Mr. Robert P. Thomas
March 15, 1942 - July 28, 2021
Robert P. Thomas, 79, of Cortland, passed away surrounded by his family while vacationing in Florida on July 28, 2021. Born March 15, 1942 in Cortland, Bob was a lifelong Cortland resident. He had retired from Northern Block in Cortland, and was previously employed by Brockway Motors and Contento's. He was a member of the D.A.V. and the Cortland Elks Lodge where he was a 5 time Exalted Ruler, District Deputy and State Vice-President. Bob was also a member of the Cortland Fire Dept. and was a past volunteer Chief. He is survived by his wife; Betty Tremacco Thomas and three sons; Randy Thomas of Bradenton, Fl; Paul (Terri) Thomas of Port Charlotte, Florida and Patrick (Amy Young) of Cortland, 7 grandchildren; Nathan, Megan, Taylor, Paxton, Crystal, Julieann and Scott., and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Jospeh Zareski serving as celebrant. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. in the Chapel of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St. Cortland, N.Y. www.riccardifuneralhome.com
Robert P. Thomas, 79, of Cortland, passed away surrounded by his family while vacationing in Florida on July 28, 2021. Born March 15, 1942 in Cortland, Bob was a lifelong Cortland resident. He had retired from Northern Block in Cortland, and... View Obituary & Service Information