Geraldine M. Thomas

Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ

Geraldine M. "Gerry" Thomas, age 69, of Brick, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 23, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born in Lakewood, she was a lifelong resident of Brick. She worked as a bookkeeper in the family businesses, Heritage Monuments in Manahawkin and Bronze Memorials in Toms River. Gerry was a member of the Laurelton Baptist Church in Brick and the Ladies Auxilliary of the Point Pleasant Beach VFW Post #4715. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and watching the New York Giants.

Gerry was predeceased by her sisters Gail Young and Susan Brooman. She is survived by her husband Robert (Bobby) Thomas of Brick; her son Bobby Thomas Jr. and his wife Karen of Toms River; her daughters Amy Ford and her husband Matthew of Waretown, and Cheryl Buchanan and her husband Bill of Brick; and her grandchildren Shawn Thomas and his girlfriend Becky Rodriguez, Mei and Ben Thomas, and Cole and Cora Buchanan. We will be forever thankful to our cousin Kim for the compassionate and loving way she cared for our mother.

Relatives and friends may call Sunday, March 26, 2017, from 2-6 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick. A funeral service will be held Sunday evening at 5:30 pm at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.colonialfuneralgroup.com