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Wednesday
30
July
Calling Hours
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Mulryan Funeral Home
725 Hebron Ave.
Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States
Thursday
31
July
Funeral Mass
10:00 am
Thursday, July 31, 2025
St. Paul Church
2577 Main St.
Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States
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Constantine constantine posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Though bit was expected it is always a sad day when one we love leaves this earth We Barbara and I as neighbors appreciate what you and Skip brought to our town it’s been our pleasure knowing you and your family as friends and neighbors
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Kathleen Sullivan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Mrs. Thomas, Joanne, Jenna, and Family,
I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Commissioner Thomas. He was not only an exceptional public servant but also a true pillar of the 100 Club and Police Memorial communities. On a personal note, he was an incredible source of support and kindness to my family, and I can only imagine how many others were touched by his steady and compassionate spirit. May the loving memories you hold of him bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
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David Dearborn posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Sending condolences to the family of Chief and Commissioner Thomas. If there is a model for the finest qualities of public service in Glastonbury, the State of Connecticut and beyond--and for a genuinely nice guy--it would be Skip Thomas. A sentence from the beautiful obituary captures what so many feel: "Skip will be remembered for many wonderful different things but most importantly for helping others and treating everyone with respect, a legacy he has passed on to his children and grandchildren and everyone who knew him." Rest in peace, sir.
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Steve Oborski posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Dear Thomas Family, Jane, Joanne Jenna:
Words can not express the pain and sorrow for your loss….Seldom do great inspirational men come along and Skip was the one in a million in every way. I enjoyed my days and time..... the many years working with Skip in the Youth and detective divisions in Glastonbury. We later diverged into different careers outside of Glastonbury Police Department but within the same fields…..
Please know that Debbie and I wish you and your family the strength and peace to endure this most difficult time in your lives.
Steve and Debbie Oborski
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Debbie Banahan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Dear Jane, Jenna, Joanne and the entire family,
Our sincerest condolences to all of you. We are forever grateful for all Skip did for my mother and father. His help made it possible for my dad to stay at home a little longer. May you find comfort in all of your memories of the good times with him.
Steve and Debbie Banahan
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Suzanne Aberg posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Dear Jane, Joanne and Jenna - I was so saddened to learn of the loss of Skip, your husband and dad. I lived up the street from you on Weir St. many years ago and was a babysitter for the girls when they were very young. I always appreciated Mr. Thomas’ role in the High School in the 70’s and felt safe when he was nearby. I remember as his career advanced my family was proud to be a reference for him. You were our neighbor and friend, we have such fond memories of your family. May he rest in peace and may your loving memories heal you.
Suzanne Rakowski Aberg
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Terri Perrone posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
What a wonderful man. I was so saddened to hear the news of Skip’s passing. My children and I will be forever grateful for his kindness and generosity after my husband’s passing. My sincere condolences to his family, may God bring you comfort.
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Greg Hancock posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
My sincere condolences to the entire Thomas family. Skip was a man of great integrity and true kindness. He will surely be missed by all. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Monday, July 28, 2025
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Jane and family, Fran and I with family are sending condolences to a great father, husband, grandfather and friend. The gatherings over at my sister Nancy and friend Margaret house near Eastbury pond were priceless and events at Methodist nearby were priceless. Skip will be sorely missed and May he Rest in Peace as he continues his connections with Law Enforcement up in heaven
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Eileen Cullinane posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
Sincere condolences to all the family from the Cullinanes, especially Eileen. Skip will be missed by all Glastonbury residents to whom he ministered and shared in life. His life was an example of Christian giving for all who new him. May he rest in peace and his life be the impetus for others to serve where there is need.
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Rick and Kathy Dyer posted a condolence
Monday, July 28, 2025
Skip brought great competence and humanity to the very demanding positions in law enforcement that he held for half a century. Just as importantly, he was a wonderful person! Our condolences to all the Thomas family.
Rick and Kathy Dyer
ECHS ‘68
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Arthur Meister posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
I will always remember Skip as a do-er, a person who made things “happen.” A remarkable guy who leaves a large void to all who had the privilege to know him.
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Audrey Yellen Quinlan posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
A remarkable man with a remarkable wife and family. May God bless Skip. May God bless his devoted family.
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Vincent E. McSweeney posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
My sincere sympathies and sincere condolences in your loss of a fine man, may GOD BLESS you.
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Jay B. Levin posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Skip was an outstanding person & an exemplar of all the best in law enforcement & the criminal justice system in CT. May his memory live on as a blessing for his family & who were honored to know him & work with him.
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Tom Malin posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
I was saddened to hear of the passing of “Skip” Thomas. Skip and I were classmates at East Catholic and he was just a wonderful person with a great smile and always pleasant words to say about everyone. My prayers and condolences to the Thomas family on the loss of such an incredible person. Know that Skip is at peace with our Heavenly Father and watching over all of us. God Bless
Tom Malin
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Tom Moriarty Jr posted a condolence
Sunday, July 27, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Skip's passing. We grew up together in Glastonbury and went to East Catholic together. What a great guy! My condolences and prayers are with his family.
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Doug Pesce posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2025
As a member of the Federal government (US Dept of Homeland Security) assigned in CT, I can say Commissioner Thomas was one of the most respectful, upstanding people in the State. He always welcomed participation of outside agencies and worked hard to promote harmony and synergy amongst us all. He will be sorely missed by my wife, Lee, and me and certainly by most every agency in the State. Rest in Peace, Commissioner.
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Jim Ellison posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Jane, Jenna &Joanne
So very sorry to hear of Skips passing… thinking of you in this very difficult time time! May he Rest In Peace
Jim&Cindy Ellison
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Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Mrs. Thomas, Joanne, Jenna, and Family,
Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences on the passing of Chief Thomas. I will be forever grateful to him for giving me the opportunity to serve with the Glastonbury Police Department nearly 30 years ago, a role I continue to hold to this day and serve proudly in.
Over the years, no matter where his career took him, we remained in touch. I could always count on and look forward to his feedback, insight, and advice. He was truly a unicorn in this profession, always a teacher, always a mentor, but most of all, always a friend. No matter the issue or scenario I brought to him, he was a guiding light, a trusted source of wisdom whom I deeply respected and appreciated. He supported my career every step of the way, never hesitating to serve as a reference or champion my aspirations.
Chief Thomas also became close with my family. In 2021, when I lost two of my siblings (five weeks apart), he called almost daily, checking in, offering support, and asking if my family or I needed anything. He formed a strong bond with my brother Matt in Westerly, and their conversations about policing, leadership, and administration were frequent and meaningful. Matt would often tell me what a remarkable friend and resource the Chief had become to him, and I couldn’t agree more. Chief Thomas was an anomaly, truly one of a kind. They broke the mold with him.
In closing, I owe a debt of gratitude to Chief Thomas and to the entire Thomas family for sharing such an extraordinary man with me over the past 30-plus years. He will never be forgotten.
May he rest in peace.
Mark Catania
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Frank Griffin posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2025
To the family of “Skip” Thomas. Please accept my sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. As a member of the CSP I worked several cases with Skip when he was the Vernon Police Chief. Years later I worked under him when he was the Commissioner of the CSP. He was a genuine, honorable, sincere and professional human being. It was an honor to have known him. To know him was to love him. I’m glad I called him several weeks ago to talk and check on him. He is now with God’s Angels. “When you lose someone you love, you gain an Angel you know”. RIP my friend.
Frank Griffin CSP Major Ret.
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Fran Snyder posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Dearest Jane, Joanne, Jenna and family
Skip gave so much of himself to the police family. I thank you for supporting him in that. As a police L.O.D. widow he was always there for us. I would give him a telephone call and he'd always say "how can I help".
It wasn't the uniform that made him who he was it was his heart.
Family in blue
Fran Snyder
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James M Hankard posted a condolence
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Jane, Joanne and Jenna,
Words cannot begin to express how sorry we are to hear of Skip’s passing.
Skip was an example of strength, caring, compassion, dedication, and hard work in everything he did for his family and in his career. He was a leader in the law enforcement community for the State of CT.
Skip left an impression on our lives and my children’s lives that will not be forgotten.
His organizing of football games with our families on the Westerly beaches is among many of our great memories.
He will always be remembered as a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Our deepest condolences,
Jim and Carla Hankard
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Who We Are:
Mulryan Funeral Home is family owned and operated and has been serving Glastonbury and surrounding communities for many years.
Our Location:
725 Hebron Ave.
Glastonbury, CT
Phone: 860-652-4436