Clarence DePrez

I recall many good times with my Uncle Gerry, but two had special personal impact on me: first as a child enthralled with the Edgerton Park PAL Model Railroad Exhibit - The Four Seasons of Rochester that he shepherded through.and remains to this day changed my young life and many after me; second for helping to protect my young family as Deputy Police Chief/Acting Chief during the 67/68 riots (Patty, Mike (4 years old) and I were living only a few blocks away, within ear shot. His calmness...

Dear David, Mike, Betty, Mary Jane, Larry & Suzanne: Sincere condolences on the loss of your dear dad. Mark, the girls and I will miss his cheerful smile at family events. We were so grateful to see him at our daughter Katie's wedding, just this past June. He had such a gracious and wise presence & we will miss him. Love & prayers,
Maureen, Mark, Kate and Anne Deprez

We are so sorry to see Uncle Jerry go. He was a great man. I will always remember the times when mum was still alive and we would all get together and have a great time. I will miss you Big Popeye.

Dear DePrez Family. Sorry to hear of the loss of your Father and my (God Father). I often think of all the fun times we had on Shelter St. You are in my thoughts and in my prayer's.

so sorry to hear about Uncle Jerry-
(this is a pretty nifty way to share my condolences)......with love to everybody from Indiana

There are no words to express my feelings because I have so many wonderful memories of my brother Jerry over the years. All the wrestling clothes in the cellar hallway and my girlfriends "chasing" my handsome brother! Memories and the pictures are wonderful for me to have.

To all my cousins-so sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Jerry was our HERO, the cop, the other civil servant. One of my earliest memories and thrill rides, was after my mom died, I was 3, Uncle Jerry took me for a ride around the block in his side-car. What a hunk in those leather chaps! He always had a smile and a hug! Hard to imagine those big boy's Joe and Jerry sharing a bed in the attic. We loved the trains too! God speed Uncle Jerry, the two Joe's are waiting for you to join the...

Our deepest condolences to all the family for an Uncle of vast accomplishment. Of all memories I recall especially the great model railroad set up at Edgerton Park that certainly had a great impact on shaping my creative side. Then the feeling of safety that came with his even handedness during the late 1960s riots, and finally the warm weekend visits to the family home on Shelter Street during my preteen years.Thanks.
Nephew - Gene

Hi Larry,
Sorry to read of your dad's passing. I still fondly remember all our good times on Shelter St. My condolences to you and your family.