Gerard was employed by AIPSO for 37 years before retiring. He was also a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and an honorary member of the Kelley-Gazzerro VFW, Post 2812.
He was the brother of Maureen Hughes, Janet McAllister, Laura Goeller and Terrance ‘Terry” P. Hughes and loving uncle of William, Ian and Russell.
Visitation will be held Thursday and Friday evening from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 9:00 am in St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerard’s memory to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 13067, Alexandria, VA 22312-9067. www.romanofuneralhome.com.
