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Gerard R. Abad

1921 - 2014

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1921

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2014

Gerard Abad Obituary

Gerard R. Abad

AGE: 92 • Philadelphia

Gerard R. Abad passed away peacefully on March 9, 2014 at the home of his daughter in Wilmington, DE.

Born in the Philippines, he was one of 12 children. He attended and graduated from the Philippine Military Academy. He fought in WWII as a colonel in the Philippine military for the United State. Later, Gerard as a federal civilian employee, was a Supervising Civil Engineer at the United States Naval Base in Philadelphia. He was licensed in few states and excelled in his profession.

Gerard was preceded in death by his second wife Mary (Leonie) Abad and survived by their children David Abad, Joanna Abad, his son in law James E. Jamison Jr and granddaughter Bailey M. Jamison . In addition, he is survived by his first wife Esperanza Albertson and their children Robert Abad, Emilie Abad Bets, Nanette Murakoshi, Gerardo Abad Jr. and their respective families.

Friends may call on Friday, March 14, 2014 from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Child, 2500 Naaman's Road, Wilm., DE 19810 where a Mass of Catholic Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery. To send condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Journal on Mar. 12, 2014.

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March 31, 2014

I'm so sorry about your loss. Please take comfort in the scripture at psalms 55 : 22. God will help you get through this difficult time.

March 15, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow. Jeremiah 29:12,13

Maura Abad

March 13, 2014

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We will always fondly remember our dear Uncle Gerry.

March 12, 2014

May the family find strength in the words of Isaiah 51:12,"I myself am the One that is comforting."

Zam Kalibala

March 12, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

March 12, 2014

very sorry for your loss. I hope this bible thought will give you comfort ecclesiast 9:5

nancy biddle

March 12, 2014

Gerry and family,
Sorry for your loss. May our LORD keep you in his comfort.

the jones family

March 12, 2014

We very sorry for your loss please these word for comfort psalms 65:2

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