10/12/67 - 09/10/2020
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 4-8pm at Zarro Funeral Home, 145 Harrison Street, Bloomfield, NJ. All who would like to attend must wear a mask at all times and practice social distancing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 10:30 am at The Sacred Heart Basilica, Clifton Ave, Newark, NJ. All family and friends who would like to attend may meet at The Basilica for 10:15am.
It is with profound sadness to share the passing of Gerard Richard McDonough.
Jerry is predeceased by his parents Charles and Vincetta (Oliveri) McDonough, as well as his siblings Vicky and Richie McDonough. He is survived by his sister Doreen McCarthy, brother Michael McDonough, brother-in-law Glenn McCarthy, and Michael’s fiance’ Susan Marchello; his nieces and nephews: JoDee, Ava, Wyatt, Michael, Jesse; and his beloved fiancé Mary Pratt.
Jerry was a Jersey boy, having been born in Belleville, and raised in Vailsburg before moving to Bloomfield at the age of 10, and is survived by many lifelong friends who he spoke to and saw often.
Jerry’s passions always kept him close to family and friends; he brought those he loved together through his love of cooking, card games, fantasy football, and he was a lifelong Mets fan. He left lasting memories for those he knew and loved.
During the last 2 years of his life, Jerry’s journey brought him an amazing and loving relationship with Mary Pratt of Clifton, NJ. Jerry and Mary enjoyed their short time together adventuring and making the most of life. He was with his Mary and watching football when God called him home.
Family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852, or at kidneyfund.org.
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