Mr. Jeffrey Pike Thomas a longtime resident of Andover and beloved husband of Diane M. (Hartman) Thomas, died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Thursday, May 14, 2008. He was 59 years old.
Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on March 18, 1949, he was the beloved son of Nancy Jane (Pike) and the late Roland Thomas. On April 22, 1968 Jeff entered the Army and received his honorable discharge on November 12, 1970. He earned the rank of SP5 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign and Service Medals and the Good Conduct Medal for his distinguished service. Mr. Thomas was employed as a truck driver for DeMoulas for many years. He was an avid skier and loved to play tennis with Diane. He also enjoyed working in his yard and rollerblading. In his younger years, he played semi-pro baseball and was an avid sports fan.
He will be very sorely missed by his beloved wife, Diane and one son; Jared P. Thomas of Andover, one step-son; William P., IV and his wife Julianna DeLuca, one step-daughter; Kristen R. DeLuca and his mother-in-law; Deborah S. Hartman, one sister-in-law; Elizabeth and her husband, James Bacon, one brother-in-law; Richard and his wife Anne Hartman; several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog; Lange. He was also the son-in-law of the late H. Donald Hartman.
A Memorial Service was celebrated in the Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggett’s Pond Road, Andover, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 11 AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were omitted. Donations in Jeff’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.