Joseph Raymond "Joe" Gerace

Joe was a kind and giving employer. He always gave an employee a chance to enhance themselves by offering positions of employment, Rose Beard 1966-1986

Mr. Gerace was a kind and gentle man, He was fair with all employees and helped you when he could. Rose Beard

Mr. Gerace was a wonderful man to work for. God Bless his soul.

MR. GERACE HAD INFLUENCED MY WORK LIFE AND I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL. ROSE BEARD

As I said before. Joe Gerace was a wonderful person. He was never too busy to talk to you and didn't look down on you. I have nothing but fond memories of Joe Gerace. Prayers for his family.

Norma,

Millie and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family during the loss of your husband. We shall keep you in our prayers.

Freddie and Millie Williams

Aunt Norma, Ginny, and Mary Kay, my prayers are for you. Uncle Joe will be missed for his smile, his laughter, and his loving heart.

While he was Secretary of Labor, Mr. Gerace gave me some very good advice. I made a statement about making wrong decisions years ago. He quickly told me, never regret the decision made because no matter what, it was the right decision at that particular time. Now when I find myself pondering past decisions I think of what he said on that day over ten years ago. Thanks to Colonel Gerace, for making my life a little brighter and for all the great work he did for our service members. My...

During my 15 years as Director, Veterans' Employment and Training Service, U. S. Dept. of Labor, Colonel Joe was the best of all the Secretaries of Labor with whom we had contact. He was a constant source of support and inspiration for veterans programs, and he left his philosophy, "It was the right thing to do at that time," as a permanent reminder of his moral character, ethical influence, and
constant sense of fair play and justice. We deeply regret your loss, but we will miss him,...