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William Thomas

October 23, 1951 — November 11, 2015

William (Bill) Thomas, Age 64, of Marathon, FL and Sodus Point, NY, passed away on November 11, 2015 at Kendall Regional Medical Center, in Miami, FL.

He was born in Ashland, PA on October 23, 1951, to William H. Thomas and Leona (nee Kimmel) Thomas.

Bill was the Manager of worldwide Tooling for Eastman Kodak, where he worked for 35 years. He retired in 2005 and has spent the last 10 years fishing the Keys and Upstate NY; an outstanding fisherman who was a delight to all his fishing friends.

Bill was a member of the Matecumbe Anglers, where he was 2013 Offshore Angler of the Year and in 2014 was club Tournament Champion.  He was also a member of the Marathon Yacht Club; active in the Marathon Garden Club and the Sodus Bay Historical Society.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Leona Thomas.

He is survived by Rosemary Thomas, his loving wife of 41 wonderful years; Sister Maureen Herr (Jim); Sister-in-law Janice Bradt (Les); Brother-in-law Tom Felice (Karyn); Nephews: Donald Bradt (Jenny and little Joey), Daniel Bradt, Ryan Felice, and Kyle Felice, Doug Herr (Deb, Amanda, and Kristen); Scott Herr (Margie); Nieces: Meghan and Kayla.

Bill loved life, his wife, and fishing.  He was a great friend, uncle, and husband; always willing to help people and very outgoing.  He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at San Pablo Catholic Church, in Marathon, FL.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Bill Thomas to: Sodus Bay Historical Society, P.O. Box 94, Sodus Point, NY 14555.


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