JOHN G. THOMAS, 81, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, Dec. 13th at the Quincy Medical Center. Mr. Thomas was born in Quincy and was a lifelong resident. He worked most of his life in the Quincy Syrian Bakery started by his father, George Thomas. The Thomas family were bakers in Syria for three generations, before coming to America and starting the business in Quincy Point. In 1952, it was believed to be the only mechanically operated Syrian bakery in the world. When his father died in the 1960's, John maintained the daily operations of the business along with his family until his retirement in the early 1980's.
As a hobby, he built grandfather clocks, detailed scale models of ocean sea vessels, built and flew scale model remote controlled airplanes and was also interested in archery. His favorite pet companion was an Amazon parrot, which he used to take with him on his trips to various stores around Quincy.
He was the father of Frank G. Thomas of Scituate, Mona M. Wirthner of Switzerland, Brenda M. Schembri of San Francisco, the late Stephen Thomas and the late Christopher Thomas. Brother of Louis Thomas of Quincy, Edward Thomas of Roxbury, Victoria Thomas of Canton, the late Alexander Thomas, the late Jim Thomas and the late Helen Joseph. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 28th at 10 AM at St. Joseph's Church, 556 Washington St., Quincy.
Visiting hours and flowers omitted by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the charity of choice.
The interment will be in Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy.