Gerard "Jerry" Patterson, Sr., born November 4, 1934, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2021, at the age of 86, with his loving companion Velma Mackles at his side. He was a father to Gerard Patterson, Jr. (Michelle) and step-father to Lillian Goetz Trahan (Pat), Gwen Mackles (Lou), Perrish Mackles, Sr. (Tracey), Shane L. Mackles, Sr. (Elizabeth), and the late Duke Mackles. Son of the late Frank Patterson and Ruth Landry. Jerry is preceded in death by his late wife, Marian Marie Faurise Patterson, as well as his late siblings, Robert, Francis, Daniel, Ruth, and Myrtle Patterson. He was a proud grandfather of Brittney, Katelyn, Lil Shane, Nathan, Megan, Perrish, Jr., Lindsey, George, Noah, Matthew, Jacob, Luke, Michael, Cody, Ronnie, Amanda, and 8 great-grandchildren. Jerry was born in New Orleans, LA, and was a long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish. He resided in Folsom, LA, for the last 17 years where he enjoyed music, dancing, sharing his faith, and enjoying life with his love, Velma Mackles. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, June 14, 2021, at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. VIRTUE STREET, in Chalmette, from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held in Jerry's memory at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2805 BAYOU ROAD, in St. Bernard, at 1:00 PM. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.
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