James D. Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Rensselaer, New York

James D. Thomas

July 15, 1946 - October 12, 2025 (79 years old)

Rensselaer, New York

James D. Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Rensselaer, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home

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James D. Thomas

July 15, 1946 - October 12, 2025 (79 years old)

Rensselaer, New York

James D. Thomas Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 12, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James D. Thomas (Rensselaer, New York). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin D. Thomas and Jane Thomas (Brown); and his wife Mariah G. Thomas. He is survived by: his sons, Matthew D. Thomas (Jamie) and Michael J. Thomas; and his sister Beth DiBiasio.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc. (165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Contributions in James's memory may be made to Danna Farber Cancer Institute.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home



Thu

Oct 16

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc.
165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Thu

Oct 16

Funeral service

12:00 PM

J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc.
165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144

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