Gerard “Jerry” Salles, Sr., passed away on January 26, 2021. He was a resident of St. Anthony’s Gardens in Covington, LA. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Linda “Lynn” Salles, his parents, Alfred Salles, Sr., and Lucille Salles, his brother, Alfred Salles, Jr.(June), and his grandson Jeffery Salles.
He is survived by his children, Dr. Gerard Salles, Jr.,(Beth), Brian Salles(Sally) and Michele Lair(Scott); his grandchildren, Lindsey(Parker), Ashley(Michael), Kaylin(Jason), Jordan(Jen), Blake(Ashley), and Drew; his step grandchildren, Rachel, Megan and Ashley; his great-grandchildren, Amado, Mairead, Lincoln and Hunter; his step great-grandchildren, Ophelia, Molly, Kieran, Vivian, Raiden, Peyton, Brody and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jerry graduated from Holy Cross High School and received a Bachelor Degree from Loyola University. He was a retired Major from the New Orleans Police Department and a retired Colonel from the Louisiana Air National Guard. He and his wife, Lynn, enjoyed Dancing, Motorcycling, Traveling in their Motorhome, Bowling and living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado for 14 years.
He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, step grandfather, great-grandfather and step great-grandfather who greatly valued his wife and family.
His cremation services are being handled by Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, Louisiana and a “Celebration of Life” will take place on a later date.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.gracenorthshore.com
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