Gerard was born on February 15, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York to the late William and Harriet (Adamson) Hammel.
Gerard is survived by his 5 children Linda, Diane, Gerard, Christine, and Eric; his 4 siblings William, Jane, Thomas, and James; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gerard had a good heart and will be missed by many.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Of Padua, 65 Bartholdi Ave, Butler, NJ 07405.