Gerry and myself met as Freshman at Aquinas. We both played in the band. He played the clarinet. Then we got together and formed a small band together and would practice at his home in the basement. His Dad purchased a piano for us and put in there. We had only a couple of gigs for pennies. I saw him a few times after high school when I visited and he came to a couple of reunions.
Always had a big smile and fun to be with.
Joseph R Trovato
Palos Verdes Estates CA
I first met Jerry G working at Prudential Insurance. Then again at First Bible Baptist Church. He became a dear friend of my husband and I. My most precious memory of Jerry is if you asked him to pray for you or a family member he would say, "let's do it right now." and he would stop and pray for whatever the need was. He will certainly be missed here on earth but I can envision him playing music in heaven celebrating the resurrection of Jesus at this Easter time.
Larry & Karen Reel
My Grandpa was the best man I knew! His laugh was contagious, his love was addicting. I loved my phone calls with him to catch up on what he was doing and what new music he was learning or what his concert schedule was like. He even would tell me about the new ladies in his life. Yup, he was a ladies man! He always made time to talk with me about life or what ever was going on. When I was just 7 years old he took me to church on Christmas Eve and I was born again. That was a special moment I hold in my heart with my grandpa he called it my reborn birthday. All he ever wanted was what was best for me and our family. He wanted our family to love one another and grow together. Today and everyday I carry him in my heart and will continue to carry his legacy for generations! will make sure his great grandkid will know they had the most amazing great grandpa. I miss him so very much!
I haven't thought about Gerry in years. He and I met at Aquinas, and we played together in a "kid's band in the late 1950's. As I recall, he was a much better sax player than I was on the piano. I can't wait to see and hear him play at heaven's gate.
Gerry was amazing guy, he served the Lord with his whole heart and wanted others to serve as well. He always reminded you to pray and read. He was a great example of a christian brother. Im so thankful he is in heaven with Jesus!!!!
