Reading, Woburn, Massachusetts
Of Reading formerly of Woburn after a courageous five year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) August 1, 2008 at the age of 42. Beloved husband of Suzanne B. (Gallagher). Devoted father of Benjamin J, Thomas C. and John R. House all of Reading. Cherished son of Gerald W. House Sr. and his fiance Jacqueline Muldoon of Dracut and Carol L. (Carbone) Holman and her husband Dennis of Hudson NH. Loving grandson of Louise Carbone of Woburn. Cherished brother of Gregory V. House of Wakefield. Jerry also leaves his faithful yellow lab Sandy. The House family would like to express their appreciation to the caring staff at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Womens Hospital and to thank all of Jerrys family, friends, neighbors and colleagues for there love and support. Funeral from the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) READING, Wednesday, August 6 at 10 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Funeral home visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to The Children of Gerald W. House, Jr. Fund, C/O Eastern Bank, 30 Haven St., Reading, MA 01867 or to the Eastern Bank branch closest to you. For info, directions and register book visit johnbdouglass funeralhome.com.
Read MoreSue & Boys, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Although I knew Jerry professionally through TD we most often spoke about the boys art work hanging in his office or how they were doing in little league. He was a proud Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Trainor
Mike Trainor
August 19, 2008 | Chelmsford, MA
Dear House Family,
We are deeply sadden to hear about your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Jerry was a remarkable man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please know we are here to help. Our sincere and deepest sympathy.
Luz Santana-Ang, Phillip Ang and Victoria Ang
Luz Santana-Ang
August 13, 2008 | Weymouth, MA
Dearest Sue and family:
I did not know Jerry, but I know that there must be no loss greater or wound deeper than the loss of your child. My deepest sympathy at this hurtful time in your lives.
Shirley Chamberlain
August 13, 2008 | Plant City, FL
Dear Sue & Family:
Our thoughts & prayers are always with you & your family
Sincerely,
Neil & Christine Nguyen
August 10, 2008 | Irvine, CA
Greg & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jerry was such a nice guy and very easy to talk to. He will be missed.
Love,
Laurie (Torrice) & Doug Adams
Laurie & Doug Adams
August 09, 2008 | Stoneham, MA
Hi,
We're friends of Greg's at Gold's Gym in Maynard. Jerry's passing has touched us as well. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and that God has his HUGE arms wrapped tightly around you!
Love,
Andy, Ann and Allan
Andy Sermos
August 07, 2008 | Acton, MA
Dear Sue, Boys, Jerry's Family-
I worked with Jerry for 9 months in the TD branch. I think the excerpt from the email I sent on my last day says it best- "today will be a bit sad as it will be my last working for the most wonderful, positive energy, and mentoring manager I have had in 16 years in the business." Jerry will forever be the bar by which others are measured both professionally and personally. I still remember how Coal, my Labrador would make his morning trips down the hall...
Nicole Andersen
August 07, 2008 | Cambridge, MA
Dear House Family,
I was a good friend of Jerry's back in the North Street School in Tewksbury. He came over my house to play many times and we were good friends in school. I have not been in touch with him since we were kids, but I remember him well, and was sad to hear of his passing. I do remember him being very kind and a real comfortable kid to be around. I can see from reading comments from others that he carried this into his adult life. I wish we had stayed in touch. I just...
Richard Welch
August 06, 2008 | North Reading, MA
Carol I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you in this most difficult time. "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you." Heb. 13:5.
Cheryl McNulty
August 06, 2008 | Atkinson, NH
