ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: THOMAS, ROBERT "BOB" MORET, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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THOMAS, ROBERT "BOB" MORET, SR.
(April 10, 1924 - July 25, 2012)

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Robert “Bob” Moret Thomas, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. 

Beloved husband of Elaine deVerges Thomas for 64 years. Father of Robert 
Thomas, Jr. and spouse Annette, Leila Ann Thomas Dragon and spouse David and 
Scott G. Thomas and spouse Mary. Grandfather of Angelique Thomas Johnson and 
spouse Michael, Christie Marie Dragon, Rachel Thomas Uribe and spouse Andres, 
Kevin Patrick Dragon, Bradley John Thomas, David Robert Thomas, Andrew Dall 
Thomas, Sarah Marie Thomas and Aimee Lynn Thomas. Great-grandfather of Lucien 
Michael Uribe. Son of the late Dall and Louise Moret Thomas. Brother of John 
Dall Thomas and spouse Ines and the late Dall L. Thomas, Allen Thomas and Mary 
Thomas Kammer. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Age 88 years. A native of New Orleans and a resident of Covington, LA for the 
past 21 years. A graduate of Jesuit High School, Loyola School of Business and 
Loyola School of Law. Bob was known affectionately by his grandchildren as 
“Pal”, served in the Pacific during WWII for 2 and ½ years. A successful 
businessman, served as CEO of R.M. Thomas and Company Insurance Agency, 
Chairman of the Board of Homeseekers Saving and Loan Association and was 
involved in numerous charities, church and social outreach programs including 
St. Tammany Mentoring Service. Bob was a Manresa man.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service 
at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 4465 Hwy 190 East Service Rd., Covington, 
LA 70433 on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:30 AM. Visitation, AT THE CHURCH, 
from 10:30 AM until service time. Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer either Masses or donations to 
either Pennies for Bread C/O St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd., St. Benedict, 
LA 70457 or to Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Building Fund.

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