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Ciro Geritano Obituary

Ciro "Jerry Bagels" Geritano. Beloved father of Savannah Grace. Cherished son of Jimmy and Grace (nee Balzano). Dear brother of Angela Geritano-Wille and James "Jamie" Geritano. Fond uncle of Robert and Jenna Lynn. Dear nephew and friend. Mass St. Stephen's 10 A.M. Saturday IN REPOSE RACCUGLIA & SON 321-323 Court Street 718-855-7737 Vistation Begins 7 P.M. Thursday www.SILive.com/obits

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Published by Staten Island Advance on Oct. 16, 2008.

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STEPHANIE BORRIELLO

October 10, 2021

Happy 60 th birthday my handsome and funny cousin ! You lit up any room you were in ! Miss you and love you

LOUIS FONTANA

September 16, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRRY I ALAWYS REMEMBERED SEPT 15TH WHEN YOU WERE HERE I HAD NO CHOICE YOU WOULD REMIND ME YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS COMING UP 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE ,LOL,, I REMEBER ONE YEAR I BOUGHT YOU THE ZIPPO LIGHTER WITH YOUR INTIALS ON IT , YOU REALLY LIKED IT , I STILL MISS YOU CUZ AND I HAVE NOT HUNG AROUND SMITH STREET AT ALL SINCE YOU PAST AWAY TO MANY MEMORIES , BUT I GIVES ME JOY TO KNOW I WAS ALWAYS A TRUE FRIEND TO YOU NO MATTER WHAT AND I KNOW YOU KNEW THAT , I GUESS THATS WHY YOU TRUSTED ME SO MUCH , I GUESS YOU MADE YOUR WAY TO HAVEN CAUSE AT THE BEGINING YOU WERE POPPING UP IN DREAMS I HAD OFTEN WHICH I BELIEVE WERE VISITS , BUT I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU LATELY , BUT DO HOPE TO SEE YOU ONCE AGAIN MY MY DAY COMES NO TIME SOON I HOPE THOUGH , MAY GOD HOLD YOU SAFE IN PARADISE MY FRIEND , EVEN THOUGH WE DID NOT HANG OUT THE LAST YEAR OF YOUR LIFE DUE TO MY NIGHT JOB AND ME FIGHTING MY MY CASE IN COURT AT THE TIME WHICH TOOK 18 MONTHS TO CONVICT ME FINNALY , WE SHARED OVER 10 YEARS OF GOOD TIMES AND MEMORIES WHICH I WILL NEVER FORGET PAL , HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY BAGELS . YOUR FRIEND BIG LOU ..

Denise

September 15, 2012

Happy birthday, Jerry !!!! I love & miss you always ! <3 my guardian angel <3

little denise

October 14, 2011

Jerry not a day goes by that I don't think of you! Its been 3 years and it still hurts, today in religion class we talked about loosing someone we love and all I could think about was you. I love you jerry so much xoxo. "Its better to have love and lost then never love at all."

September 19, 2011

Jerry, thinking of you and missing you.........Lori

louise modica

September 16, 2011

Was rhinking of you on your Birthday, It's still unbelievable that your not here, Jer, please watch over the kids especially MariaElena, ask the Lord to give her a pass on this MS thing, It's making me sick...love and miss you always...cousin Louise.

January 2, 2011

I've been trying to find my old friends " the Geritano family" for the longest time. This was what I found and I am so sorry. This was quite a shock! But I must say that I hope that Jerry and Stew find each other in heaven. They were two funny guys. Grace, if you read this, call me in Coral Springs, Florida. I'm still listed under Stewart Brokowsky. Two great losses within a year and a half of one another. Two devistated families who have lost such incredible people. Cheryl Brokowsky

Loriann Russo

November 9, 2010

Cuz, so hard to find the right words. Losing you brought back a wave of pain that washed over me like when I lost my mom and brothers. I know why that is, its because you were my brother, the one last family member, friend I had left. You always kept in touch even when I didn't. You always stuck up for me, even when I was wrong, cause thats what family does. Tears don't come easy for me any more, but they came and still come for you. I'll miss you everyday as I miss my family. I'll love you always as I love my family. You were a great friend, brother and protector and I'll never forget you. Love you always and forever, Lori

little Denise

August 28, 2010

Jerry, my sweet 16 was yest. I really really wish you were here with me and everybody else.. i cant believe your not here still after all this time.. i think about you everyday, and especially yest, i miss you sooooo much. and no candle can describe it. i love you jerry.

forever ever

July 14, 2010

Jerry thinking about you and loving you always xoxo

;Louis Fontana

July 13, 2010

I miss you bro, you were a true friend and we both could count on each other ,many good times we shared , your dad and uncle sonny were like family to me as well,like you always you to say when parting 'I'll see you tommorow . your friend forever Louis Fontana I love ya bro.

June 29, 2010

CIRO GOD BLESS YOU ,WE MISS YOU ,HAD ALOT OF FUN AT ST JOSEPH BY THE SEA,STEVEN MAGUIRE BKLYN NEW YORK 718-427-0627

Denise

June 20, 2010

HAPPY FATHERS DAY JERRY!!!

i love you soooo much ! and miss you more everyday.
xoxo

May 5, 2010

Dear Jerry,
I think of you often and God be with you.
Sal C.

Little Denise

October 14, 2009

dear Jerry,
i can't believe its been a year. It feels like yesterday you were smiling and laughing. i miss you so much..everyone does. Jerry i think of you eveyday. you were the best cousin <3 Jerry you are truely an angel and i miss you alot , But i know that your smiling down on all of us and your with us all the time.
i love you xoxo

Savannah Geritano

October 14, 2009

Hello Daddy

I think about you everyday and every night. I throw kisses up in the air in hopes you catch them, I hold my arms open to hug you in hopes you're hugging me back. I know you're watching over me keeping me safe. I miss you so much Dad. My Mommy gave me a nick name and it's "Jerry Girl", because I have so much of you in me. I just thought you would be proud that I will be starting school in a couple of weeks and I hope that I am as smart as you where.

Miss you Dearly Daddy
Your Daughter
Savannah - a.k.a. "Jerry Girl"
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXO

Paul Pannone

September 16, 2009

Happy birthday in heaven buddy!

LOUISE MODICA

September 15, 2009

Jerry,
I've been thinking about you, then it hit me today is your birthday...Have a blessed birthday in heaven..Your still loved and missed so much..
Rest in peace,
always.
Cousin Louise.

little Denise

September 15, 2009

jerry,
i hope your having a happy birthday in heaven we all miss you and love you.i think about you all the time. your always on my mind.i love you..xoxo

Angela Geritano

July 2, 2009

MY dear brother Jerry,
You are on my mind every day,I miss you so much. I have such an ache inside of me.I love you and miss your smiling face.
Love your sister Angela

Little Denise

May 9, 2009

Dear Jerry,

thursday in school i had an assignment to do which was to create a poem about any topic. So i choose to write about you. so here is the poem i made just for you. :
you left but somehow your still here close by.
In my heart I feel you there watching over me.
I ask myself questions where could you be. all I hear now is our familys sad cry for
you to come back home where you belong
Your in heaven as an angel with wings.
At night I could feel in my heart voices sing.
Hearing sad lyrics to all those sad songs.
I hope your proud of everything i've done.
sometimes when im alone I still shed a tear.
I realize your gone and I miss you dear.
and your proud of everything i've become.
I always wish on that big shooting star
that you would come back to us from afar.

I miss you so much jerry words cant explain,i hope you like my poem that i made for you..enjoy it in heaven XOXO

Cristina Moracho

March 9, 2009

The last time I saw you, I was about to get on the train at President Street. You were standing outside the Yacht Club; you told me to come in and have a beer. I said I couldn't, I was running late. If I'd known it was the last time I'd see you, I would have canceled my plans and sat with you all night. Spring's almost here Jerry, but it won't be the same without you.

Philip Bracco

February 9, 2009

I was thinking of you today.

Paul Pannone

January 21, 2009

Jerry,

My condolences to your family.

I just heard about what happened. I remember the fun we had, living across the street from you at 303 President St. We did get into a lot of trouble together, didn't we?

I will never forget the Mayor's trophey game at the old Yankee Stadium. Your dad got us field level seats; we had a blast!

Rest in peace, my friend.

Paul

Little Denise

January 17, 2009

hey Jerry,
i was just thinking of you so i wanted to say hi. I miss you alot. Love you,

Vivian Jennifer Lopez/Geritano

December 19, 2008

Hey Baby.
I think about you everyday. I miss you so much!!! It's suppose to snow today. I got up thinking about the times it use to snow a lot; and how you use to wait until there was enough for us to go out and play with Patch and Bear. You waking me up at 2 or 3 in the morning to take the dogs out and play. great memories. Our little mama is growing up so fast. WE MISS YOU AND LUV YOU SO MUCH!!! xoxoxoxox
Savannah and Mommy

Little Denise

December 14, 2008

Jerry,
all i think about is you. All the time everything i do reminds me of you. so i wrote you a poem....
My angel.
now your gone and missed so much.
why'd you leave we'll never know but now your in a better place with lots of better people. Your my angel now and i know you watch over me and everyone else too. Your all i think about and i miss you so much. If i can build a staircase long enough to reach were you are i would go straight up to see you. Noones life is the same anymore without you here by our side. We all wonder why god had to choose you and take you away, but your an angel and he took one of the bestest angels he'll ever find on earth. Your my gardian angel now. Please watch over us. Especially now. I love you & always will.
ill write to you later...love you.

CUZIN JACQUELINE GERITANO

December 11, 2008

Hey Cuz just thinking about you though i write you a lil something..i think of you everyday especially when i walk to the corner thinking i will probably see you i know your in a better place now and that your watching over all of us i love you and miss you a lot xoxo

Angie Geritano

November 27, 2008

Hey cuz,
The holiday season is here and we miss you more than ever. I've been thinking about you alot lately and wish you were here. Tell my father I love him and miss him so much. Please watch over our family.
I'll write again soon. Love ya!
Cousin Angie

ANGELA GERITANO

November 27, 2008

Hi Jerry, TODAY WAS A VERY HARD DAY FOR ALL OF US, OUR FIRST HOLIDAY,{ONE OF YOUR FAVORITES}THANKSGIVING. TODAY WAS A DAY OF GIVING THANKS. BUT IT IS ... DIFFICULT TO COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS WHEN YOU LOST A BLESSING.I MISS YOUR SMILING FACE,AND HUMOR. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY SECOUND OF THE DAY.UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU AND WILL NEVER STOP THINKING OF YOU. LOVE YOUR SISTER ANGELA

Louise Modica

November 19, 2008

Hey Jer,
It's been 33 days since you left us,It still doesn't seem real, maybe because no one had a chance to say goodbye or to even see your face one last time. Sometimes life is so unfair to lose a loved one so young ... Jerry watch over your mom and dad it's been so tough for them, everyone is still so heart broken..I will remember you always. May you rest in peace.
All my love
always
Cousin Louise.

Vivian Jennifer Lopez

November 18, 2008

Hey baby I miss you so much! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. Most of all Thank you for our beautiful daughter. I love you and you will always be in my heart!
Luv you always and forever.
Viv (peanut)

Vivian & Savannah Geritano/Lopez

November 13, 2008

To my fun Daddy. I miss you so much dad; I miss you calling me peanut, your smile! I kiss you good morning and kiss you good night everyday! Guide me daddy, watch over us.
Luv you always Savannah Grace and Mommy!

Vivian and Savannah Geritano/Lopez

November 13, 2008

To my fun Daddy! I love you so much dad and miss you; miss you calling me peanut. I kiss you good morning and good night everyday!
Guide me daddy, watch over us!
Luv you so much Savannah Grace
and Mommy!

Maryann Jairala

November 10, 2008

I think of you often and make no outward show, but what it means to lose you, no one will ever know
You wish no one farewell, not even good-bye,
you were gone before I knew it,
and only god knows why.
you are not forgotten
nor will you ever be,
As long as life and memories last,
I will remember thee.
To some you may be forgotten, to others a part of the past, but to me who loved you dearly, your memories will always last.
Nothing can be more beautiful
than the memories I have of you.
To me, you were someone special,
God must have thought so too!
If tears could build a staircase
and memories a lane,
I would walk all the way to heaven
and bring you back again. Jerry I miss you very much. It's not the same without you here. When god made you, he made a man with charisma, good humor and a big heart. I know one day we will meet again.

PHYLLIS SENATORE

November 2, 2008

DEAR JERRY, YOU AND MY SON MARC WERE FRIENDS. AND I'LL NEVER FORGET WHEN YOU AND ROBIN WERE THE FIRST COUPLE IN MARC AND ROSE'S WEDDING PARTY YOU BOTH HAD SUCH A GREAT SMILE IN THE PICTURES. YOU ALWAYS HAD A GREAT SMILE AND ALWAYS RESPECTFUL. NOW YOU AND ROBIN ARE BOTH TOGETHER. PLEASE LOOK AFTER HER. I KNOW YOU WILL BECAUSE YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT AND CARING GUY. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU BOTH ALWAYS PHYLLIS AND AL

Isabella Jairala

November 2, 2008

Dear Jerry, I miss you alot and so does everyone else. You always made me laugh when i was down town. You were the funniest cousin ever. i love you..

Grace and Jimmy Geritano

November 1, 2008

To our beloved son Jerry:
I spoke to God and told Him I
hurt and He said I know. I told Him I cry alot and God said that is why I gave you tears. I said Iam so depressed and He said that is why He gave me sunshine. God, life is so hard and He said that is why I gave you loved ones and I said my loved one died, and God said so did mine. I said it is such a great loss and He said I saw my son nailed to a cross. Then I said but your loved one lives and God said so does yours. I asked God where are they now and He said Mine is on my right and yours in the light. I said God it hurts so much and He said I know.

We will love you till eternity and miss you but never never forget you. Till we meet again,
Mom and Dad

Nadine DeMonda

November 1, 2008

Geritano Family you are in my thought and prayers

Angela DeLuca

November 1, 2008

Hi "SHINNING STAR",I can't stop thinking of you,and how you are missed.I'm writing again because this is the only connection I have living in Florida.I hope you see all these wonderful messages.You are the best!!!!.Please watch over all of us,specially all the kids and extra for the teenagers.We need them to be safe.Give my love to my DAD & VINNY..."Until together again".WE LOVE & MISS YOU MORE THEN WORDS CAN SAY..... ):

Little Denise

October 31, 2008

Dear Jerry, I know i wrote to you before but i was thinking of you and i wanted to write again. Everyone misses you so much. It's not the same without you here. Watch over us and make everyone be okay. You are the definition of laughter,you would always know how to make me smile. Downtown is differnt without seeing you in the yaht club or calling out your window. Everyone misses you alot. Happy Halloween !! i wish you could have seen all of us you would of loved it. love you always..

Liz Maddalone

October 31, 2008

Jerry, This is my second time around.I keep thinking of you..... and what I didn't say. I will never forget the' cressida' days when the bagel store was the place to be.I had so much fun with you and Maureen,and those memories will last a lifetime.Going to the beer garden will never be the same....
Love you RICKET!
Love, Liz

CHRISTINE SHAMMAH

October 30, 2008

FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO CONVEY MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS. YOUR ALL IN MY PRAYERS.

JERRY WE ALWAYS HAD GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. I WILL NEVER FORGET. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. WE MAY HAVE HAD OUR DIFFERENCES AT TIMES BUT WE WERE STILL FRIENDS. EVERY TIME I EAT A BAGEL I WILL THINK OF YOU ALWAYS. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. YOU WILL BE MISSED .

CHRISTINE SHAMMAH BROOKLYN

Philip Bracco

October 29, 2008

I am so sad to hear about Jerry. I remember sitting on the steps of 306 President st and talking, Collecting comic books, playing sports in the street and being on the 1st Padres team. I miss those times but I am glad we had them.

MALLORY SINGER LEONE

October 29, 2008

DEAREST JERRY

ALTHOUGH THE TIMES WE MET WERE FEW BUT THEY WERE ALWAYS MEMORABLE.YOU MUST BE VERY SPECIAL WHICH IS WHY THEY CALLED YOU SO EARLY.WATCH OVER MY FRIEND ANG AND KEEP US ALL IN A GOOD PLACE. YOU WERE A SHINING STAR.

ROBERT WILLE

October 29, 2008

TO MY UNCLE JERRY, I FORGOT TO TELL YOU SOMETHING, J&R BEACH WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITH OUT YOU. I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU A LOT. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND ALL THE FUN TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. LOVE YOUR PEANUT,ROBERT XOXOXOXO

John Sutherland

October 29, 2008

As we get older and wiser we realize how precise life and friends really are. Sometimes we forget what’s important or think time will always be on our side when it comes to saying things you wish you could have said earlier. Growing up on President Street, you gave us all too many wonderful memories to ever forget. I’ll always remember ‘the penguin’ when he tried to play hockey, all the fun times when the bagel store first opened and most of all just the laughs we shared. Going home after you’ve been away for awhile is always hard but passing by the corner of Smith and President just got harder. Our deepest and most sincere condolences to all of the Geritano family. May he rest in peace.

Love John, Angela, Briana, Camille and Donald Sutherland

Valerie Westhoff

October 29, 2008

Dearest Jerry,
I've lost so many loved ones over the last few years. Each time I've tried to understand why God has chosen such a special person to take Home. Although I'll never stop missing each and every one of you, learning something from each loss has helped me find comfort in these times of sorrow. From you, some very precious lessons have been reinforced:
To treat those I love as if it is the last time I will see them.
To know that I will never be able to please everyone, but as long as I've tried my hardest that's the best I can do.
Jerry, I will miss the sparkle in your eyes when you smiled. I will miss seeing you rough it up with Joseph.
It was a great honor to sing at your mass. I know you were listening.
Please give a big kiss and hug to my mom and dad for me.
Love, Val

cousin angela deluca

October 28, 2008

Dear Jerry, you are truly missed. There are things ill remember forever, the way you showed your love to me by your choke holds and squeezes as your grandma would say "leave him alone, he loves her", to be around you is to laugh forever, and your smile will always be with me. Until i can see you again, we now look up in the sky to see your star. I named this star after you to show your eternal light go on. i love you and miss you dearly.

andrea balsamo

October 27, 2008

cousin jerry- your really gonna be missed down here... i remember when i was a little girl- you would call the house and tell me to put daddy on the phone so you could buy some "SOCKS" you really knew how to make me laugh and i love you for that- your smile is irreplaceable, and the laughter you brought upon this whole family will forever be missed.. i love you<3 please watch over all of us, we certainly do need it!!

MariaElena & Alex Modica

October 26, 2008

Anyone who knew Jerry was a lucky person..he could always make you laugh and smile!!His family & friends will miss him always! We love you cuz! Please watch over all of us! God bless you!

Denise Calautti

October 24, 2008

Jerry,
Each one of us is a link in a chain that makes our lives what they are.
We are now missing a link in that chain and like our hearts, it will be forever broken.
Rest in Peace Jerry.
To know you was to love you.
Love,
Denise & Noelle

PETER MORALES

October 24, 2008

THE ROOM WILL NEVER BE AS BRIGHT WITHOUT YOU. IM SO SORRY YOU HAD TO GO. YOU SHOWED US HOW TO LAUGH... NO MATTER WHAT. WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU, JERRY BAGELS.

Liz Maddalone

October 24, 2008

Jerry, what can I say that hasn't been said already.My childhood memories are filled with fun times and much laughter. You will always remembered as an authentic, one of a kind...... a true gentlemen of the neighborhood.
Love, Liz

JoAnne Sclafani

October 24, 2008

We will miss you. You always found ways to entertain your sister's friends, with your jokes, your words, and your smiles. My son loved working with you, he told me one night that "when Jerry is on...He is really on, and no one can stop him "Life on President St" will never be the same without you there. Miss ya

Dina Betancourt

October 23, 2008

Smith Steet will never be the same without you Jerry. I will miss that great smile and your up beat personality.

Greg (Cosmo) Cardillo

October 23, 2008

Sometimes life is so unfair, when a friend like you is taken from us, I can't understand why.
We will be together again someday my friend.
Until then we will never forget the good old days and all the laughs we shared.
Our lives we not be the same without Jerry Bagels.
When we pass by the corner of President and Smith we will look for you, with your smile and great sense of humor.
Get the bagels ready, my friend, the store will be crowded, they will be waiting in line. Save one for me.

Love, Cosmo

TONI GERITANO

October 23, 2008

Dear Jerry
You were the first Geritano to call me "aunt"! I really appreciated that.
It was always an experience being in your company. You lit up the room --your personality was priceless, your smile was infectious, and your sense of humor was incomparable. Now your absence is almost unbearable. I know what loss is firsthand. We miss you already and still love you dearly.
AUNT TONI

Little Denise

October 22, 2008

Jerry, you were like my real cousin. I use to love when i was little you would always take me to do my nails down town it was so fun. Im going to miss you alot.You were always funny and you always made me smile. Its not the same without you. I miss & love you always.

ROBERT WILLE

October 21, 2008

UNCLE JERRY YOU ARE THE BEST, YOU ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AND HAVE A LOT OF FUN.I WILL NEVER FORGET ST.MAARTEN J&R BEACH. I LOVE YOU TO INFINITY AND BEYOND.LOVE YOUR NEPHEW ROBERT [PEANUT]

Bianca Balsamo

October 21, 2008

Jerry was the best godfather even though i didnt see him that often. Everytime i did i laughed the whole time and i will never forget him. He was so outgoing and made evertime i spent with him worthwhile.

ANGELA GERITANO-WILLE

October 21, 2008

JERRY YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND,AND AMAZING BROTHER. MY HEART IS BROKEN, I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU MORE THEN WORDS CAN SAY. YOU ARE ON MY MIND AND IN MY THOUGHTS EVERT DAY,YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, YOUR SISTER ANGELA..

cousin vito

October 21, 2008

i love you Jer... you were truly the best and very deserving of the great sent off you had...please watch over over all of us especially the young ones!!! i'll miss you forever.

miriam gertz

October 20, 2008

my deepest condolences to all of the geritano family, although i was unable to be with you at the time of sorrow, you were in my heart and in my mind,

miriam gertz

October 20, 2008

my deepest condolences to all of the geritano family, although i was unable to be with you at the time of sorrow, you were in my heart and in my mind,

Vincent albano

October 20, 2008

My deeepest condolences to the entire Gertiano family. Im very sorry for your loss. All my love and best wishes are with you all.

Your friend,
Vinny Albano

JACQUELINE GERITANO

October 20, 2008

ONE OF MY FAVORITE,FUNNIEST COUSINS WHO I WILL MISS TO DEATH...IAM GOING TO MISS SEEING YOU AT THE CORNER STORE EVERY NIGHT AND ALWAYS MAKING ME LAUGH EVEN IF I DIDNT WANT TO YOU WERE THE BEST AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN MY HEART

Don, Barbara & dakota Orlando

October 20, 2008

Nice memories of the gentleman who said hello when we entered the bagel store.

Bob Joseph

October 20, 2008

Jerry, I miss you already buddy. So many fun times in the last few years. You were a true character and you will not be forgotten. Thanks for all the laughs. Best to the Geritano family.

APRIL CARGILL

October 20, 2008

TO JERRY

YOU WERE TRULY ONE OF THE FUNNIEST GUYS I WILL EVER KNOW. I HAVE SO MANY HAPPY AND FUNNY MEMORIES. GOING OVER TO ANJ WILL NEVER BE THE SAME (AS SOON I GET THERE ALWAYS ASKING WHERE IS JERRY??) HOWEVER WILL LOOK ACROSS THE STREET AND SMILE REMEMBERING EVERTHING!!! IT WAS A PLEASURE AND BLESSING KNOWING U AND CALLING YOU MY FREIND. XOXO APRIL

Stephanie Borriello-Gabriele

October 20, 2008

I have alot of fun and happy memories with Jerry, from living next door to one another in Canarsie to sharing laughs with our grandmothers. His smile and personality will always be remembered. Love Stephanie

Michael "Miggsy" Mignano

October 20, 2008

Jerry and I played ball for Tommy Bracco and the Padres back in Brooklyn. I 'll always remember that big smile that always greeted you whether you saw him yesterday or hadn't seen him for years. My sympathies to his family and Rest in Peace old friend.

Dean Santa

October 19, 2008

My deepest condolences to all of the Geritano family. May he rest in peace.

Angie Geritano

October 19, 2008

Jerry was the greatest guy with a dynamite personality. He is in our hearts and prayers and will be greatly missed. Love you CUZ!!!

Lisa Bandman

October 18, 2008

Jerry was a wonderful big brother! I have fond memories of us growing up in Staten Island and having fun times. My sympathies to the Geritano Family. May you find strength....He will be missed.

Silvia Elisa Suncin-Cammareri

October 17, 2008

Dear Jerry,

You will be missed, my condolences to your family, may you rest in peace.

Eric Demeyer

October 17, 2008

My deepest condolences to the Geritano family. Jerry is a great guy, always laughing and always funny........He will be missed but will never be forgotten....

Regina Calautti

October 16, 2008

Jerry, We will miss you, your death has has left us weeping but the memories of you will never fade. You brought many of us joy and laughter our childhood memories will live on forever. taken to soon. RIP Love Gina and Gabrielle.

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