This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Kevin Monroe Thomas, 64, born on July 13, 1952 and passed away on October 27, 2016.
Despite excellent care from the hospital, deep love from his partner Margie Fine, his family and dear friends, the onset of a massive infection sent him into sepsis from which he never recovered. Kevin was a loving son of Carol and Laura Thomas, father to Stephen and Lissie, brother of Paul and late sister Marla. Kevin loved singing with Park Slope singers, was the director of a Meet-Up Divorce support group, dedicated board member of the Parris Foundation and his coop.
In June, 2016 he became Senior Business Analyst at Weil Cornell Medicine. He was also a professional deejay and photographer who took enormous pleasure in sharing his talents with those he loved and believed in.
Kevin was an extraordinarily ethical and generous man—a mensch--with a strong belief in fairness and social justice. He was an incredible intellect who exemplified the power and beauty of logical reasoning, mathematics, programming and problem-solving. And did he love music!
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Parris Foundation which is a Harlem-based community program promoting educational opportunities and fostering awareness in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM): S.T.E.M.ulating minds and magnifying dreams through scholarship and community outreach. http://www.stemulatingminds. org/
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I'm in RTC mode (refuse to care, usually about where to go for lunch)
If I'm lyin' I'm dyin'
Oh, I'm just a good ol' country boy
Ya gotta come back to Brooklyn!
Kevin was a wonderful friend and colleague. I miss him terribly.
I will remember you happy, relaxed, easy in your own skin. You and Margie found each other against the odds and packed every day with love, joy, and adventure. You gave the rest of us a contact high! We will miss you greatly; rest in peace.
My heart goes out to Marjorie and the rest of Kevin's family. Rest in peace, my friend.
I'm SO sad for you and for Kevin. You so totally deserved the happiness of being together with him. He was aware of the magnificence and worthiness of you, as we discussed you together. Having lost the love of my life rather suddenly a year and a half ago, I feel I know a bit of what you're feeling. If you need anything from me, let me know. I know there's really nothing to do or say right now, but give hugs. I'm sending you one. Let me know when I can give you a real one.
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I don't have any pictures of Kevin Thomas and me; most of our 16-year friendship existed before/ outside of social media. A typical Friday or Saturday night in high school would go like this: Party Club would be lounging around 438 12th St, eating Annie's mac & cheese, watching Popular or Sailor Moon. Kevin would come home late from work, kiss Lissie on the forehead, put on music, tell us about his day. In the morning, he would make turkey bacon, down it with pineapple juice (what was it with the pineapple juice?), be out the door before we were fully awake.
One time, he started calling me "Sue" and I started calling him "Dad" -- I don't remember the origins of those nicknames.
One time, he DJed our friend's bat mitzvah and it was soooooo weeeeird to have Lissie's dad as the DJ.
One time, I baked him a pineapple upside down cake to thank him for something (can't remember what) because I knew it was his favorite.
One time, I called him when I was scared to come out to my parents and he reassured me that in the grand scheme of parent problems, your kid being gay should be a non-issue.
One time, I asked him for help buying a new laptop and he gave me wayyyy more advice than I anticipated.
One time, when my brother died, he came over and took Zohar shopping for ingredients to make shakshuka so that we could all have breakfast.
He was a really good pretend dad to me, and an even better real dad to Lissie Thomas and Stephen Thomas. Thank you, Kevin.
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Hey Kevin...I have a quick project related question...
Sure Kareen...but first let me ask when will you wise up and move to Brooklyn?
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Just learned about my cousin Kevin Thomas, passing. He was a wonderful, smart and warm person. The world is not a better place without him. I'm grateful for his visit earlier this year. We shared a lot of laughs that visit. Gonna miss you!
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Rest In Peace, dear Kevin. You shall be missed forever. You have touched so many lives in ways that no one but you could. How lucky I feel that you were such a big and powerful part of my life.
Since hearing the news yesterday, I've been trying to find the words to express the deep sadness I feel over the loss of my former co-worker and friend Kevin Thomas and I am simply at a loss...
All I know is, I'm heartbroken, humbled and thankful to have had the opportunity to know him! Rest in Paradise my friend.
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That quick mind, that great smile and the warmth and the twinkle in his eye, and the great generosity and spirit he shared with so many- it is so hard to think that Kevin has gone on. It has been many years, but I will always be grateful for the times we all spent together and our conversations as parents and friends, as we were handling the challenges around us, being grateful for our children's growth and creating great celebrations with his wonderful music and dance and good spirit. He will be so missed - even his wit in Facebook. Prayers for Kevin's journey and for Lissie and Stephen to treasure all the good they experienced with Kevin and know these joys will be a part of them forever.
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Marjorie Fine, my heart weeps for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kevin, presente! Shabbat shalom.
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Some people are blessed to have a love that last beyond a lifetime; that is Kevin and Marjorie. Thinking of you! — feeling heartbroken.
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But back then, I was both shocked and pleased when he said he was leaving Yale to pursue a career in NYC in computer programming without the need for a degree (just yet). Kindred spirits that we were, and like him, I also left Yale to pursue other adventures, and also obtained my degree many years later (I might not have, if I had not needed it to go to Law School in my 40's, LOL). The decades passed, and we were out of touch until that fateful reunion in '03 in New Haven (fateful, in that I was living abroad and had been ambivalent about the expense of coming to a Yale reunion weekend all the way from Europe). We were ecstatic to see each other again after so many years! Well, we had finally reconnected and we now stayed in touch and saw each other again for our 2013 Yale Reunion (I have posted some photos on FB), and I spent some time with him in Brooklyn before and after the reunion, and since. I repeatedly invited him to visit me in Miami Beach but he never did.
After years of instigating me (and my life's activities not permitting it before), I finally got to go to a Ruckus and had a blast, of course! I met Margie and some of his friends and felt that we now had a chance to stay connected and see each other more often; I so looked forward to the next Ruckus and reunion. We now stayed in touch often, calling each other spontaneously, and for birthdays, etc. We commiserated when needed, and shared many things friends do. I gave him a custom-made t-shirt I had made for his next-to-last birthday that combined "BK" (for Brooklyn) with the image of double record players DJ's used to use into an abstract skull shape; I also have one like it. He loved it and sent me a photo of him wearing it. He was my best friend. I miss you terribly, Kevin! I know that Heaven is dancing and listening to some kick-ass music now!
Rest in power and in peace Kevin Thomas. We love you so dearly Marjorie Fine.
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RIP.
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
A lovely person. Kind, funny, smart, open minded, a good conversationalist. I didn't know you as well as I could have for sure, but I feel like we lost one of the great ones. All the wonderful things your friends and family have said make me want to be a better person tomorrow. We will all carry you forward in that way. Peace and love to your family and loved ones, Kevin Thomas.
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Kevin Thomas I hope wherever you are you have lots of packs of gum, crazy code to commune with, your sister to keep you company, pineapple juice to drink when cocktails are being had, music to dance to and to make others dance to. I know you will always have the love of all the people whose life you made better. You will be so sorely missed. Have an endless Ruckus in the sky for us.
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A friend died suddenly and without warning today. It reminds me that life is short, precious and to cherish every moment because you never know when it will end. For him it was too soon, too abrupt and life unfairly taken from him. You will be missed Kevin Thomas. You won't soon be forgotten. You touched many. I hope you are singing with the angels.
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Today the world lost a fine human. Kevin Thomas went suddenly. I am at a loss for words. To know him was to love him. Gentle, kind, brilliant, funny, passionate...can't believe he's gone just like that. Take the time now hug the ones you love and tell them so.
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My heart aches at the sudden loss of Kevin Thomas today. He was one of the finest programmers I've ever known and learned from. I always was very excited when I knew he would be coming to our offices or coming to a celebration. This man knew his stuff and had great taste in music and could chew a pack of gum like no one else. I'll be keeping Kevin's family in my thoughts and keeping Kevin's enthusiasm for life and the future in my heart and soul. Thank you Kevin.
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I can't really find the words right now to say what I want to about Kevin Thomas but he exuded love and positivity and I am a better friend, mother and wife for having known him.
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The world lost an amazing man today. May you have an unlimited supply of gum and amazing company. Thank you for all that you taught me Kevin. Rest In Peace.
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A dear friend left us today. Kevin Thomas was a prince among men. 15 Years and 19 days ago I met Kevin, who I liked to sometimes call KT and the Sunshine band, mostly because he was almost always sunny, and partially because it seemed somehow quirkily appropriate to name him after a 70s dance band. In those early days he welcomed we with such openness and sincerity. He patiently explained the crazy inner workings of Ovid, and made me feel welcome in his team. And when, in one CCS triage meeting I finally understood what they meant when they were talking about THE CGI - I knew I had Kevin to thank.
Over the ensuing years we shared good times and bad. There was office drama, nights out, thai food lunches, Brooklyn lunches, shared rides back to Brooklyn, 12 bars, Ruckuses, and so many wonderful conversations. He was simply "good people". I am lucky to have known him. Truly.
My heart goes out to Marjorie who he loved so much and to his family who he cherished. Hopefully they can take a little solace in knowing he was truly admired, respected and loved. And when these tears dry a bit, and the utter shock and disbelief and sadness lessens a tad, I shall remember with a smile; the gum, the crazy inbox with tens of thousands of emails, the christmas vest, the matching Santa hat, that damn bell that he sometimes rang when Don Kauffman did not. His glossary. His laugh. The occasional Amaretto Sour. Pulling us out to dance during Ruckus. The picture taking. His love of music. HIs warmth and affection. RIP my friend. You will be missed. I will miss you.
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Thank you Kevin Thomas -- how lucky were we to have known you. You funny, bright, good soul! Damn.
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My friend Kevin Thomas passed away earlier today. What a fine and upstanding man he was. Incredibly smart but humbled. Great family man and awesome friend, father, brother and son. His presence will be missed. Sleep well my friend, tell my son I say hello and I love him ❤❤❤
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