John D. Thomas Jr - 88

1/21/1938 - 7/4/2026

John D. Thomas Jr. Age 88. Resident of Monee, formerly of Lansing, Riverdale and Harvey. Graduate of Chicago Vocational School “C.V.S” Class of 1955. Received his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology “I.I.T.” Class of 1961. Retired after over 40 years of service as an Electrical Engineer for Whiting Corporation. John enjoyed Carpentry, Movies and Bowling. Husband for 60 years of Emily nee Lobbia married at St Peter and Paul Church. Father of John (Cindy Graveline) Thomas and Laura (Brian) Brown. Grandfather of Lilah Brown. Son of the late Lucy nee Alex and John D. Thomas Sr. Brother of the late David Thomas. Uncle and friend of many. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Friday July 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm until time of Funeral Service 6:00 pm. Private internment St Casimir Cemetery, Chicago. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.

Visitation:

Friday July 10, 2026 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

Service:

Friday July 10, 2026 6:00 pm Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home

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Loree Galbreath (for John Galbreath)

Jul 10, 2026, 8:17 AM

So very sorry for your loss. My father John "Jack" Galbreath worked with John for many years at Whiting and spoke of him often. He is unfortunately unable to attend and sends his heartfelt condolences.

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Laura Thomas Brown

Jul 17, 2026, 12:01 PM

Thank you, Loree. I am John's daughter and he always spoke highly of your dad. I will pass on your condolences to my mother, Emily.

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