AFTER GLOW

I'd like the memory of me

to be a happy one,

I'd like to leave an afterglow

of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo

whispering softly down the ways,

Of happy times and laughing times

and bright and sunny days.

Beloved brother of John Lima of East Boston, James Lima of Ohio, Virginia Martelli of Revere, and the late Gloria Deaveau.

Cherished grandfather of 10 adored grandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street (Orient Heights) East Boston on Monday March 12th, 2007 at 9:00am. Funeral Mass in the St. Joseph-St. Lazarus Church, 59 Ashley Street, East Boston at 10:00am.

Visiting hours are on Sunday March 11th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Thomas was born in Boston in 1934. He served his country as a Sergeant from 1960 to 1962, and worked for many years for Logan Lock. Thomas passed away suddenly at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. He was 72 years of age.

Memorial donations in Thomas' memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston MA 02215.

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude in at the chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elm Street, Everett.