Jerome B. "Jerry" Gardner

Jerome B. 'Jerry' Gardner SAUGERTIES- Jerome B. "Jerry" Gardner, 77, of Abbott Court, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at the Ten Broeck Commons Nursing Home with his family at his side. Born April 9, 1934 in Saugerties, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna Brandow Gardner. A Veteran of the United States Army, he was stationed in Germany. He was employed at Ferroxcube in Saugerties for over 43 years as a Assistant Plant Engineer retiring in 1994. Jerry collected antique cars and was a founding member, in 1952, of the Woodstock Motor Club where he served as a past President. Jerry was a "family guy" who loved his family and friends. To his grandchildren and staff at Ten Broeck he was affectionately know as "Pa G." He spent many hours working in his garage where he was considered "one of the gang" among his son's friends. He would often be seen walking Ulster Ave. with his chocolate lab, Coco. He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Snyder, with whom he recently celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary. Two sons, Craig, with his wife Geri, and Gary, with his wife Denise. Two granddaughters, Kacey and Rachel Gardner, all of Saugerties, one sister, Patricia Genthner of N.J., and one brother, James Gardner of Saugerties. Several nieces and nephews also surivive. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., cor. of John & Lafayette Sts. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Family suggests donations in his memory be made to the Diaz Ambulance Service. Expressions of condolence may be shared on Jerry's memorial page @www.seamon wil seyfuneral home.com