Gerald W. Derewicz, 77, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on July 19, 2019. Jerry was born in Bayonne, NJ on August 13, 1941. He worked as a tile setter, and he was a lifetime member of the B.P.O.E. He lived in Middlesex, NJ before retiring and moving to Florida. Jerry was predeceased by his father, Michael A, in 1984, his mother, Loretta, in 2004, and his brother Michael W. in 2013. Jerry is survived by his longtime companion Mary Weeks, his sister-in-law Dolores, nephews Michael M (Anna Rose), Paul (Leah), Jon (Kristine), and Mark (Maia Ann), great-niece Kate, and great-nephews Jack, Thomas, Peter, Rowan and Willem. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, Port St. Lucie, with Mass at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 25., with burial to follow at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Lodge 2658 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Port St. Lucie, FL.