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11/04/2022 10:54 AMJoseph J. “Joe” Thomas of Branford, beloved husband of Lenora Novak Thomas, died Oct. 31 at Connecticut Hospice. Joe was born in New Haven, on June 25, 1938, a son of the late Joseph W. and Estelle Musial Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of Branford.
He had worked as a service advisor for Volkswagen for over 25 years. He enjoyed nature and walks in the woods.
Besides Lenora, Joe is survived by his children, Lenora (Leonard) Barraco of Branford, and Joseph M. (Sandra) Thomas of Clinton; his granddaughter Jamie (Steven) Travaglino; and great-grandson Gavin Travaglino. He is also survived by his brother David Thomas of Branford; and his sister Susan McGuire of East Haven; and several nieces and nephews.
His family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Connecticut Hospice for the care they gave to Joe.
His funeral was Nov. 4, at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford and a Mass of Christian Burial followed in St. John Bosco Parish at St. Mary Church, 731 Main Street, Branford. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. Visiting hours were on Nov. 3. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. For directions and online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com.