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THALER - John W. Sr., on March 5th, 2009 of Dix Hills age 77. John served proudly in the USMC during the Korean War and was a retired employee of NY Telephone after 37 years. Beloved husband of Elaine. Cherished father of John W. Thaler Jr., Gail Marie Thaler, Paul M. Thaler Sr., and the late Lynn Marie Thaler and Mark Andrew Thaler. Loving Pop Pop of John, Jason, Joseph, Paul Jr. and Jessica Lynn. Reposing at Mangano Funeral Home Inc. 1701 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park Saturday 7-9:30pm Sunday 2-5 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45am St. Matthew RC Church, Dix Hills. Interment Long Island National Cemetery Pinelawn, N.Y. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in John's memory to either the American Lung Association or the Diabetes Foundation.

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March 10, 2009

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March 7, 2009

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March 7, 2009

Marlene Farrell posted to the memorial.

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laurence sheehan

March 10, 2009

Dear Elaine,

I am very sorry to hear about John. We will pray for you and all the family. I will always remember him from long ago at those great barbacue's you had on the 4th of July when we were kids. The fireworks were great. We had so much fun out there. Those times were some of my favorite memories as a kid. He was a good guy and I am sure a great place has been awarded to him in heaven. Again our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family. Our Love, Laurence, Cathy, Daniel

Frank G. Marino

March 7, 2009

Dear Mrs. Thaler, my very close friend John, Gail, and Paul, I am very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Thaler. I knew him from my early childhood and shared some very memorable moments with him while I was palling around my closest friend John Jr. It was very sad and sobering to see him suffer so much. I want you to know that my entire family along with the Monastery my brother is a member of will keep him continually in our prayers as we all should. Let us not forget that although he no longer shares this world with us there is always hope we will share his company again in a painless world with the glory of God, our Blessed Mother, and all the angels and saints. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your good friend,
Frank G. Marino

Marlene Farrell

March 7, 2009

Dear Paul, Carol and all family and friends of John Thaler,
We are very sorry for your loss. We are with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Conners, Lee, Beauduy, Farrell, Esposito, and Villalta Families

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