Richard John Thomas age 60, of Elk Twp. formerly of Mantua passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Born in Camden, NJ to the late Robert Thomas and Elaine (nee Williams), he graduated from Haddon Twp. High School Class of 1980. He was the chief engineer at Hotel Rittenhouse in Philadelphia and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and trips to Lake Batsto. Most of all he loved his family and adored his two grandchildren.

Rich is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Thomas of Washington Twp.; two grandchildren, Lacey & Jackson Thomas; his sisters, Linda Passarella & her husband Ron, and Brenda Smith & her husband Jim; his brother, James Sanders & his wife Melanie; stepbrother,Terry Dyer; and stepsister, Laura Tucker.

Arrangements are private. Memories & condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.