Robert-Gerrity-Obituary

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Robert A. Gerrity

Apr 20, 1954 - Jan 12, 2026

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Doc will be missed by many. I have great memories of the time we spent together.

Back in the 70's was when I first met Bobby! I then fond out we were shirt tail cousins and we became friends over the years. Many great memories over the years and Bobby will be deeply missed by many! My heart , thoughts and prayers go out for his whole family.

Jim Dougherty

Sending my sincere sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in the love and memories you shared. So sorry for your loss.
Love,
Tom Henningsen

Dad, I know you´re in a better place and no longer suffering. Your loss leaves a void that can never be filled again. Your love of family, community and public service was second to none. I am honored to be your son and carry your name forward. You are mi

So sorry for the loss of your husband Miriam, he was a wonderful man. He was so devoted to you and to your father and also to your I believe dad‘s dog. He will be missed by so many people. Jay and I extend our deepest condolences to you and the entire family.
Sincerely,
Paulette and Jay Okun

Our thoughts and prayers to the Gerrity family, Bob was a true gentleman and a great law enforcement officer to his community . We met Bob many years ago when we all went to our annual update training for police and saw him every year after. He would always come up and shake our hands and ask how is everything in Hawley. This is a true loss for law enforcement, may he rest in peace. You will always be remembered by the Hawley Police Dept. thank you my friend for your service.

Bobby was a great person.Always with his happy smile.We were proud to know him & prouder to be be his friend. Will surly be missed !!

I met Chief many years ago as a vendor for his department, we became friends. He would always take time to chat when I was there, he'd ask how things were going with other PD's in the area that we serviced. He had a keen interest in seeing our success in Lackawanna County. As our business grew I made less trips there but our employees always had great praise for him and his department. Chief and I would speak occasionally on the phone or I'd see him for a training class I was doing. It...

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