John Gerald Gentleman, Sr., 72, passed away February 26, 2014. A graduate of high school and military school, John served in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer from 1960-1982, worked for Ogilvy Electronics 1980-1982 and Civil Service 1982-1997.
His passion was soccer and not only did he coach, but refereed his kids. He was a big supporter of Jacksonville Tea Men (NASL). John was also a member of the American Legion of Fort Caroline Road.
He is predeceased by his father, Maurice John Gentleman; mother, Marie Boland Gentleman; and brother, Michael Gentleman.
He is survived by his wife, Vincenza Deluca and children; John Gerald Gentleman Jr., of South Florida; Antonella Parker, Jacksonville, FL; Carlo Gentleman, Oak Grove, KY; Michael Gentleman, San Francisco, CA; , Marco Gentleman, Jacksonville, FL; and Anna Marie Gentleman, Jacksonville, FL.
Thank you to Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring Hospice and Jacksonville Memorial Hospital for the attention, dedication, and compassion they showed our father.
Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home and Memory Gardens. A memorial service will be held at Chapel Hills Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 1:00 pm.
