Gerald L. Gaydash Jr. "Jerry"

Gerald Lee Gaydash Jr. "Jerry", age 52, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Shannon (Dean); children, Sara and Jerry III; grandsons, Jerry IV and Sylas; parents, Jerry and Joan (Amendolar); siblings, Justine (Carl Lakatos), Jean (Jim Markham), and Joel; grandmother, Stella (Raschel); many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Born in Akron on April 1, 1962, Jerry excelled on the football field at St Vincent-St Mary High School where he received the Wentz Award (1980) and was inducted into the Hall of Fame (2006). He attended Eastern Michigan University where he received the James M. "Bingo" Brown award for outstanding offensive player (1984) and where he met his wife. While working at Gaydash Industries Inc. (1987-present) he settled his family in Canal Fulton and raised the children he was so proud of. His favorite place was in the woods, hunting. He was a good husband, good father, good grandfather, good son, good friend. Per his request, no services will be held.

"Going to the woods is going home." - John Muir

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Oct. 26, 2014.

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Mark Peterson

November 3, 2014

Played football with Jerry at EMU' 84. In reflection, it was a real honor--he was and will always be a class act. Mark Peterson (Defensive Tackle)

November 2, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to all of you. I will always remember Jerry as just the kindest person. He was always so sincere. He always had time to ask how you were doing in the hallways at STVM. Just a kind hearted person!

Peaceful healing to all of you,
Kathleen Hutson STVM 1980

Kim Osborne

November 2, 2014

You are in my heart and prayers. Love you.

Rion Sayre -Otremsky

October 31, 2014

So sorry for your loss .I will always remember Jerry as a sweet kind guy that was my Manchester class mate..
God Bless your family with peace .
Rion Sayre Otremsky

Susanne Hoch

October 30, 2014

My family and I are truly sorry for your loss.
I met Jerry for a short period of time but I only have good memories of him as a great son, brother, husband and loving father.
Quiet and funny at the same time is how I will always remember him.
One of the strongest people I have ever met in and out.
The most sincere condolences from Costa Rica.

October 29, 2014

I am truly sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the grief that you must be feeling at this time. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family in your time of need. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17. RM, Cleveland

October 29, 2014

To Jerry Sr. sorry to hear about your son, I can not know how you and family must feel except deeply sadden.
My prays are with and family.
Jim Tracy, Rockledge Florida

Tim & Teresa Rickus

October 27, 2014

Jerry, Joan and family.

Big Hugs to all our heart felt condolences.

In life there are no guarantees! Hard work, Friendships and Great Memories are three things that sustain us.
Jerry exemplified all of these.

The Gaydash family taught us all how to live life and have fun. (Trap 2 up the middle there goes Jerry for another score) but that memory would not be complete without senior sounding the siren from the stands.
What great memories of Jerry our teammate.
He will always be remembered as the gentle giant. Its with heavy hearts today but a profound Thank you! for sharing Jerry with us.

Its through the grace of god we can even begin to comfort this lose. So so sorry!

Blessing,

Tim & Teresa Rickus STVM Class of 80

Zach Swartzmiller

October 27, 2014

I am sorry to hear this, My prayers are with the family

lori Clemons puglia

October 27, 2014

Jerry joan and family. .There are no words to express just how bad I felt when I heard of Jerry passing.us as parents are supposed to go first.as you know my two boys lost there father one year ago ..my heart goes out to each and everyone. .Jerry was first class.all my love and prayers to you all.lv lori

Mary Dixon

October 26, 2014

I am sorry to read of Gerry's passing. I remember him to be a gentleman first.
Blessings to his family.
St. V-M, '79

Scott Vasko

October 26, 2014

I heard about Gerry today, I am devastated. I remember "Dash" ripping off 60 -80 yard runs and just looking up and watching him blow through a hole. He was a great teamate and friend and will be missed.
Scott Vasko
St. V & Air Force

Carla Jarvis

October 26, 2014

To the entire Gaydash family, my heartfelt sorrow over your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Ocean City vacations with you. It seems like just yesterday. I wish I could hug each one of you! I'm praying for all of you, and today, I weep with you. Jerry was kind, full of laughter, and dearly loved his family. I pray God's perfect peace for each one of you as you grieve. I hope it comforts you to know that you do not grieve alone.

St V-M September 2006

October 26, 2014

We love you Uncle Jerry

Amanda and Veronica

Jean and Jim Markham

October 26, 2014

Jerry was a caring and loving brother. Would do anything for anyone. His kind heart will be missed by so many, but not as much as his family.

Dan Sutter

October 26, 2014

Jerry,
First I played football with you, then I played football against you; and you were one of the best.
Rest in peace old friend.
Dan Sutter
St. V. & Akron U.

October 26, 2014

So sorry to hear about Jerry, My condolences to the family. Too young.

October 26, 2014

In deepest sympathy
Jeannette Ritzman

Donald Kuhar

October 26, 2014

I want to extend all my best wishes to the family for this, there loss of a loved one. May God have mercy on his soul and may God continue to shed his grace on those that are tempolary left behing. Jerry was true assist to all that knew him and a real friend. May God continue to bless his family and all of us. Sincerly, Donald Kuhar

Curt Wood

October 26, 2014

My deepest sympathy's

John & Gloria Kuhar

October 26, 2014

Gerry & Joan: We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Son. It is difficult to imagine why such a terrible thing could happen. We pray that you and your family will get through this OK. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John & Gloria Kuhar

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