Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - Agawam
Agawam, Massachusetts
Sep 20, 1948 – Jul 22, 2023
Jerry A. Johnson, 74, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at home. Born in Elmira, NY, son of the late C. Iver and Louise (Rohde) Johnson, he was a 1966 graduate of South Side High School in Elmira, NY. He then graduated in 1969 from Corning Community College and in 1971 with a bachelor of science from Syracuse University in Utica. Jerry was a finance executive at Baystate Medical Center for 35 years and previously worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield. He was an air force veteran of the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and vacationed on over thirty cruises. He was predeceased by his wife, Susan E. (Becker) Johnson on Aug. 15, 2022 and his son, Michael J. Johnson on Oct. 12, 2022. He leaves a daughter and her husband, Jennifer E. and Ryan Bennett of West Springfield, two sisters, Joyce Kochan Patti of Newport, NY, Joan Pounds of Pasadena, CA, two grandchildren, Brianna Bennett, Ryker Bennett, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday at 10am at the AGAWAM CURRAN JONES FUNERAL HOME, 745 Cooper Street followed by burial in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-7pm.
Read MoreI was sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a nice guy to work with. He always identified me as his first secretary at Baystate. Rest in Peace Jerry and thank you for your service.
Linda Klinger
August 07, 2023 | Longmeadow, MA | Coworker
Jerry was a big influence in my life and I owe a lot to him. He was a legend at Blue Cross and Baystate. His creative mind and thinking was amazing and I learned to think beyond the obvious from him. He will be missed and remembered.
Bob Scalzo
July 27, 2023 | Northampton, MA | Friend
I always enjoyed it when my work at Baystate included checking in with and/or meeting with Jerry. Jerry was very generous with his knowledge, and gracious with his time. He was the only person I've ever known who enjoyed digging into the "Federal Register" to see if there were provisions that Baystate could benefit from, and so often Baystate did benefit from Jerry's efforts! Jerry had a dry sense of humor, loved his family, and would light up when talking about recent or upcoming cruises.
Laurel Smith
July 27, 2023 | Work
I´m am so sorry to hear of Jerry´s passing. He played in our golf league at Baystate and oh the stories he could tell. He often left us laughing hysterically. What a kind and gentle soul. Rest in peace Jerry
Monica
July 26, 2023 | Work
I am sorry to hear of both Jerry's passing as well the difficult past year for the family. I worked with Jerry earlier in my career at Baystate and remember him as kind, a joke and story-teller and and always having a ready laugh. Thinking of your family.
Ellen M.
July 24, 2023 | Work
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
Den
July 24, 2023
I am sorry to hear of Jerry´s passing and the very trying past year his family has had. Jerry was an intelligent, caring and generous man, who always spoke of his family with joy in his eyes and words. I am very sorry for your loss and may Jerry, Susan and Michael watch over you with peace and love.
Maria M
July 24, 2023 | Work
