RECKTENWALD, Gerald L. “Cork”, 80, of Tampa, passed away October 21, 2018 at home. He was born in Fremont, OH and was a veteran of the US Army. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Judy A Recktenwald; children, Teresa (Bart) Westfall, Thomas Recktenwald, Susan (Barry) Lyons, Joni (Michael) Tehan, Todd (Beth) Recktenwald, Chris (Michael) Rodriguez, and Mary Jo Recktenwald, and brother Fred (Elaine) Recktenwald of Fremont, Ohio, 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A brother James Recktenwald is deceased.
Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering and service Monday, October 29, 2018 from 5-8 pm, prayer service 6:30 pm, at the Blount & Curry West Chapel, 6802 Silvermill Dr., Tampa. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 11:00 am at Incarnation Catholic Church, 8220 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa.
Memorial donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to Suncoast Hospice.