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Jerald L. "Jerry The Painter" Gray

Jerald Gray Obituary

GRAY - Jerald L. aka "Jerry the Painter", suddenly on September 23, 2008 at age 66 of Farmingville, NY. Loving brother of Roberta Johansson, Mel and Jack. Also survived by five nieces and two nephews. Devoted companion of Mary Thomson. Reposing at the Joseph P. Spadaro Funeral Home, 998 Portion Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Thursday 2-4 and 7-9pm. Prayer service, Thursday, 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Resurrection Friday 9:00am, Granny Road, Farmingville, NY. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 25, 2008.

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September 21, 2009

hey uncle just thinking bout u.. its funny i did a side job a couple weeks ago and i remembered how u taught to paint proffessionally, and well ill be damned if it didnt come out perfect!! so thx un love ya and miss ya...michael

July 4, 2009

Hello, Uncle. I hope you're cooking the barbecue and pouring the Budweiser up there - have one for me, okay? Miss you always...Dona

April 3, 2009

Sorry I couldn't get this done yesterday Unc. But... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I hope you liked your flowers and balloons! Oh don't worry wait till Easter! You can't get me back--OHH looks like we have the last laugh! By the way I forgot to leave you a beer, Yes I'll make up for it this weekend!!The boys did have a bud for you yesterday. WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Donalyn O'Shea

April 2, 2009

Happy birthday, Uncle.

Donalyn Johansson Norman O'Shea

March 17, 2009

Oh Uncle, I'm sorry it has taken me so long to write - for the first time in my life I have been at a loss for words. There simply are no words to express my love for you, my gratitude for all you did for me, and the insurmountable pain I feel at your loss. I wish I could tell you. I hope you knew. I will never, ever be the same without you there. I will never stop missing you as long as I live, and I hope, I pray, that we will be together again someday, somehow, somewhere. You are, and always were, as much a father to me as my own dad, and you were a wonderful father, Jerry. I love you, always. I will never forget.

James Johansson

October 17, 2008

To a man who was was loved by many and respected by all. Rest in Peace. We love you and miss you very much. God works in mysterious ways but He shalt not deny thy of his 6-pack of Bud. Love You Lots Uncle.

Linda Johansson

October 8, 2008

Hey Uncle Jerry
Its been 2 weeks since you left us. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and miss you so terribly. I love you so much!! Always know you are in my heart always.
Miss you Unc!
Love always "Your favorite Niece" Linda haha!

Mike Johansson

September 30, 2008

Hey Uncle Jerry,

Its Michael (Dumber), I love you and miss you and will see you again some time, I will always remember you in my heart, and who knows i might pick up painting, sometime in the future...

Michele Rouse

September 30, 2008

Dear Jerry:

I met you when I was 15 years old. You were my "first crush". I remember you as always joking with me and when you smiled, it lit up my heart. Through the years, I learned to respect you for the man you were. I watched as you took care of your sister and your nieces and nephews. You were always there with a helping hand or to make people laugh with your wisecracks.

If there is a fish store in heaven, you will be running it with a beer in your hand.

I will never forget you and will always think of you with a smile on your face and a wisecrack for me.

You are loved very much. Rest in Peace. I know you will always be there to watch over your family.

Love, Mickey

Kristina Johansson

September 27, 2008

Uncle Jerry,
Im thinking of you always. Images always flashing of how your in a better place now roaming with the buffalo and hey even the real pocahontas. You will never be forgotten in my heart or memories. I love you so much. Give the chief my regards also.

loving and missing you,
Kristina (Half-Breed)

Linda Johansson

September 27, 2008

Dear Uncle Jerry
Its only been a couple of days since you left us and I miss you so much! I am not sure how I am gong to go on without you. I love you and will never forget you. Everyday that goes by will start by thinking of you. You better keep watching us because you will not have the last laugh and I am not done with you yet!!
I Love you with all my heart!!
"Your Favorite Niece"
Linda

Nancy Otis

September 25, 2008

To a dear friend,
You will be missed now that you are gone. But more importantly you were
loved and appreciated for the good person that you were, while you were here. Always
giving a helping hand to all that needed it and always being the best of a friend. love and missing you Nancy "The Florist"

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