Obituary of Helen T. Thomas

Thomas, Helen T. (nee Yarus) age 91 of Newfoundland at rest in Wanaque on January 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Willard W. Thomas. Loving Mother of David L. Thomas and his wife Beryl of Newfoundland and the late Barbara Pagano. Grandmother of five and Great Gandmother of six. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Born in Scranton, PA., she lived in Scranton, then in Paterson before moving to Newfoundland four years ago. She was a Coner for Johnson & Hardt Inc., Paterson, before retiring. Mrs. Thomas was a parishioner of St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson and a member of its Senior Citizens Club. She was also a member of the West Milford Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Thomas was a very kind and loving person. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial funeral home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Monday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson 9:30 AM. Entombment at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Paterson. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Association, Greater N.J. Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, N.J. 07834-1365 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.