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Brian E. Thomas, 60

August 31, 2017

Brian E. Thomas, 60, of West Lampeter Twp., passed away unexpectedly due to heart complications at his home on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Born in Huntington, NY, he was a son of the late Edward F. and Geraldine (Lubben) Thomas, and the beloved husband of Sondra D. (Chaffee) Thomas, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage.
Brian honorably served his country from 1976 through 1979 as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He was a postal carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for the past 29 years, currently working out of the Distribution Center on Marshall Avenue in Lancaster. Brian enjoyed being a Mets fan; was an avid weather watcher; and enjoyed photography and impersonating comic figures.

In addition to his wife, Brian is survived by his daughter, Sondra Victoria Thomas of Lancaster; his brother, Craig Thomas of East Northport, NY; his sister, Arlene Sforza of Patchogue, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 AM, followed by a Mass at 11 AM with Father O’Brien as Celebrant, on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Brian will be laid to rest in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

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Condolences to the Family

September 11, 2017

Sondra and Sondra V. – I am so very sorry for your loss. Respectfully,  Diane Smith.

September 10, 2017

Brian was the best facebook friend. Like a brother to me. You will be missed Mr. Catman   Michael Siegel  Macungie

September 10, 2017

My sympathy to Brians family. I loved joking with him about Seinfeld episodes. He was the first to tell me on Sept. 11th. about the the events in New York, I could see his sorrow on his face. Thanks for your service in the military and the U.S.P.S., a former co-worker, S.Wolf

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
501 East Orange Street
Lancaster, PA
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