Gerald S. Dias

Gerald S. Dias March 27, 2023. Gerald is predeceased by his parents, Joslyn Dias & Pearl Glashen; stepfather, Kitson Glashen. Gerald is survived by his children, Carl (Marie) Dias, Andrea (William Frye) Dias, Germaine (Chezerae) Dias, Gerald (Sarah) Dias, Jr., Alysha (Torrance) Jones, Alexys Dias; Ruby Dias; 16 grandchildren; siblings, George Gilfillian, Pauline (Easton) Perkins, Girley Dias, & Tony Dias; friends, Michael Cooper, Jessie Sheffa, & Carlton Smith, also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends. Gerald's life story will be shared during his visitation, Monday, April 3rd, 3-7 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). His funeral service will be celebrated, Tuesday, April 4th, at 10 AM at the funeral home followed by his burial in Falls Cemetery. Gerald was born on December 20th, 1949, in the Eden district of Mocho, Clevendon, Jamaica. The son of Joslyn Dias and Pearl Richards Glashen. Joslyn was an electrician and spent time living in Jamaica and England. Pearl enjoyed being a homemaker and providing for her children. His siblings, George, Pauline, Girley, Tony, and Derek. Gerald moved to the United States in 1974. ...[more]

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Gerald went to trade school, excelling in both mechanical and handy work. After school, he went on to work at Kodak for 25 years as a mechanic and sheet metal fabricator. Gerald had six wonderful children, three sons, Carl, Germaine, and Jerry; as well as three lovely daughters Andrea, Alysha, and Alexys. Through the years, Gerald enjoyed spending time visiting family and friends in Jamaica and Canada. One of his favorite quotes to say was "I live the life I love and love the life I live." He was a very social man who loved entertaining and spending time with his closest friends Carlton Smith, Jesse Sheffa, Michael Cooper, Todd, Abdullah, Wayne, Sammy, and "Cool Breeze." Friends and family would say that he was confident, caring, giving, funny, independent, and always looking out for his relatives back home. Gerald's hobbies included listening to Reggae, country, and R&B music. He also enjoyed watching westerns. When Gerald was younger, he loved playing cricket. There is no doubt that he will be missed by friends and family, however, his legacy will live on forever in our hearts.