Thomas, John E. age 88, of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, May 8, 2010. Beloved husband of Bessie K. (Karafotias) Thomas for 57 years. Adoring father of Athena Robbins and her husband Neil of Westford, and Glen E. Thomas and his wife Shirley of Chandler, AZ. Devoted grandfather of Margot Thomas of Chandler, AZ. Loving brother of Arthur Athanasiou of Norwell and Ben Athanasiou of Marshfield. Mr. Thomas served as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force during WW II. Graduate of Northeastern University, Class of 1952. Employed at Sylvania for 17 years and Raytheon for 23 years. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday May 13, at 10:00 AM. A funeral service will be held in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral Chapel, 162 Goddard Ave. Brookline at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Greek Orthodox Church, 162 Goddard Ave. Brookline, MA 02445. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600