Anthony Louis Thomas, 71, peacefully went home to be with the

Lord in paradise on Sunday morning, February 22, 2026 at

Norwalk Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1954 in Norwalk, CT

to Louis Noah Thomas and Annie Jane Thomas.

Anthony graduated from Brien McMahon High School, Class of

1972 and continued his education at The University of

Connecticut-Stamford Campus in Stamford, CT. His hobbies were

baseball, basketball, and reading.

He ultimately enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a man of

great faith deeply rooted in God. He lived with purpose, guided

by faith, and left a lasting impact on those around him. He had

a quiet compassionate spirit and an unwavering loyalty

toward his family. Family meant everything to him.

He is survived by his brother, Lee Thomas and his sister, Kathy

Thomas, both of Norwalk, CT; nephews Shaun Skrondale, of

Sioux Falls, SD and Jason Thomas (Emily) of Jacksonville, FL;

four great nieces, Trinity of Arizona and Taleah, Ariana, and

Alyuia of Sioux Falls, SD; and uncle, Benny Murphy (Catherine)

of Madison, FL.

Anthony was predeceased by his parents, Louis Noah Thomas and

Annie Jane Thomas; grandfather, Benny Murphy, Sr.;

grandmother, Fannie Murphy; uncles Pet (Mary) Mobley, Robert

(Lorraine) Wright, Alfred Murphy, and Edward (Jeanette) Murphy;

and aunts Ruthie Flowers and Dorothy Strozier.