Anthony DeWitt Gaas Lifelong athlete known for his glib wit and outgoing nature, founded MRI management information system Anthony DeWitt Gaas passed away peacefully on March 28, 2018, in Marin County, Calif., after unexpected illness. Born Sept. 11, 1941, in Newark, N.J., to Frances (Springfield) and Donald Gass, Tony graduated from Summit High School in New Jersey, holding the pole vault record well past his 1959 graduation. He graduated from Newark College of Engineering, and Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He ascended to vice president at Citibank in New York City before moving to San Francisco in 1979. His ultimate achievement, a synthesis of his intellect, keen insight and experience, was Micro/Resources, Inc., a radical management information system for banks that led an information technology revolution, culminating in industry acquisition. Competing globally with the largest finance companies, MRI secured 50 percent market share in six years. In the Seminary Cove community, Tony served as HOA president, guiding many improvements. He had a penchant for fine mechanics and loved to ride his Harley-Davidson, best followed by good barbeque, libations, and Joe Cocker. Tony was a tireless athlete at every stage of life, whether playing tennis in New York City, running Mount Tam, skiing the Bugaboos or later Park City with family, windsurfing or diving for abalone. Routine exercise was dogma. Golf became his ultimate drive, and his Olympic Club membership was cherished. He founded the "Welcome Home Heroes" program, providing entertainment outings to Bay-area veterans. His greatest talent may have been his uncanny ability to strike up a meaningful conversation with absolutely any person he met. Tony loved a dash of the unexpected, whether at his party or his host's, and his glib wit will be recalled by many. Tony lost his single sister, Stanlee, at age four. He was also predeceased by his beloved mother, Frances, on June 3, 1973; his father on March 28, 1998, and his dear, dear stepmother, Muriel Gass. He is survived by his long-term loving and devoted partner, Caleigh Lynn Hall, and their devoted pup, Bailey; his adoring daughter, Jennifer Suzanne Gass, M.D., a singularly shining light in his life, who (along with his grandchildren) stirred in him great pride and delight; her husband, James Fingleton, M.D. (Barrington, R.I.); grandchildren, Sam (E. Providence, R.I.) and Erin Fingleton (Bethesda, Md.); their grandmother, Anne Jenkins Gass (Barrington, R.I.); step siblings, Suzanne (San Bruno, Calif.), Tracey Hoffman (Milford, Pa.), Joan Hitpas (Andover, N.J.), Tyler Proctor (Ewa Beach, Hawaii) and Wendy Allison (Califon, N.J.); and stepfather, Harry Hoffman (Jupiter, Fla.) and his son, Marco Hoffman (Los Angeles, Calif.). The family plans a celebration of life in the coming months.