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Gerald Lapierre Obituary
1939 - 2014
Ludlow
Gerald "Jerry" E. Lapierre, 74, of Ludlow passed away peacefully on Thursday January 2, 2014. Born and raised in Chicopee to the late Earl and Yvonne (Gervais) Lapierre, he was a long time Ludlow resident and faithful communicant of St. Elizabeth Parish. Jerry was the former owner of Jerry's Auto Repair in Springfield, Partridge Hollow Camp Ground in Monson and Steve's Sporting Goods in Chicopee. He was a member of the Ludlow Fish and Game, where he served as Range Master and belonged to S.P.A.R.K.S radio controlled airplane club. Jerry was a car enthusiast and enjoyed rebuilding Corvettes and going to cruise shows. He also was involved with his modified race car #22 at Riverside Park. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, he leaves his beloved wife of 52 years, Joan (Barre) Lapierre of Ludlow; cherished daughters, Denise Royce and her husband Russell of Ludlow and Deborah Lapierre of Ludlow; caring grandchildren Timothy Royce, Christopher Royce, Jonathan Royce, Nicholas Lapierre, Jake Witkowski and Caden Callahan; his sisters-in-law Lorraine Curlew and husband William and Jeanette Robinson all of Chicopee, several loving nieces, nephews and extended family and friends and his faithful Yorkie, Daisy. Sadly, he was predeceased by his brother-in-law Howard Robinson. Jerry's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff, Hospice team and Clergy at Baystate Medical Center for the wonderful care and comfort they gave to him. Funeral services for Jerry will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 from the Ludlow Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:30am followed by Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Elizabeth Church at 11:15am. Burial will be held privately by Jerry's family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jerry's memory to: St. John the Baptist School, 217 Hubbard Street, Ludlow, MA, 01056, or to the charity of one's choice. For further information, please visit ludlowfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Lapierre
Debbie Naglieri Prescod
February 3, 2014
Dear Mima and Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband and father's passing. Zoe told me about it last night. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless...
Ralph Giuggio
January 14, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
Charlie Breault
January 11, 2014
Just learned of this. Very sorry to hear. Deepest condolences
Chung
January 10, 2014
Very sorry for your loss.
Craig Rovelli
January 10, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you Denise and your family.
Rod Pease
January 10, 2014
Joanie,
Very soryy to hear about your loss.
Bonnie Placzek
January 9, 2014
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss! Please accept my sincerely condolences.
January 8, 2014
Deb - my condolences to you and your family.
Susan Levitt
January 8, 2014
Denise and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Kathy (MMWEC)
January 8, 2014
Sorry to hear that another of the Wed night shooters has gone on. But Jerry you're home and pain free and in that better place. When you see Ray Fay and Lester Harp give them a hi for me.
Lee T Edgerton
January 8, 2014
My deepest condolences to the entire Lapierre Family!
January 8, 2014
Joanie, Norm and I are so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing, your in our prayers.
Jim Schaub
January 7, 2014
Jerry was a good friend and mentor. I worked for him many years. I'm sorry for your loss. God bless
January 7, 2014
Joan and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless, Gerry may you rest in peace now, free of pain. Ed/Bev G of Leesburg, Florida
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