Gerry E. Layo

1964 - 2018

Gerry E. Layo, 54, of Granite Bay, California, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2018.
He was born August 12, 1964 in Massena, New York, the son of Gerald and Jane Layo. Gerry and his twin brother were the youngest of 3 siblings. On July 17, 1993, he married Dia Bellingham Layo.
He graduated Massena Central High School in 1982, and attended State University of New York, at Canton. Gerry was a successful sales professional across multiple industries, before starting his own business, Sales Coach International, as a sales coach and motivational speaker. Gerry became one of the most dynamic speakers in the US and has coached for hundreds of organizations over the last 20 years. His impact, professionally and personally, has been felt across thousands. In his personal life, Gerry enjoyed golfing at his local course, Granite Bay Golf Club, and was also working his way through the top 100 golf courses of the world. Above all, Gerry lived and breathed for his family.
He is survived by his wife, Dia Layo of Granite Bay, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Khloe and Brandon Kaufman of Reno, Nev.; daughter, Madisyn Layo of San Diego, Calif.; son, Cooper Layo of Granite Bay, Calif.; father and mother, Gerald and Jane Layo of Massena, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Kim Layo of Sandwich, Mass.; sister and brother-in-law, Sheri and Chris Starr of Sonoma, Calif.; nieces, Dana and Maggie Layo; and nephews, Michael and Sam Starr.
A service was held Monday at St. Joseph Marello Parish in Granite Bay, California.