Thomas, Salim Charles Jr., 71, of Coral Springs, passed away December 11, 2011. He was born April 20, 1940 in Buffalo, New York to the late Salim Charles and Adele (nee Busamra) Thomas. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Antoinette (nee Trimboli), his children, Jackie (Craig) Pruzan, Michael (Laura) Thomas, Lisa (Miguel) Caraballo, Andrea (Bruce) Boddie, grandchildren, Alexandra Pruzan, Zackary (Brenda Vorisek) Pruzan, Francesca Pruzan, Emily Thomas, Michael Thomas, Joseph Caraballo, Nicholas Caraballo, Samilove Boddie, Dominic Boddie, mother-in-law, Catarina Trimboli. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, George & Joe, sisters, Dolores & Sadie and father-in-law, Joseph. A Celebration of Life Memorial Mass will be Saturday, December 17, 2011, 10:30am at Mary, Help of Christians Catholic Church, 5980 University Drive, Coral Springs. The family requests that no flowers be sent.