Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gerald E. Corkery passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on January 24, 2022 at the age of 77. Gerry was the beloved husband of Maureen A. Corkery and devoted father of Colleen Corkery and Sean Corkery (Heather). Proud grandfather of Riley, Devin, Reese, Madelynn and Liam. He is also survived by his sisters Anna Marie and Cheryl along with many nieces and nephews. We have been blessed to know Gerry, a true gentleman. Gerry will always be remembered for his kindness, gentle spirit and warmth. He was a true people person and master story teller. Many of Gerry's stories included fond memories of growing up with family and relatives, his bar and the many sports teams he enjoyed coaching over the years. Gerry enjoyed sharing his hobbies and passions with his son, grandson and nephews. He adored his family and took great pride in passing on family traditions, from baking his Grandmother's raisin bread to teaching the nieces and nephews to drive. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral on Monday January 31st from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in St. Jerome's Church 8100 Colfax Street. (Please wear your mask and follow social distancing guidelines). His funeral mass will begin at 10:30 AM and interment will follow in St. Dominic's Cemetery. For further information or to share your fondest memories of Gerry please visit PhillyFunerals.com. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215.333.0500
Dear Maureen,
Gerry was a good man and I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Keeping you always in my prayers. Hope to be seeing you soon. Love cousin Jean and Joe
Jean Ward
January 21, 2024 | Coaldale, PA | Family
Dear maureen. On the anniversary of Gerry’s, I just want you to know that I am thinking of you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless! Affectionately, cousin anne
Anne Derlunas
January 21, 2023 | Nesquehoning, PA
With deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayer.
Gerald died on the feast of St francis de Sales, known as the Gentleman Saint.
fr. Jim Behan osfs , fellow 1962 graduate of NECHS
James J Behan
February 06, 2022 | Childs, MD
You can't drive past the bar or the recreation center without thinking of Gerry.
He had a way of talking you into joining him into the games and the kids.
Our prayers and condolences go out to his family. God bless, Maureen
Patricia Williams
February 02, 2022 | New Holland, PA
I went to grade and high school with Gerry and he truly was a real good guy. Always enjoyed seeing him at our reunions and talking about the good times from the past. Please accept my condolences on his passing. I'll keep him and all of you in my prayers.
Joe Brennan, Sewell NJ
January 31, 2022
SO very sorry to hear of Gerry's passing! We had been friends since our days in grade school and "hung out on the same corners. Gerry was always the gentleman and a good time as well. My condolences and prayers go out to Maureen and the family. May he rest in peace. Bill Hawthorne
Bill Hawthorne
January 31, 2022 | Mullica Hill, NJ | Friend
Deepest sympathy to the Corkery family. Pleasure to have known him.
Louise Tillmann
January 30, 2022 | Friend
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. My dad, Andy loved always talking with Gerry at the river. It was a good friendship and now they are together still talking and watching the river. Keeping your family in prayers.
Debbie McBride
January 28, 2022 | Philadelphia, PA
Remember him from the bar in Bridesburg when I was a kid, he was
Always very nice. Sorry for your loss! Sandra
Sandra
January 28, 2022 | Phila, PA