Gerald C. Early

Gerald was my first cousin and it was wonderful to be able to discuss family history with him since he was 26 years older than me. He was unique, his optimism & lively spirit will be greatly missed!

Mom and Dad, Trudy and Gerald were great friends from the Lions Club and their travels together over the years. Mom, Dad and I visited Corning often and was always welcome to stay with Gerald. He regaled us with his stories of his childhood, Merchant Marines days during WW II and his many business ventures. We always laughed and had a good time as we drove him around town to look at his many properties. One year, mom and dad took my family to NYC for the weekend. Gerald and Trudy rode...

MR Early was my across the street neighbor from 1964 until I left home. I kept contact with him through the years and last saw him in 2015, my last visit to corning. He was the first entrpeneur I ever knew and he whetted an appetite for that contct sport from an eqarly age. From 1964-1969 he drove me to school every day. There are very few individuals in this world I have a higher regard for than Gerald MR EARLY
Rev Dr Richard Ricky Diffenderfer

Gerald,
Remember when we got hired at Ingersoll Rand in 1957. We were both PROJECT ENGINEERS. When I returned from the Military Service, I was told that you quite and opened the RED ARROW washing service, and from there you were a successful Corning New York businessman. I wished you well with your community service. We were both Corning Lions members.

To the Early family,

Both Gerald and Trudy were both loving , caring people who carried their love over to my family, as my Mom and Dad were neighbors, friends and travel mates. The stories they shared with us were priceless. Something about a camel :) All memories consisted of laughter, historian lessons and good times. Gerald will be truly missed but we find comfort knowing he is back in the arms of his beloved Trudy. Sending prayers, love and hope the family finds peace in...