Christopher P. “Chris” Thomas, beloved husband of Cheryl (Oliveira) Thomas and devoted father of Courtney, passed away on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at the age of 49. Born in Malden, he is the loving son of Peter and Mary Ann (Artesani) Thomas.
Chris entertained his family with jokes, his fine singing and his quick wit. The life of the party, he made friends wherever he went; you’d often find him with them at his favorite hometown spots. Chris also enjoyed weightlifting at the gym, gaming on his iPad and being with his beloved dogs, Jayce and Nala. Chris was a graduate of North Reading High School and was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division. Chris worked as an electrician and was in the IBEW Local 103 Union. He worked diligently to support his family. Chris had a heart of gold. He lived a life full of love for family and friends. He was always there to help someone in need.
Cherished by his entire family, especially his nieces and nephews, his greatest joy came from the love and time he spent with his daughter, his pride and joy, Courtney and his loving wife of seventeen years, Cheryl.
Chris will be deeply missed by all the people he knew and lives he touched.
In addition to Cheryl, Courtney, and Peter and Mary Ann, he is the Son-in-law of Daniel Oliveira of Stoneham and Elaine Oliveira of North Reading. Dear brother of Michelle Reid and her husband Glenn of N. Reading, Joseph L. Thomas of N. Reading and Jessica Bees and her husband Eric of Saugus. Brother-in-law of Dan Oliveira and his wife Cathy of N. Reading and Danielle O’Neal of Bradford. Chris is the cherished uncle of Michael O'Neal and Casey O'Neal of Bradford, Daniel Oliveira and Dylan Oliveira of North Reading, Thomas Bees of Saugus, Sommer Reid and Danika Reid of North Reading, Deanna Oliveira of North Reading and Isla Bees of Saugus.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rte. 62), North Reading on Wednesday, Sept. 28th at 10:30am. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, North Reading.
Visiting hours in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28) NORTH READING on Tuesday from 4-8pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Chris' Memory to the North East Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970 or at www.northeastanimalshelter.org.
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