Gerald Appel

Gerald R. Appel, age 88, of Swampscott, died peacefully in his sleep on December 23, 2021. Jerry was the beloved husband of Nancy (Miller) Appel with whom he shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. He was the son of Israel and Esther (Starr) Appel.

Jerry is survived by his three cherished children Vicki (Mark) Engelberg, Howard Appel and Dana Appel Young, who are grateful for having had such an incredible father. He will be dearly missed by his six grandchildren: Robert Appel, Michael Appel, Stephen Appel (of blessed memory), Samantha Young, Harrison Young and Charlie Young. He was the brother of Joanne (Appel) Schwartz and had many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Raised in Mattapan and Brookline, MA, he earned a degree at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst before joining the Air Force. Jerry was an accomplished businessman and retired as President of Premier Corrugated Box Company in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Jerry was an avid horseman and Boston sports fan, especially the Boston Red Sox.

Funeral services will be held graveside on Sunday, December 26, at 12:30 PM at Sharon Memorial Park. Due to current COVID conditions, the family will not be holding Shiva. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El of Marblehead, 393 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945, or via https://www.emanu-el.org or to to Care Dimensions at 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923, or via https://www.caredimensions.org