Thank you, Randy and the Thrall family, for enriching my life.
March 8, 2013
Dear Kathy, Katrina and Lily,
Please know of my sorrow for your loss, and that you are in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Linda (Norvellis) Wade
Dick & Kendelle Suhie
March 8, 2013
To Bob and all the Thrall family. We are sorry to hear about John. We send our prays and will be thinking of you.
Ron Tasse'
March 8, 2013
To the Thrall Family, may you know that you will all be in my prayers.
As one of the many volunteers for Cruising on Main,
I and all the rest of us will truly miss Randy presence. It's just not going to be the same.
March 8, 2013
Katrina, so very sorry to learn of your dad's death. I can see a wonderful resemblance in you of him. He'll live in your heart forever and only time will ease the grief your're feeling now. thinking of you. Cheryl Devokaitis xo
Doreen (Sweeney) and Jim Anderson
March 8, 2013
To all of the Thrall Family...Grief can be so hard, but the special memories you have of Randy will help you cope. Remembering you and your loved one in our thoughts prayers.
Nikki Marzialo
March 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Nikki
Verna Rufini
March 8, 2013
With loving memories, my sympathy to all the Thrall family.
Robert Barker
March 8, 2013
I was very sorry to get your text about the death of John. I can't begin to imagine diffcult this time must be for you and your family. I know John was a great husband,Father and Friend to all, that this loss will leave a great hole in your life.
John was always so funny, kind, helpful and cheerful. I remember the time we went to Hershey and he bought a hairpice and walked around with it on I cherish that memory, and I hope it can bring a smile to your face even in this time of sorrow. We would meet at Shady Glen and try to solve the problems of the world and Crusin on Main car show that brought joy to his life and we will miss his input and direction
I am glad I had time with John and all the converstation we had about life in general "I WILL MISS MY BUDDY"
With Love
Robert Barker
Glenn & Laurie Tyler
March 8, 2013
In memory of a great friend. We are fortunate to have had John in our lives and will miss him dearly. Our talks of life, old cars, his true friendship and caring for our family are now our cherished memories. Our deepest sympathies are with his family during this time of sorrow.
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