Thomas, Gerald of Beacon, entered into rest Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Elant @ Wappingers, Wappingers Falls, NY. He was 81. Born January 19, 1932 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Rose Dickens Thomas. Gerald was the widower of the late Helen E. Brown Thomas. He was a retired Operator for the City of Beacon, Sewage Department. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Guck of Beacon, two brothers, Alfred Thomas and his wife Marion of Beacon, and Walter Thomas and his wife Ann of Beacon, a sister, Elizabeth Hughes of Highland, three grandchildren Walter, Kimberly and Brian, two great-grandchildren Mary and Nicholas, as well as his beloved dog Prince. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph Thomas. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11:00 am at Cold Spring Cemetery, Cold Spring, NY. Reverend Patricia Rose will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The ASPCA, 940 Little Britian Rd. New Windsor, NY 12553. Arrangements are under the direction of Jarett D. Quick at Libby Funeral Home, Inc. 55 Teller Ave. Beacon, NY 12508 (845) 831-0179 For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.libbyfuneralhome.com, Date Of Service Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11:00 am Graveside, Cold Spring Cemetery Location Of Service Cold Spring, NY