Edward T. Gaus

Edward Thomas Gaus, 41, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2010, in Oakhurst, N.J. Ed experienced and loved life to the fullest. With his intellect, strong sense of humor and happy nature, Ed was entertaining to be around. He always took things in stride and was generous with his time, going out of his way to help others. As an Eagle Scout or through volunteer work, he contributed to the community throughout his life. His passion for traveling exemplified his outgoing personality and free spirit. He grew up in Oakhurst and most recently lived in Edison, N.J. A 1986 graduate of Ocean Township High School ('86), he earned a BA ('90, cum laude) in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in finance ('05, summa cum laude) from Rutgers University. He worked for the past 14 years at AT&T, most recently as a finance manager. Previously, he had been a financial analyst at ADP and Concurrent Computer and an investment banker at Janney, Montgomery, Scott. Beloved son and brother, he is survived by his parents, Edward and lngrid Gaus; sister, Stephanie Gaus and her husband, Erik Evensen; and brother Wesley Gaus and his wife, Ann. He was the nephew of Marilyn and Walt Fink, Edwin and Pat Gaus, Francis and Victoria Gaus and Don and Carolyn Gaus. Viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Sebastian Church. Burial at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in his name to the American Heart Association.