The most beautiful words on earth would never be enough to describe this amazing man, our beloved Pat Gerard. Father and grandpa, husband and brother, and to me, neighbor, most wonderful friend, "adopted grandpa," and guardian angel ~ he was so many things to so many people, and changed so many lives and the world for the better. It is rare to find a soul so special, a heart so giving, as his ~ his kindness, caring concern, and love touched me to the core and will remain with me always. Pat, I love you and I will never forget you. I am beyond blessed to have known you. And from the bottom of my heart, I thank you ~ I am eternally grateful for you: all you were and still are (I know you live on) and all you've done. Keep an eye on us from Heaven, will you please?!

Pat was truly my daughter's guardian angel.  When we moved Heather out to San Diego four years ago, he came over from across the street and introduced himself as the "neighborhood watchman".  He was indeed the best friend she could ever have hoped to find .  Pat looked after her with so much kindness and generosity.  Every time she came back from visiting us in NJ, he'd be waiting for her to be sure she got in the house OK, and left her treats in the refrigerator to ensure she had food upon return.  He baked for her regularly, accompanied her to church and occasionally enjoyed a dinner together afterwards.  Pat was like a grandfather to my daughter.  We will all miss him terribly.  He had a heart of gold and will always be remembered with love and gratitude.  Our deepest sympathy to his family.

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Patrick Jerome Gerard

10 noviembre, 1938 – 28 noviembre, 2018

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