11-26-1931 05-18-2022
Richard passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke.
He is survived by his wife Martha Blessey Gerety, His Son
James Gerety and wife Cassie Gerety. His Daughter Sara Pauley,
And his Daughter Annette.
Richard loved his Grand Children, Katie Sims, Heather Gerety, Richard Gerety 3rd, Ashlee Styczynski,
Taylor Salm, Avery Salm, Renee Nettles, And Lyn Sellers. Richard also had 4 great grandchildren he cherished.
He is also survived by his sister Carol Burns of New York and
All his nieces and nephews. Richard is also survived by his Brother in Laws, Bun and Chip Blessey
And their families.
Richard is preceded in death by his son Richard Gerety Jr, August Gerety, father and Ethyl Gerety, mother. Earl Blessey, His Father-in-Law and Rita Blessey, his Mother in Law
Richard was a proud graduate of the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy
And served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1959 active duty and in reserve duty until 1987(?)
When he retired as a Lieutenant Commander USNR
Richard worked for Texaco Inc from 1960 until he retired in 1987. He went on to do
Commercial Real Estate for a number of years and did Substitute Teaching for Upland Schools until he finally retired to focus on Organizations that could use his talents. Among those were the Rotary Club of Ontario where he served on their Board as President.
He served on the Ontario Airport Travelers Aid Board and also was their President for several terms. Richard was also a proud Member of the Ontario Elks Club. He also served on the West End Family Counseling Board. He also was the regional representative for Kings Point seeking potential candidates for admission.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church 2110 North San Antonio Ave Upland CA 91784. On June 1 at 10:00am. A reception will follow.
In leiu of flowers donations may be made to The Honor Flight Network at honorflight.org
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