GERARD VACCA

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

We shall not forget this man.

While we all miss Gerard, there is plenty of things in today´s world where we can still hear his voice and humorous opinions!

We do remember Gerard, fondly. We had a couple of photography assignments with him and belonged to the same photography club. He was a wonderful man. He welcomed us in the club and saw to it that we were made welcomed by all. He always went out of his way to share photography tips and gave positive critique to all our work. Gerard became a sweet and cherished friend. I was just heartbroken when he passed and even now feel the sadness that he´s no longer here. I miss you, Gerard

He was such a gentleman. A man rarely seen these days. Sometimes my husband and I question ourselves, what would Gerard do or say about something? He knew everything about so much but was so humble and kind. We miss him to this day. How fortunate to have had him in our lives. Our lives are better for it.

Landing at Vanderbilt in the fall of 1977 Gerard was one of the first persons I met. We were in Freshman English together. He was the first "Texas Gentleman" I'd ever known and True Gentleman he was indeed. An old soul , much wiser and kinder than most of our peers.

Gerard introduced me to Shavot - and it remains to me a sacred memory.

Rhonda , you were truly blessed. May God comfort you in your loss.

Heather Birt Graff
Vanderbilt '81

After we left the Houston Club several years ago, we lost contact with Gerard and Rhonda, although we thought about them often. Gerard and Rhonda were so exceptionally kind to "ferry" me and my wife to Houston Club events about during my recuperation from a torn Achilles tendon repair, when I could not drive. Gerard was one of the more kind and insightful people I have known. In terms of intelligence and compassion, he and Rhonda seemed to be a perfectly matched couple.

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