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Gerard F., age 77 of New Milford died Wednesday, September 14, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Ann P. (nee) Larson. Devoted father of Dolores Rothweiler and her husband Howard, Frederick May and his wife Barbara, and Gerard May and his wife Debra. Loving grandfather of Melissa, Howie, Freddie, Rebecca, Helené, and Timothy. Cherished great-grandfather of David, Austin, Brianne, Hannah, Hailee, and Timothy, Jr. Jerry was a longtime and dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Council and was a Fourth Degree Knight in the Msgr. C.G. McCorristin Assembly. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph's RC Church and drove a bus for New Jersey Transit for over 40 years. Prior to that, he served his country in the United States Army. Funeral service Saturday 8:30AM from the Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell then to St. Joseph's RC Church for a 9:30AM Mass of Christian Burial. Family and friends are invited to visit today (Friday) 2-4 & 7-9PM. In life Jerry had asked that in lieu of flowers donations in his name be made to the Knights of Columbus, the Alzheimer's Association or to a charity of your choosing. For more info visit www.volkleberfuneralhome.com.
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