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Gerald Secor Couzens
1950 - 2017
Gerald Secor Couzens
1950 - 2017
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BORN
1950
DIED
2017
Gerald Couzens Obituary
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Tom Barberini
May 25, 2024
Gerry you were sorely missed at our 50th class reunion at Sacred Heart High School. You were a great friend and team mate!! You made a real difference in this world. Sincerely, Tom Barberini
Thomas Barberini
February 8, 2024
Gerry was a great and loyal friend!! He was always so kind and humble. I often think of our many interactions as students and athletes!! He was always a pleasure to be around!! You are greatly missed! Sincerely, Tom Barberini
John Bruneau
February 7, 2024
Gerald was my best friend during my eight years at Christ the King.He had the greatest sense of humor and taught me how important it is to read. We would go out to the bookmobile together every week.I know that I will see you again on the other side.
Big Lew
May 25, 2023
A year, a great basketball game, or even a nostalgic Bball moment rarely passes without a brief flicker, or reflection of our old friend & colleague, Gerald Couzens. "G" represented only the most positive memories of collaboration, competition, and friendship. The Septuagenarian s from the Run Will always miss you, Big Fella´!
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Thomas Barberini
May 25, 2023
Gerry, you were a great friend and team mate . I fondly remember the practices, the games and our many interactions at Sacred Heart. Rest in peace. Tom Barberini
Reggie Bird
May 25, 2021
Gerald, my friend,
You will forever live on in my heart and in my fondest memories. The world is a poorer place because of your absence. Until we meet again...
Reggie Bird
Princeton, Class of '72
Thomas Barberini
May 25, 2021
Gerald was a great classmate, teammate and friend! He was articulate, funny , loyal, and a pleasure to be around! I truly miss him! The world was a better place because of Gerry! Sincerely, Tom Barberini
Chris Thomforde
May 25, 2020
Thanks be to God for Gerry! A friend on the basketball court during college and a person I was always glad to meet in all of the year thereafter.
Ken Bedder
May 25, 2020
Still think of you Big C. I'll plant a flower in my backyard for you, might make it a tall one.
Chris Garvey
June 5, 2017
I've known Gerald since we became neighbors as children.
We had lots of fun, together with his brothers and our other neighbors. Realistic water pistols, cap guns, snow sleds, touch football & hoops.
His dry wit brought many smiles.
Daniel Palmer
June 4, 2017
Having met the G man just a few years ago I am saddened by this loss of a very good, down to earth and enjoyable human being. RIP
Danny Palmer
Dan Quilty
June 4, 2017
I have fond memories of Gerry as a wonderful person & playing basketball with him. He was a talented ballplayer.
June 1, 2017
Jerry was wonderful friend and a loving spirit. I knew him in High School and often thought of him fondly throughout the years. My condolences to his family. Barbara Kurka Kavanaugh
Karin Jones
June 1, 2017
I saw Gerald a few times at Coburn family functions, most recently this past March. From the first time we met he always made a point of saying hello and chatting - I remember his very quick wit and his interest in others. My thoughts are with his family and friends at the loss of a great person.
Diane Couzens and Family
June 1, 2017
To have known Uncle Gerald was to have loved him. His presence made any gathering feel special and any conversation, important.
He was an intelligent and thoughtful person, and a true family man.
His tall, Couzens-esque stature in life is fittingly proportionate to the void we feel in our hearts at his death.
We hope and pray that some solace may be found in the many fond and cherished memories which will stay with us always.
Jan Austin
June 1, 2017
I will really miss having long conversations with Gerald (my second cousin) while floating in Cape Cod Bay. It was always such a pleasure to talk to him, he was so knowledgeable, helpful and fun to talk to. My sympathy to all of the Couzens cousins at this very sad time.
June 1, 2017
Although Gerald is no longer here physically, his soul will live on through the love of his family and friends. May peace be delivered to you from the love of God. Teri Frevert
Sally Austin-Runci
May 31, 2017
Dear Couzens Family, I will greatly miss Gerald, my second cousin. While I only saw him briefly each summer, he always was friendly, interesting to talk with and had a wonderful twinkle in his eye. May he rest in peace and you find comfort in the loving memories.
May 31, 2017
Condolences to the family and friends of Gerry. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Gayle (Moore) Kotash
May 31, 2017
To the Couzens Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Thomas Barberini
May 31, 2017
Gerald Couzens was a wonderful human being. I am deeply saddened by his passing. We played basketball as competitors and team mates during high school. He was a gentleman both on and off the court.
Patrick Coburn
May 31, 2017
To all the Couzens, how the days at BPC will seem so much less without Gerald there. He will be deeply missed by all the Coburns.
Reggie Bird
May 31, 2017
Gerald,
I will miss you more than words could ever express. From our youthful days at Princeton through our most recent communication, your friendship, compassion, humor, and wisdom have been a high point in my life. My sincerest condolences to Gerald's family and friends. Until we meet again Gerald, goodbye.
Veronica (McCambridge) Fish
May 31, 2017
To the Family and Friends of Gerry, May God's love and comfort give you strength, in this your hour of need. He was a very special person.
May 31, 2017
To his family and friends. My condolences. May our heavenly father bring you great comfort and peace. Mathew 5:4
Rich Langan
May 31, 2017
Gerry and I went to Christ The King grade school and then onto Sacred Heart HS. After graduation I saw him only one more time. Couz and I were pretty good fiends during those youthful years. Enjoy your eternal reward my friend.
ALG
May 31, 2017
To The Couzens,
May the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts during this difficult time.
Ken Bedder
May 31, 2017
Gerry was my close childhood friend. We played countless hours of basketball together and ran cross country for our school. Although I have not seen him for quite awhile he holds a dear place in my heart. Love you Gerry.
May 31, 2017
I give thanks for Gerry's life of sport, engagement in the human family, and curiosity with all things living. He was a friend in the Princeton basketball family. Rest in peace! Chris Thomforde
Lewis Dorf
May 31, 2017
I was lucky enough to know Gerald for 48 years. His wisdom and perspectives concerning subjects ranging from cutting edge medical & scientific findings, to mundane basketball trivia, never failed to impress and amuse his many loyal friends, colleagues & teammates. "Big G" was simply the finest, the most sincere, generous and loving man ... I have ever known.
A la prochaine, cher ami.
Jennifer Triompo
May 31, 2017
Uncle Gerald, my loving, kind and generous Godfather. Please continue to watch over your beautiful family. We'll never know why you left us so soon, but I know we'll all be together again one day in Heaven. You will be missed and loved forever. Jenny
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