Thomas Cabral, 70, of East Hartford, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2018. Thomas was born on April 22, 1947 in Hartford and was the son of the late Manuel and Pauline (Dubrey) Cabral. Thomas retired from C & S Wholesale after working for many years in the equipment maintenance field. In his younger days, Thomas enjoyed playing in softball leagues and he was a longtime, dedicated fan of the N.E. Patriots. He leaves behind his sons; Thomas Cabral, II, of Meriden and Jesse Cabral of Florida, Thomas also leaves his daughters; Mary Price and Katie Cabral of Pennsylvania, his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He leaves his sisters Theresa ""Terry"" DeCarlo and her husband Mike, Carol Weller and Nancy Ward along with several relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Thomas was predeceased by his brother Philip Cabral. Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 from 4 to 7 pm at the D'Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopo.com.