Thomas was born in Brooklyn New York on December 22, 1930 to father Vincent and mother Esther. He was the oldest of three children.
Thomas is survived by his children Diane(Joseph),Janet(Christopher),
Carol(David),Thomas, eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren and his dearest companion Kathy.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Esther, Josephine his sister Dorothy his brother Ernest and wife Susan.