He is survived by his wife of 37 years Joan M., two sisters, Lorraine Sylvia & Colette LaPointe, his daughter Denise Stout, his stepdaughters; Jennifer Chaffee & husband William, Cynthia Varnon & husband Rick, Pamela and husband Charles and stepson David Wood & wife Jami. .
He was preceded in death by his son Gerard Jr., and stepson Michael Wood. Together they have 15 Grandchildren and 9 great-grand children.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2013 from 10:30am to 12:00 noon at Aycock Funeral Home in Stuart, Florida with a Celebration of Life to being at 12:00 noon.
All arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home in Stuart, FL.