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John Thomas Obituary
Mr. John Andrew Thomas, 89, of South 5th St., Perkasie, formerly of Catasauqua, died at 8:50 p.m., Monday, May 2, 2011 at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Coopersburg. Mr. Thomas was born in Mahanoy City on Saturday, February 11, 1922, the son of the late John B. and Mary (Pavlosky) Thomas and the stepson of the late Sophie Thomas. On May 25, 1946, he married Evelyn (Vandergrift) Thomas, a Bedford County Native. John served in the Marine Corps with the 3rd Marine Division during World War II. He was employed with Glasgow Inc. in Philadelphia as an operating engineer, retiring after 61 years of employment. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Catasauqua. John was also a member of the Flourtown-Sandy Run Sportsmans Association and the VFW Post in Catasauqua. Survivors: In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Daniel G. husband of Mary Thomas, Granada Hills, CA; son, Dennis G. husband of Linda Thomas, Waverly, NY; son, Martin V. husband of Kimberly Thomas, Perkasie. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna Passarella, Mary Janesch and Veronica Shaner and by two brothers, Paul Thomas and Monsignor Joseph Thomas. Services: A funeral service will be held at Jack H. Geisel Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Raystown Road, Everett at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2011 with Father Richard Tomkosky, officiating. Interment will be held at Woods Church Cemetery, Colerain Twp. Friends are invited to call on Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home in Everett. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard. Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneral.com
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Jodi Beckett
May 8, 2011
Dear Evelyn and family,
I have such wonderful memories of John, especially the picnics at June's. God bless you all. You are all in my prayers. Love, Jodi (Vandegrift)
Nanette Houde
May 5, 2011
Uncle Johnny, you are a gentle giant of a man with a smile that always lit up a room and a hug that let everyone know they were loved. You treated me like a princess and I will never forget that. My heart aches that I cannot be there to say goodbye. Your loving niece, Nanette
Laurie Vandegrift
May 5, 2011
Dear Evelyn and family
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Love you all.
Laurie and Colleen Vandegrift
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