Loretta Marie Thomas, 70, of Montross Virginia passed away, November 3, 2018. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, daughter to the late Joseph and Dolores Palmisano and older sister to the late Stephen and Margret Palmisano. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend.

Loretta a former resident of Calvert County worked 30+ years for Giant Food at their main headquarters in Landover Maryland until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially grandsons Jack and Nick, gardening, shopping and going to Dover Downs to play the slots.

Loretta is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Robert (Bob), daughter Felicia and her husband Kevin Stoetzel of Huntingtown, MD, grandsons Jack and Nick, nephew Christopher Palmisano, niece Marianne Palmisano, and sister in-law Cheryl Cotton.

To honor Loretta, a celebration of life gathering will take place at a family friends’s home on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.