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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Peter John
Thomas
Feb 23, 1926 — Oct 10, 2016
Obituary
Peter John Thomas
February 23, 1926 – October 10, 2016
Peter Thomas formerly of Newark, NJ and resident of Hearthstone Assisted Living in Reading, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 10, 2016 peacefully in his sleep at St Joseph's Hospital in Reading, PA. Peter was the loving and devoted husband of the late Frederica Thomas. Born in Biddeford Maine and raised in Newark NJ, he was the devoted son of the late John and Pota Thomas. Peter served in the Navy during WWII. Upon return, he received a degree from Bloomfield College and then served as a Newark Police Officer until his retirement in 1983. He will be remembered for his many decades of support for Essex Catholic and St. Benedicts Prep HS wrestling, and his favorite saying when he thought opponents were stalling, "He's sucking wind". Peter leaves behind; his loving son John K. Thomas, husband of Angela, of Pine Brook NJ, daughter, Ericka Thomas-Ernst, wife of Kevin Ernst of Fleetwood, PA and his loving Sister Mary Marolakos of Newark NJ. 7 grandchildren; Michelle Thomas, Austin Ernst, Zachary Ernst, Alexis Thomas, Marcus Ernst, Peter Thomas, and Gianna Ernst, 1 great-grandchild, Capri Fitzgerald.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in memory of Peter Thomas to the charity of your choice.
A celebration of Peter's life will take place on Sunday October 23, 2016 at 4:30 PM at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church 1110 Snyder Road West Lawn, PA with Pastor Eric Goldsborough officiating. Friends may call at the church from 2:00 to 4:30.
Peter will receive a military burial on Monday October 24, 2016 from Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetary. Please meet at the Cemetery for 11:00 A.M.
February 23, 1926 – October 10, 2016
Peter Thomas formerly of Newark, NJ and resident of Hearthstone Assisted Living in Reading, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 10, 2016 peacefully in his sleep at St Joseph's Hospital in Reading, PA. Peter was the loving and devoted husband of the late Frederica Thomas. Born in Biddeford Maine and raised in Newark NJ, he was the devoted son of the late John and Pota Thomas. Peter served in the Navy during WWII. Upon return, he received a degree from Bloomfield College and then served as a Newark Police Officer until his retirement in 1983. He will be remembered for his many decades of support for Essex Catholic and St. Benedicts Prep HS wrestling, and his favorite saying when he thought opponents were stalling, "He's sucking wind". Peter leaves behind; his loving son John K. Thomas, husband of Angela, of Pine Brook NJ, daughter, Ericka Thomas-Ernst, wife of Kevin Ernst of Fleetwood, PA and his loving Sister Mary Marolakos of Newark NJ. 7 grandchildren; Michelle Thomas, Austin Ernst, Zachary Ernst, Alexis Thomas, Marcus Ernst, Peter Thomas, and Gianna Ernst, 1 great-grandchild, Capri Fitzgerald.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in memory of Peter Thomas to the charity of your choice.
A celebration of Peter's life will take place on Sunday October 23, 2016 at 4:30 PM at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church 1110 Snyder Road West Lawn, PA with Pastor Eric Goldsborough officiating. Friends may call at the church from 2:00 to 4:30.
Peter will receive a military burial on Monday October 24, 2016 from Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetary. Please meet at the Cemetery for 11:00 A.M.
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