Gerard Joseph Robertson died Thursday, April 15, at Beth Israel Hospital, New York City.
The son of Anne Robertson of East Stroudsburg and the late Thomas Robertson, Gerard graduated from Notre Dame High School, 1977, Pennsylvania State University, 1981 and 1982, with an advanced degree in Arts & Sciences, majoring in architecture.
A member of the International Interior Designers Association for 20 years, Gerard worked for HLW, the Mohawk Group, in New York City as well as several other major manufacturers in the United States and abroad, designing new products.
His designs have been featured in several commercial interior design publications. He also served as a juror at the Neo-Con Exhibition in Chicago for several years.
Greatly admired by a wide circle of friends and associates in the arts and sciences professions, Gerard lived an erudite, exciting life in New York and abroad. Outgoing, generous and humorous, Gerard will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his mother, Anne; sister Mary Kay Avedesian and her husband, Craig; niece Kristen; nephews Matthew, James and Daniel; and numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24 at St. Matthew's Church, East Stroudsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Notre Dame High School or to the charity of one's choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Pocono Record.
Dear Mrs. Robertson and family,
I was heart broken to learn of the passing of a friend and classmate from Penn State. Life spreads us all apart over time but my memories of Gerry will always be of laughter and love. We all had such a great time together at PSU and Gerry was loved by all of us. I send you my families love and wish you peace during this period. God Bless You. Jerry, Cindy, Justin and Jessi Kambic
Jerry Kambic
May 05, 2010 | Harrisburg, PA
Dear Mrs. Robertson and family:
I was saddened to learn of your loss. My mom keeps all of us up to date on what's going on in Stroudsburg and around the rest of the country,where we all have scattered. Gerard had a special spot in the hearts of his classmates at ND..and from reading the messages in this guest book, it sounds as if he made many more friends along the path of his much-too-short life! My thoughts are with you all.
Ann Adelmann Brady, Holliston, MA
Ann Brady
April 24, 2010 | Holliston, MA
Visiting PA
Stephanie Lucas
April 23, 2010
At the beach
Stephanie Lucas
April 23, 2010
Dear Anne and family,
May you all find comfort in each other at this very sad time.
Al and Carol Adelmann and family
April 23, 2010
Gerard I can't think of you only in the past tense, you are still in my mind so vibrant and alive! I will always remember many laughs with you and especially the long visit after your hip surgery. :-)
You will be missed by your friends and colleagues, dear one.
gail ressler
Gail Ressler
April 22, 2010 | Brooklyn, NY
Gerard you will be missed, your instinctive artistic view appreciated by everyone, charm that lighted up the room, so gentle and kind, full of knowledge and accomplished..... your spirit will live through all of us.
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
-- Irish Blessing
Kristen Avedesian
April 22, 2010 | New York, NY
Dear Mary Kay and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know that Gerard will be sorely missed by all of you and his dear friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dana, Van and Cole Arvin
Dana Neil
April 22, 2010 | State College, PA
Cynthia Reed
April 22, 2010 | New York, NY