John J. Thomas, Jr., 80, of Framingham, MA passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2020, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Christina (Sommerville) for 53 years; father of Richard M. Thomas of Millbury and Jason A. Thomas of Natick; cherished grandfather of Sondra, Noah and Naomi; treasured brother of Barbara Rufo of Port St Lucie, FL and the late Gertrude Thomas; uncle to many nieces and nephews. John was fortunate to have great friends, Ray, Eddie, and Joe, that he treasured and spoke of often.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, John was active in the Framingham VFW and American Legion. He worked for the MBTA for many years as a bus driver and streetcar operator, where he formed countless wonderful friendships. John was proud of his accomplishments within the “T” and ATU union.
John also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching old movies, and listening to his beloved “Big Band Music.”
Due to the governor's ban on gatherings, services are postponed to late Spring. Please check back for more information.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.
