Obituary: John W. Thomas, 69, Of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home

DANBURY, — John W. Thomas, 69, of Danbury, best known as "Uncle John" of the company he owned and operated, Uncle John’s Asphalt Seal Coat Company of Danbury, died on Saturday evening, April 6, 2024, at Danbury Hospital.

Uncle John was born in Mt. Kisco, NY on November 4, 1954, and was a lifelong resident of Danbury where he attended local schools. He has been in the asphalt and sealcoat business for many years. John enjoyed NASCAR, collecting model cars and restoring old classic and antique automobiles.

He is survived by a son, John Michael Thomas; a brother, Walter Thomas; two sisters, Linda Thomas and Laurie Adams; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, including niece Jamie Thompson and nephew Shawn Thompson.

The family will receive friends in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9 Granville Avenue, Danbury on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. A Prayer Service will commence at 4:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. Meredith Payton and the Rev. Wanda Payton.