HAMILTON~ Thomas A. of Revere on April 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Caroline “Carrie” (Acquaviva) of Revere. Loving father of Vernon West Jr. of Peabody, Dana West of NH and the late Paul West. Dear brother of Frank Hamilton of Roslindale. Cherished grandfather of 7. Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons~Bruno Funeral Home 128 Revere St., REVERE on Thurs, April 9 at 10am. A service will be held in the funeral home at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours Wed. from 4~8pm. Late Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Wisconsin and member of the US Postal Workers Union N.P.W.U. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park.