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Gerard Sherlock Obituary

Gerard W. "Jerry" Sherlock passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2015 after a long illness. He was born on Friday, August 18, 1933 in New Orleans, LA to Oneida J. Champagne and John W. Sherlock, Jr. and was most recently residing in Mandeville, LA. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army and later with the Coast Guard Reserve. He was also a member of the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, was 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Jerry was the loving husband of Ruth Breaux Sherlock until her death in 1986. He later married Cathy Dolese Sherlock and moved to Mandeville. He was the beloved father of four children - Sharon A. Olivier (Louis, Jr.), Mark W. Sherlock (Denise), Ruthann Cangelosi (Kevin) and the late Gerard W. "Jay" Sherlock, Jr.; one step-son – Matt Gagliano; and eight grandchildren - Lauren Tilden (Grey), Michael Barre' (Jackie), Victorie Richard (Scott), Brittany Boyd (Stephen), Brenna Fields (David Collins), Brooke Trosclair (Robert), Drew Cangelosi and the late Michelle Barre'. His parents preceded him in death. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St. Mandeville, LA 70448. A wake is scheduled to take place from 6-9:00 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433. Visitation at the church on Monday will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, LA will immediately follow mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Sign the online guestbook and offer condolences at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, 2015.
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Dear Sharon and Ruth Ann, I hope you got my email that I sent to Ruth Ann. Rob and I are in Australia right now. Your dad was an important part of my life-especially as my Godfather. He helped get my job at Amoco. Because of that job I met Rob. Your dad and mom were wonderful to us in Denver too. He was a great Godfather and so sorry that I could not be there for his funeral. Love, Linda and Rob

Linda Christensen

November 10, 2015

My sympathies to your family. Although we were only remotely connected through the family, I enjoyed and shared many emails with Jerry while we researched our family ancestry. I will miss the family connection and the genealogy research that we shared. Judy Moisey Asay, a remote cousin

Judy Moisey Asay

November 9, 2015

To Jerry's family: We were deeply saddened by Jerry's passing. We have fond memories of good times with him and Ruth in our earlier years. They were always fun to be with. We extend our heartfelt sympathy. Connie and Jim Haddican, Terrytown, LA

November 9, 2015

Sorry to hear and send my condolences. I will offer up some prayers. He was a very nice and happy going man. Will be missed by all.

Dave Karl

November 9, 2015

I am sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. My thoughts go out to your family. Jerry was a wonderful neighbor. He will be missed.

Alethea Brown

November 9, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. My condolences and sincere sympathy go out to the Sherlock family... you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Jennings

November 8, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray your family has the strength they need to get through this tuff time.

Julie Drouant

November 8, 2015

Jerry was a wonderful man with a good sense of humor and a desire to be of help to others. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family as I pray for peace , strength and comfort for you all. Blesdings! Jackie Esparros

November 8, 2015

Jerry will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to call him friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time, but as I well know we all have some great memories with him.
Pam Galleguillos

Pam Galleguillos

November 8, 2015

I am so sorry for your family's loss Ruth. He was a wonderful man.

Michelle Norris-Zemlik

November 8, 2015

Ruth Ann & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your dad. May all of your wonderful memories with him bring you comfort. God bless all of you during this sad time.

Brenda & Mitch Trosclair

November 8, 2015

I'm so sorry for your family's loss, Jerry was a wonderful, thoughtful, and funny man. He will be missed.

Betty Mathews

November 8, 2015

Jerry was such a wonderful man, friend, realtor & father to one of my favorite people in the world...Ruth. He brought laughter, knowledge & fun to our office for years (Prudential Gardner). My prayers to Ruth & your wonderful family. He will be greatly missed...

Lesley Troncoso

November 8, 2015

Jerry was such a wonderful man, friend, realtor & dd to one of my favorite people in the world...Ruth. He bar ought laughter, knowledge & fun to our office for years (Prudential Gardner). My prayers to Ruth & your wonderful family. He will be greatly missed...

Lesley Troncoso

November 8, 2015

Your dad always brightened our house when he visited. I wish that I could have seen him one more time. Your family will be in my prayers. God Bless

Lynn Champagne

November 8, 2015

Dear Sherlock Cousins,
Passing peacefully is such a blessing from God. But I am sad to hear Jerry had a long illness. I can still hear him swapping stories and laughing with my dad. Your mom and brother were on my prayer list and now, so is your dad. Ruth Ann it was so nice to see you with Jerry in Washington for Linda's son's wedding. You look just like I remember your mom. I am sorry I cannot be with you but know you all are in my prayers.

Tammy Champagne Surratt

November 7, 2015

Victoria my condolences to you and your family

renee Simmons

November 7, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home

November 6, 2015

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