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Jerry Foster Obituary
JERRY J.
Age 54, of Finleyville, died Sunday, June 26, 2005 at Mercy Hospital in Pgh. after bravely fighting a two year battle with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was born February 18, 1951 in Pittsburgh, a son of Helen Smith Foster of Melbourne Beach, FL and the late James Foster. Mr. Foster was employed as an Engineering Technician with the US Dept. of Energy in Bruceton. He served in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Finleyville, V.F.W. Post 6664 in Library, the American Legion Post 613 and Loyal Order of Moose 172 both of Finleyville. Jerry loved his Harley's and was very proud of his home he made with his wife of 25 years, Michele, and their Labrador Retriever, Lance. Surviving are three brothers, Edward Foster (Nancy) of Jacksonville, FL and Thomas and Timothy Foster, both of Melbourne Beach, FL; two sisters, Joyce Madden (Ray) of Melbourne, FL and Donna Everett of Melbourne Beach, FL; father-in-law, Andrew Paul; sisters-in-law, Suzanne Hoffmann (Robert) and Kathleen Snyder (Gary), and many nieces and nephews who adored their "Uncle Jerry". Deceased in addition to his father is a sister, Kathleen Foster. A special hug to Kelly for her unending love of both of us. Friends received 7-9 pm Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday at KEGEL FUNERAL HOME, INC., Tim P. Kegel, Supervisor, 3560 Washington Ave., Finleyville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am Thursday, June 30th in St. Francis Church, Finleyville. Interment, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray. Memorial contributions to St. Francis Building Fund, 3609 Washington Ave., Finleyville, PA 15332 or Washington County Humane Society, Rte. 136, Eight-Four, PA 15330.
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Sara and John Panepinto
July 11, 2005
Dear Michelle,
John & I were very sad to hear the news. We'll always remember what a wonderful person he was. Especially our cooking conversations. He's at peace now & with the angels. God Bless You!
Everett Gerbec
July 5, 2005
Rest in Peace old friend.
July 1, 2005
Dear Michele,
Now is a time for you to rest--you both fought the good fight==Jerry is finally resting and so should you. I asked Donna to remind Jerry that there were meatballs waiting for him in Heaven...God Bless You,
Love Marcy
Patti Neary
July 1, 2005
Michele,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Patti
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Rhonda Burroughs
June 29, 2005
Michelle, We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Jerry was a great guy and was loved by all. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace now Jerry.
Rhonda
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Karen H.
June 29, 2005
Uncle Jerry,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. You fought all the way and was very courageous.You can rest in peace in HEAVEN ABOVE. You are Kelly's Angel, please take care of her.
Eric Kapolka
June 28, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sam david
June 28, 2005
I was very saddened to read about Jerry's death . He was a very good friend and we will miss him. He will always be the king of hot peppers. He has been in our prayers for some time after learning about his cancer.I just wish I could have spent some more time with him. My deepest sympathy from my wife Janet and myself.
Robert Patton
June 28, 2005
I am posting this remembrance for you Jerry, you are not only part of the NETL family, but also you belong to a family made up of America's finest: Soldiers, Veterans and their families.. As a Veteran I salute you for your unselfish sacrifices to God , Family , and Country. You contributed more to this great country than you ever took from her. Your bravery and valor in service and life will never be forgotten. I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of this honored colleague.
Richard Hickey
June 28, 2005
My symapthy and condolences to the family of Jerry. He will always be fondly remembered as a very special person.
Richard Hickey
Aurora, CO
Lindsay Bloch
June 28, 2005
Jerry will be missed and we all will remember his smile and sense of humor, and how much he loved the Steelers and his Harley. God bless you Michele and your family at this time and I am sorry I cannot be there. Take care.
Fredrick P. White
June 28, 2005
I'm sorry to hear about Jerry passing, he truly wanted to fight this cancer! We shared stories of our encounters with cancer. Mine of course was about my daughter. I prayed to God, that He would heal Jerry but Our Father God needed him with Him, in Heaven. I will say a Prayer for his wife and family and for them to keep their memories of Jerry close to their hearts! May God Bless and keep you all in good health.
My Condolences,
NETL Co-Worker
Nanci Kreigline
June 28, 2005
I was so very sad to hear of Jerry's passing. He fought a very courageous battle with his illness.I smile when I remember all of the funny stories we shared & the good times we had. He was a wonderful friend & I will miss him so very much. My heart goes out to Michele & all of his family at this time of sorrow. He is in a much better place now smiling & pain free & most likely riding a Harley. May God bless Jerry & his family.
Sharon Fiorillo
June 28, 2005
Jerry will be missed tremendously. He was a PETC/NETL icon. Aside from being extremely easy on the eyes, he radiated strength in character with a nice touch of compassion. You don't get that mix too often. We will all miss his contagious laugh with his mischievious little smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Michele. You must feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to share in Jerry's life for 25 years. God Bless!
Mike Hospodar
June 28, 2005
God Bless you Jerry
Don Martello
June 28, 2005
Dear Foster family & friends:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these troubling times. You fought the good fight; now is the time to rest and assess where to go from here. Jerry is at peace; and we should try to move to a peaceful place in our minds and hearts that can reconcile what has happened.
Sincerely,
Your AFGE 1916 sisters & brothers
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