James C. Thomas III Obituary
In loving memory of James C. Thomas III of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, who departed this world on January 23, 2025 at the age of 61. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father James C. Thomas, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Virginia A. Thomas (Bonanno); his children, Nicole T. Burns (Sean) of Harrisburg, PA, James C. Thomas IV (Jessica) of Downingtown, PA and Benjamin C. Thomas of Philadelphia, PA; his mother Margaret Thomas (Rollman) of Dallas, PA; his siblings, David C. Thomas (Tara) of Audubon, PA, John C. Thomas (Teri) of Dallas, PA, Michelle Duran (Tony) of Phoenixville, PA and Tracey Balestrieri (Angelo) of West Windsor, NJ; and his grandson Joseph James Thomas. He is also survived by his dad, brothers, and sons.
Visitation was held on Monday, January 27th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church (2800 Paxton Church Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the St. Mary's Cemetery (1594 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2800 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or the Esophageal Cancer Action Network online or via check, made out to ECAN P.O. Box 243, Stevenson, MD 21153. Esophageal Cancer Action Network P.O. Box 243, Stevenson, MD 21153 Donate to Charity St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church2800 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110Phone: 717-652-7701 Donate to Charity Keep James's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
