04/21/1940 – 01/31/2023
Gerald P. Dwyer, resident of Manhattan, passed away peacefully January 31,2023 at age 82.
A graduate of Columbia College ’63 and Fordham Law School ’67, he was a founder of the law firm Dwyer and Brennan in NYC. Gerald passionately practiced law in the New York State and Federal courts and was admitted to the United States Supreme Court, together with his son, Daniel, in 2016. Always an athlete, he enjoyed high school and college wrestling and football, as well as biking, tennis, and skiing with his family and friends. He was a great listener, teacher and will be remembered for his dry humor.
Born in Plymouth PA, predeceased by his parents Gerald P. Dwyer Sr. and Jennie (West) Dwyer, brother David Dwyer.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 60 years, Jane (Dugan) Dwyer; daughter Vivian Dwyer of San Francisco, son Daniel J Dwyer and his wife Heather Benson of NYC; grandchildren Alexander and Nathaniel Dwyer of NYC. He is also survived by his sister Bonnie Dwyer of Larksville PA and various nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10028
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Columbia College Scholarship Fund. There is an option on the bottom of the webpage to indicate whether the gift is in someone's honor or memory. Simply select "yes" and type in "Gerald P. Dwyer CC'63"
If anyone would prefer to send a check, then they can make it out to "Columbia College Fund," include Gerald's name in the memo, and mail it to the address below:
Columbia College Fund
622 West 113th Street, MC 4530
New York, New York 10025
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