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John Thomas Obituary
44, a lifelong resident of Stamford, beloved husband of Samah Chadli Thomas and father of baby Salma, beloved son of Emanuel and Vasiliki Thomas, and younger brother of Anastasios (Stas) Thomas, lost his battle with soft sarcoma cancer on March 2, 2008.
He was born April 6, 1963 in Stamford, graduated from Rippowam High School, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree with honors from Boston University, and received his Masters Degree, also with honors, from Northeastern University, in Boston. He was a computer network engineer with such diverse companies as Perkin Elmer, Purdue Pharma, and most recently, EMC in White Plains, NY. He had a vast knowledge of, and appreciation for, art (including comic book art), music and sports (including basketball). He enjoyed traveling abroad to various locations including Greece, Morocco and the Great Wall of China. He was also a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of The Archangels in Stamford.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday March 6, 2008 10:30AM at the Church of the Archangels 1572 Bedford St. Stamford. Burial will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 2900 Summer St. on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. A prayer service will be held Wednesday at 7PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute's Research Center for Soft Sarcoma Cancer, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA as well as to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangels, 1527 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06905.
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Samah Thomas
March 14, 2008
John was my best friend. A great husband and the most wonderful father to our baby Salma.John was a great guy to hang out with: he loved Music, Arts,Sports , movies and mostly his comic books.
His kindness is endless and his heart is so big even after his passing, I can feel his spirit around us. What a great guy and what a huge loss!
Karima El-Azhari
March 7, 2008
Our heart goes out to John's beautiful family, Samah and Salma. I was a student of Samah's and became her friend. Her husband's kindness towards me and my family was very touching and I am so happy that the days he passed with Samah were so full of joy. I hope that the wonderful memories of Samah has of him enjoying Europe and Morocco, supporting her as aloving husband and giving birth to a beautiful baby girl are a comfort to her throughout the days ahead. We will be here for you.
Karima, Deyah, Safiya, Jawed El-Azhari
Gordon Senzer
March 6, 2008
I first met John in college, years ago....
More recently I had the pleasure of spending time with him in Boston while he was undergoing treatment for the disease.
John's attitude was amazing! It was as if the cancer was merely a nuisance. Clearly, his focus was on his wife and new daughter. I know they were his joy and passion. My condolences to them, the rest of his beloved family and all the friends who will miss him so much. I am thankful for the opportunity to have known John.
Tammy Davis
March 4, 2008
I will miss John. He was my friend, with the odd and quirky sense of humor, who loved graphic novels and film noir, and who collected a wide assortment of toys and figurines. It was always a delight to visit his office or go to his home. He broaden my awareness and appreciation of the "non-mainstream" items that gave life a little more meaning (and a lot more interest). His generousity was boundless and he never complained about what life served up to him. I will miss him deeply.
My heart goes out to Samah and Salma and to his parents, brother, and many, many friends.
Tammy
Terry Brogan
March 4, 2008
Our hearts go out to John's family.
Colin and Terry Brogan
John spanakos
March 4, 2008
My most sincere sympathies and condolences, to the family of, John Emanuel Thomas. Eonia tou i Mnimi.
Dave Larsen
March 4, 2008
John was one of my closest friends since our days at Boston University. We shared many fun adventures, taking road trips and attending concerts. I owe my love of cult movies to John. He had a cynical, sarcastic sense of humor that always made me laugh. Underneath was a warm, caring person who would go out of his way to see me, whether it meant driving to Enfield or Ohio.
Beth and I will never forget the wonderful wedding of John and Sam. I'm glad that I got to visit last fall with John, Sam and their beautiful baby, Salma. Even when he was sick, John was so full of joy about his wife and child.
I will miss John very much. We had a lot of great times and I will treasure those memories forever.
Beth and I will keep John in our hearts and our prayers. We offer our deepest condolences to Sam, Salma, John's parents, and Stas.
March 4, 2008
My most sincere sympathis and condolences.
John spanakos
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