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John Gerlock Obituary

John L. Gerlock FARMINGTON - John L. Gerlock, age 79, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on April 1, 2016. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Georgiana "Gee" Gerlock; three children, Sarah Gerlock (Chris Flood) and Anne and Louis Gerlock; mother-in-law, Virginia Carpenter; two brothers, Robert and Fred Gerlock; several nieces and nephews; and faithful dog, Duncan. Mr. Gerlock was born in Canandaigua and was the son of Louis and Anne Gerlock. He was a graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1953. Upon graduation from high school, Mr. Gerlock operated the family farm with his father and brothers and had continued to work the farm with his brothers. He worked very hard until the day he died. Mr. Gerlock was an avid outdoorsman and champion skeet shooter. He enjoyed spending time on Canandaigua Lake with his family. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Services are private. Interment will be in South Farmington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ontario County Humane Society, 2976 County Road 48, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Condolences may be offered at www.johnsonkennedy.com.

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Published by Daily Messenger on Apr. 10, 2016.

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April 12, 2016

We have such fond memories of our times with John and Gee while living in Shortsville. Our heart goes out to the whole family. John was like a second father to Matt and will be sorely missed. May your many treasured memories help you through this difficult time.

Keeping you in our prayers,
Cindy and Joe Keyser

April 12, 2016

On behalf of the family of Jack and Peggy Dietz, my heartfelt sympathy to the Gerlock's.

Meg Dietz Caruso
Mount Pleasant, PA

Timothy Munn

April 11, 2016

To Big Lou and the entire Gerlock Family,

My memories of John;
seeing him out in the field on his tractor, attending Louie's athletic events and always a great big handshake. He will be missed. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Coach Munn

April 11, 2016

To all of the Gerlock family growing up next door to the Gerlocks left great memories with all of us and John was and is a great memory. You are in your prayers and thoughts Irene Peck NIxon and the entire Peck family

JUDY & DAVE MONAHAN

April 10, 2016

We knew John from the Canandaigua Sportsmen's Club. He certainly could shoot Skeet with the best of them.

John was always one of those friendly fellows who cared about those who he knew.

Condolences go out to his family.

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