Thomas had retired from the Townsend Steel Company and he was a Veteran serving in the US Air force.
He was a member of the New Galilee VFW, American Legion Post # 19, Turners Club in Beaver Falls, and the Eagles in New Brighton.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 54 years; Gerri (Kalcevic), son: Gary Brown of Patterson Township, three grand-children; Gary Thomas Brown, Jr., Kylie Marie Brown and Sydney Ann Brown, great-grandson; Brayden Thomas Busch, and a sister; Helen (Martin) Kuzbicki of Center Township.
He was preceded in death by his Brother; Wilbur Brown.
As per Thomas’s request, services are private.
Arrangement have been entrusted to the Saul-Gabauer Funeral Home, Inc. 273 Rt. 68 Rochester, PA 15074.
