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1921
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2013
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Patsy Gerrone Obituary
He was born on October 30, 1921 in Hazleton, Pa. and has lived in Avon Lake since 1945. He was a Tech Sergeant with the 373rd Bombardment Squadron of the 308th Bombardment Group attached to the Flying Tigers and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal w/ 1 Oak Leaf Cluster. He was employed by Avon Lake Board of Education as chief of Buildings and Grounds for 32 years. He was also a volunteer Fireman for 25 years with the Avon Lake Fire Dept., a member of the Knights of Columbus Fr. Ragan Council #3269, and member of the St. Joseph Parish in Avon Lake. He enjoyed fishing and traveling to Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elora V. (nee Rees) Gerrone; daughter Susan Rhodes of Midland, Mich.; sons Thomas of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Daniel (Barb) of Happy Valley, Ore., Richard (Susan) of Avon Lake, and Gary (Kimberly) of Avon Lake; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers Lewis (Violet) Gerrone of Hazleton, Pa., and Angelo "Larry" Gerrone of Avon Lake.
He was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 1 brother.
All services will be private. Interment at Avon Lake City Cemetery. MISENCIK FUNERAL HOME is in charge of all arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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October 4, 2014
My condolences. May the wonderful memories of him sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled.
John 6:40
October 15, 2013
I am so sad to hear of Uncle Patsy's passing. I have great memories of him and visiting Avon Lake with my parents. I am glad I got to see him and talk to him when he came back to Hazleton. My heart goes out to the whole family. Love and prayers. Dave and Raffael Billet
Jana Churchwell
October 12, 2013
May God bless Sgt Patsy Gerrone and all of his family. He was a true hero. I hope he is flying now with Puck and the rest of the crew.
Bill Rees
October 11, 2013
When i leave this world, and arrive at Gods place. I'll look forward to Patsys spaghetti dinner with that wonderful smile on his face. My hero he is.
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October 10, 2013
So sad to hear of Uncle Patsy's passing-he was a great guy with a great legacy. I am sure he will be greatly missed. A lot of good memories. Our condolences to Aunt Elora and the whole family.
Love, George, Sandy and Heather Miller
Ralph and Barb Reed
October 9, 2013
Dear Rick, Sue and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. It's hard to lose a parent. You are in our thoughts.
Ralph and Barb
Thom & Darla Lorain
October 8, 2013
Dear Rick, Sue and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are keeping you and all of your family members in our prayers and thoughts. Keep the memories your Dad has left you with close to your heart. Although he has physically left you he will never be but a memory away. Always in our thoughts.
Brian Berry
October 8, 2013
My condolences. He was the sharpest man I have ever known. It was a pleasure to have met him on on of his many "Last Trips" to Las Vegas.
October 8, 2013
My condolences to Elora, Tom and the rest of Pat's family
Pat and I date back to WW-II during 1943, when we both served in the 373 Bomb Squadron in China and flew on several same missions. At war's end, we lost contact with each other.
It was only a few years ago that his son Tom arranged for us to meet again here in Henderson NV. What a great meeting it was, after so many years had passed by. Glenn Roberts, Boulder City NV.
October 8, 2013
Thinking of the Gerrone family and praying for you family. Rest in peace.
Chuck Parsons
October 8, 2013
One of the first faces I remember walking into Westview as a little kid, was Pat's smiling face. My thoughts are with his family.
Richard Martino
October 8, 2013
I grieve for the loss of a very good Friend and rejoice that he is in Heaven at peace and pain free.
Pat & Tom Koziol
October 8, 2013
Dear Rick, Sue and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. It's not easy to loose a parent. My comfort is that they are watching over us and I still talk to my parents everday. You have our deepest sympathy. Love, Tom & Pat
Paula (Carsia) Maurer
October 7, 2013
Rest in peace.
Paula Maurer (Carsia)
October 7, 2013
I was so sad to hear of Uncle Patsy's passing. I will remember him fondly. I especially will remember his good Italian cooking whenever I visited Avon Lake. Jake & I will remember him in our prayers.
Joe Conley
October 7, 2013
Dear Gerrone Family,
You have my sympathy in your loss of Pat. What an extremely nice man he was and also one customer I truly enjoyed seeing or hearing from.
My heart broke getting the call today but I know he is at peace and will soon celebrate his first birthday in heaven.
Know that you are thought of and being held in prayer.
Be blessed,
Joe Conley
Mercy Hospital
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