Photo courtesy of Weatherhead Young Funeral Home
Brick, New Jersey
Feb 23, 1959 – Dec 22, 2023
Gerald DeDreux of Brick, NJ passed on December 22, 2023 at Ocean Medical Center. Gerry was born on February 23, 1959 in Point Pleasant, NJ to Edward and Rosemary (Wittkop) DeDreux. A lifelong resident of Brick, Gerry graduated from Brick Township High School in 1977.
A mechanic by trade, Gerry worked in several local businesses as well as on his own. His training was in mechanics but his avocation was always story telling; his stories always started with an actual occurrence and always grew and expanded from there. He will be remembered by his many lifelong friends for his contagious smile and optimistic outlook on life.
Predeceased by his parents, Ed and Rhody, as well as his brothers Kevin and Brian; Gerry is survived by his sister, Colleen Scrimenti and two brothers, Chuck (Nancy) and Gary (Dianna) as well as several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held at Church of the Sacred Heart in Bay Head, NJ on Saturday January 13, 2024 at 10 am. Join us for a luncheon following Mass at the VFW on Adamston Road, Brick at noon. Burial will be private.
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Lee Kyle
July 04, 2024 | Manchester Tw
I just found this on Google. I am so sad to hear that you passed away. I will always remember you and keep you in my heart forever. You were my first Love! RIP Gerry, till we meet again!! ❤
Sue Ann Kaplan
June 17, 2024 | Virginia Beach, VA | Friend
I will never forget the endless games of Rummy and talking music. I’ll be listening to Dolly, Skynard and Kenny rogers and be thinking of you. I hope you’re eating pizza and drinking all the Pepsi max up there ❤
Kate Rizzo
January 30, 2024 | Friend
I am so sorry to have heard this news tonight. Gerber you always made me smile.Even when you hated the outfits.You wore them anway because you respected and loved this staff. Watch over all us crazies down here.I will always remember every outfit I wore when you would call me Janice Joplin. Love you Ger you are missed already.
Mary Donnelly
January 26, 2024 | Bricktown, NJ | Coworker
May God bless you and your family! I remember you well, always sweet and kind! RIP old friend ❤
Catherine Phillips
January 03, 2024 | Randleman, NC | Classmate
I’m so sorry to read this, Gerry always had a smile and always remembered us!
Anne Worthy
January 02, 2024 | Mystic Islands, NJ | Acquaintance
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Gerry. Our prayers are with your family. Steve and Judy Ferenchiak
Judy Ferenchiak
December 30, 2023 | Asheville, NC | Acquaintance
I’m so sorry for your loss, and keeping you and your family in my prayers
anne m emerson
December 29, 2023 | Brick, NJ | Friend
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace during this difficult time.
Casey Hendrix
December 29, 2023 | Canton | Friend