86, died on Aug. 5. Denny was born and raised in Stockton and
spent most of his adult life in San Francisco. He served his
country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Denny was one of 10
children born to Anita and Peter Thomas. He was the owner and cook
of the Tilt Restaurants in San Francisco for 60 years. Denny
enjoyed playing pinball and was an active member of the Gun Club in
Ukiah. Denny is survived by his wife of 50 years, Connie Thomas,
his children: son Paul (Linda) Thomas, Frank Cano, daughter Joann
(Gene) Legari and Marilyn (Roland) Acosta and his grandchildren
Larissa Thomas and Anthony and Denny Acosta.