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James A. Tony Gerardes III

1968 - 2013

BORN

1968

DIED

2013

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James Gerardes Obituary

James A. (Tony) Gerardes III

BEACON - Gerardes, James A. III (Tony) of BEACON, entered into rest Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his home. He was 44. James was born March 14, 1968 in Brooklyn, NY. The son of James A. Gerardes Jr., and Barbara Gerardes Grant.

James was a Plumber in NYC, he also served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1996, and was a graduate of John Jay High School in Hopewell Junction.

He was a member of Star Of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Beacon.

He is survived by his father, James A. Gerardes Jr., of Hopewell Junction, and his mother, Barbara Grant of Brooklyn, two brothers, Randal Gerardes and his wife Diana of Fishkill, and Russel Gerardes of Hopewell Junction, two sisters, Simone Jonas of Orlando, FL., and Roxanne Burrows of Hamden, CT., as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held Saturday January 19, 2013 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Star Of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 139 Main St. Beacon, NY

Funeral Services to follow at 3:00 pm at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Beacon. Pastor Mills will officiate.

Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jarett D. Quick, Libby Funeral Home, Inc. 55 Teller Ave. Beacon, NY 12508 (845) 831-0179

To leave an online condolence please visit libbyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for James Gerardes

15 Entries

The Tom Family

January 18, 2013

RIP Tony. You will be missed, but Home with God, which is far better.

Mrs. Althea Phillip

January 17, 2013

May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

From The Fisher Family

January 17, 2013

The news of your passing has brought such great sadness to us. You were a product of a great upbringing and a wonderful loving family. May the angels welcome you with open arms as you enter into heaven. May God guide your path, and ensure that you're forever at peace....Sending our love to you and your family from all of us. May the Lord be with you.

Stephanie Greene

January 16, 2013

Tony, no words can express the emptiness and sadness that I feel. Somehow I always felt that you would pull through any obstacle that was in your way. You are in God's hands now; no more pain, no more doctors, no more hospitals. Thank you for the memories. I will miss your loving friendship, as well as the smile and laughter in your voice. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Love Always.

Patrick and Gail Grant

January 16, 2013

Tony you will certainly be missed by the whole family.....We know where you are resting...In the arms of your Lord and Savior. "Well done my Good and Faithful Servant:" God bless your Mother, Father, sisters and brothers,and the rest of the family. May God Bless them and give them His love, strength, Peace and love....You are not lost, for when things are lost we don;t know where they are....We know where you are....We loved you
Your Auntie and Uncle Patrick Grant

Sylese Bagley

January 16, 2013

Dear Tony,
I'm so proud of you!!!! with all that you'd accomplished. You was so happy and I was happy for you, I'm very honored to have known a man like you, you were the most caring person I've ever known, always willing to help anyone in need. You had the biggest heart ever. Thank you for being a part of my life. You'll always be special to me because you were truly a special person, I didn't have a chance to say goodbye. Tony, I'm really going to miss you, I really am. Until we meet again, Love you always, Sylese

Lisa Durant

January 16, 2013

A guiding light for my cuz Tony as you find your path to heaven. You were my cuz and my friend and I miss you. Although this candle may burn out your lighted spirit will live on in my heart. Love you

Lisa Belle

January 16, 2013

It hurts so much to lose a family member especial when you didn't get chance to say goodbye. RIP to cousin Tony you may be gone but I will never forget you. Love you cuz I know you are smiling down on our family and I know you are happy and at peace. I love you cuz . Your lil cuz Lisa

lisa campanaro

January 16, 2013

Tony,
The short time I got to know as my neighbor and friend in our apt building were the best. We were all sadden by your passing and have left a indent on us of kindness we will never forget. I miss your smile and saying hello. We miss the noises you made above us in your apt and we all miss you each and every day.

Auntie Loleta Grant

January 16, 2013

Tony, you gone a far more better place. You will be joining your grand parents and relatives . They will be happy to meet you and see how handsome you are. God have selected you first for a good reason. You will be always in our hearts and our prayers. YOU ARE GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

nick and lea huggins

January 16, 2013

we will miss you so much

Gail Molloy

January 16, 2013

For you Tony we never met in life but one day we will be reunited. May you be at eternal rest.

January 16, 2013

Tony ,you will always be in our hearts , You have gone to soon but you will be a candle light in heaven , you will be bury on Saturday but to us you are very much alive .Rip cousin . We love .

Barbara Grant

January 16, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

January 15, 2013

I MISS YOU TONY AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH. I'AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND THE CHANGES YOU MADE IN YOUR LIFE. I KNOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN BIG BROTHER PLEASE WATCH OVER US. RIP I LOVE YOU!!! YOUR LITTLE SIS ROXANNE

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