Gerald Alvin Musser

MUSSER, Gerald Alvin
Of Elmira, NY
Age 79, died on Holy Monday, March 24, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by loving family. Gerald was born December 28, 1928 in Selinsgrove, PA, to the late Evelyn (Gemberling) and Harvey Musser. His stepfather, Leonard Galloway in 2000; and stepsister, Janice Galloway Gonzalez in 2002, predeceased him. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Fitz Gerald Musser; children, Stephen (Shelly) Musser of Warner Robins, GA, Patricia (Donald) Campanelli of Elmira, NY, Evelien (David) Shannon of Charlestown, IN, Gerry (Brenda) Musser of Brunswick, ME, Charlie Musser of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Gerald Francis and Michael Christopher Musser, Knowles and Lindsey Collins, Shelly Ann Kirby, Vanessa Ray Musser, Justin (Kelli) Musser and Susann Musser; great-grandchildren, Madison Nickole Musser, Lanni Grey and Joe Tyler Kirby, and Darius Jividin; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Gerald retired from General Electric after 35 years as a pattern and mold maker for trade. He enjoyed playing cards at AARP with many friends and also prepared taxes for AARP. He had a creative mind with numbers and doing structural projects such as building the family boat or working on motorcycles. He loved traveling out of state to visit family and friends. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904, on Thursday, March 27, 2008, from 10:00 to 12:00 (noon). The Reverend Jeffery Tunnicliff will celebrate George's service at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one's choice. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in obituaries at www.olthof.com. Thank you
The Musser family wishes to express gratitude to Dr. Lewis and the nurses on 2-D and ICU at St. Joseph's Hospital. Also special thanks to Deacon George Welch and Reverend Bern Lytle for their prayers and support. Thank you to the ladies at the Wesleyan Church for the donation of food to feed family and friends.