Paul passed away Thursday morning, August 1, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Lynn.  He was 64 years of age.  Born in Chelsea, he is the son of the late Paul Thomas and Geraldine (Sadowski) Fillios.  Paul grew up in Everett, attending Everett public schools.  He graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1978.  Paul dedicated his working career in the carpet and flooring industry; he installed carpets and flooring for Chelsea Floor for over 20 years.  He later did sub-contract work for Bradford Carpet when they were located in Saugus.  Paul retired from the flooring industry in 2019.  He was a late member of the Cary Square Club and the Five-Two Club, both in Chelsea.  Paul enjoyed playing darts and enjoyed his time while playing on a dart league at The Line in Everett.  He will be forever cherished by all who loved him.

Paul is the devoted father of Karrisa Thomas of Chelsea, Danielle Thomas and her boyfriend Derek Cooke of Haverhill, Samantha Thomas and her boyfriend Thomas Haggerty of East Boston.  Beloved longtime partner of Ellen Lord of Peabody.  Former husband of the late Josephine A. (Ippolito) Thomas.  Dear brother of Kevin Thomas and his wife Deborah of Malden, Denise Thomas of NH, Lisa Henry of Chelsea, James "Jay" Thomas of Ayer, Brian Thomas of NC.  Brother-in-law of the late Rick Henry.  Cherished grandfather of Keegan England of Chelsea.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews and his extended family members of the Ippolito family.

FUNERALS ARRANGEMENTS:   Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Paul's visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. followed by a Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 7:00 P.M.  All services will be concluded in the Funeral Home.  Interment is private.

DONATIONS:   In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory may be made to the American Liver Foundation or go to the website to download a Charitable Giving Form to submit it by mail to Charitable Giving, American Liver Foundation, P.O. Box 299, West Orange, NJ 07052.