Gerald E. Bishop, 74, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents Francis & Clara Bishop, brother James Bishop, the mother of his children Kathleen Bishop and his special aunt Sister Mary Carolyn Bishop. He is survived by his children Amy & Mark Kinsley, Kevin & Bridget Bishop, Joseph & Kristen Bishop and Carrie & Louis Weizer; grandchildren Timothy Szilagyi, Aidan Annissa & Alexander Bishop, Landon Grayson & Colson Bishop and Katie Weizer; siblings Robert & Joanne Bishop, William & Patricia Bishop and Anita and Thomas Scales; several nieces and nephews. Gerald was a proud Veteran of the US Navy who served in Vietnam and was the past commander of VFW Post 6223 in Great Bend, PA. He was a manager for McDonalds for many years in the Binghamton and Hallstead area. He was a lifelong loyal fan of the Cleveland Browns and was very passionate about all of his grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 9:30am from St. Lawrence Church, 380 Franklin Street, Great Bend, PA. Burial will follow in Holy Spirit Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4-7pm at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, NY 13901 In lieu of flowers those wishing kindly consider memorial contributions to Musa-Stiles VFW Post 6223, 386 Main Street, Great Bend, PA 18821.
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