Richard F. Thomas

Richard F. Thomas, age 68, of Perry died on Friday December 26th at his home in Perry. He was born on February 25, 1946 in Rochester, New York a son of the late Edward F. and Bernadine R. (Houck) Thomas.
Richard had worked for the former Sonyea State Home in Sonyea as a cook.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching TV, playing chess and painting on glass.
He is survived by his wife: Shirley D. (Schafer) Thomas whom he married on January 27, 1979, a daughter: Katrina Thomas of Dansville, a step-son: Lance (Christine) Lawton of Perry, 2 step-daughters: Marcia (Charles Thomas) Lawton of Arkport, Mona (Robert) Lawton-Yott of Bath, a sister: Sue Thomas of Perry, 4 brothers: Edward (Mary) Thomas of Brockport, Robert Thomas of Fl., Kenneth Thomas of Rochester, Gordon (Donna) Thomas of Avon, along with several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a sister and her husband Bernadine (William) Jackson.
Family and friends may call from 11am-1pm on Wednesday December 31st at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry where services will follow at 1pm.
He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.
Memorials may be made to the family.