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Michael Gerda Obituary

GERDA Michael C. Gerda, age 63, lifetime Fairfield resident, passed Friday, July 18, 2008 at West Haven Veteran's Hospital. Complete arrangements to be announced by the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 S Benson Rd., Fairfield. Please visit www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jul. 20, 2008.

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Jeannette McQueeney

July 14, 2019

Mikey has his buddy Timmy now in heaven to play golf and drink beer. With Peter Palmer and Frank Costanzo, they have their usual foursome. Hit it good, guys! And dont forget the cooler, like that would ever happen!

Liz and Bob Baker

July 30, 2008

Dear Karen,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Remember the good times and keep him in your heart. Your Dad was a good soul and quite a character!
Jeremy, Bob and I send our prayers.

Gloria Jakab Fleming

July 25, 2008

Dear Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. He lived life to the fullest. He lives on in many of our memories. We had a lot of laughs at his expense but we loved him and he loved us!
One time at Cape Cod he was our Super Bud! Dressed as the King of Budweiser in a Super Man costume! What a great time we had! Our friends will never forget him for that day and many more!
Before your Dad was sick he was a fine carpenter! Also was a champion bowler! Let's not forget that about him.
Most of all he was always there to help no matter how much time it took to do the job. I will never forget him and all of my friends.
Karen, I am so proud of you, he loved you very much! Gloria

JULIA & DENNIS KULISH

July 23, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Tim & Jeannette McQueeney

July 22, 2008

Karen,
We will miss our Mikey so much and will always keep him in our hearts.
He was a true friend to both of us, one we could always count on.
We''ll always remember the fun we had together - golfing, the garage, picnics, the Elks, baseball games, dancing at the Port 5 and the Cove - those were our special days!

Julia & Dennis Kulish

July 21, 2008

Dearest Karen, Uncle Dennis and I have watched you care for your Dad (our dearest longtime friend on a daily basis. You tended to his every need of care in his final days. You spend time sitting, talking and caring for him as much he needed. You ran his errands, took him to the doctors and hospital as needed and never once did you complain. You are the daughter he always talked about to us and loved you so very much. Thank you for being with him in his final days and making him happy and comfortable. He was happy to see you, Uncle Dennis and I in his final hour. He will be missed more than we can explain. Our holidays will not be the same without him at our home. Our love to you as always. Aunt Julie and Uncle Dennis.

Mom Somers

July 21, 2008

To my loving daughter Karen; God gave you and your Dad a great gift of finding each other again and truly loving one another. Caring for your father, being with him in his time of great need, greatly eased his pain and filled his lonely hours. You are truly a daughter to be proud of . Your dad died with a smile,and, you are the reason.

john jakab

July 20, 2008

karen:we shall miss mike.i remember as a kid seeing mike at the 100 club in the brickwalk in the late 70's he was a nice man to meet.then seeing him in later years at glen austins party's,he was alway's wanting to help out other's.then being a member of the ffld.elks i meet up with mike again,still being a very nice person last year he called me not knowing he was calling me needed his dad's car detailed to sell it.then when he called i was saying mike it's me gloria's son john.then went to his house,did the car,then weeks later got his car fixed for him.he was a very wonderful person. john jakab and family

BOB & ROBIN JANIK

July 20, 2008

Dear Karen,
Our deepest sympathies at this time
of your loss of your Father.
With love, Aunt Robin, Uncle Bob,
Brian and Laura.

Karen Gerda Hosford

July 20, 2008

My Love For My Father
Even though he's gone I remember him the same. I sit here now and read this aloud and think of him.
I remember his smile his voice calling my name.
I think of him because I know my love for him will never dim.

My father is gone but my love for him remains the same.
I know he looks down at me from above and yet I'm still sad.
He shall never truely never be gone but I still miss him still the same.
I love him, my Dad.

I shall miss him now for he has said good bye but I know I will see him again. I know I shall remember him as the days go by. And I will keep smileing and remembering till I see him again.

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

July 20, 2008

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