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Adored husband of Judith, for 59 loving years. Beloved father of Daniel (Shemina) Thomas, Lisa (Kevin) Klemm, Gary (Connie) Thomas and Karen Thomas.
Cherished grandpa Michael (Kassy) Klemm, Nickolas (Andrea) Klemm, Hailey Roth, Meara Roth, Ray Dawood, Aly Dawood and Zain Dawood. Loving great-grandpa of Harper, Timothy, Jameson and Juddson. Dear brother of Shirley Thomas and brother-in-law of Michael (Janet) Petrucci. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Jeanette Thomas.
Bob served 4 years in the US Navy as a medic. After his military service, he married the love of his life, Judy on April 25, 1964. Bob and Judy raised 4 children and enjoyed many grandchildren. Bob was proud to have been president of his Condo Association for 22 years. Bob and Judy were fond of traveling especially enjoyed Hawaii, which they visited 12 times. Bob knew his way around a map or an atlas, and never got lost on any of his travels. In his free time, Bob was a deer hunter in his younger years as well as an avid reader. One of Bob's best qualities was his sense of humor. He always had a joke for his family and friends. Bob's kind and funny personality will be missed by the family and friends he leaves behind.
Memorial Saturday, November 4, 2023 visitation 11:30am at St. Paul of Tarsus Church 41300 Romeo Plank at Canal until time of Mass at 12:00pm. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's name are appreciated to St. Paul of Tarsus food pantry. Please share memories with the family at their "online guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
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Cheryl Saloka
September 21, 2023
Mr. Thomas was the sweetest, funniest, most caring man. He was like a second father to me growing up on Judy Drive. He always looked out for me and made sure I was on the straight and narrow. He found a way to make us laugh with his wit and dry sense of humor. My very favorite memory of him, which I will always hold dear in my heart is dancing to "Lady in Red" with him at Lisa's wedding. I was a bridesmaid and coincidentally we were wearing red! I ran into him and Mrs. Thomas one day a while back and I had my son with me who was just an infant then. I told him I was a single mom and he told me he was very proud of me raising my son on my own and if anyone could do it I could. I know he will be dearly missed!
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