Gerald J. "Jerry" Berardi

Gerald J. "Jerry" Berardi obituary

Gerald J. "Jerry" Berardi

Gerald Berardi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Gerald J. Berardi, 89, of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, October 24, 2025, at Warren Manor Nursing Home, Warren, PA.

Jerry was born in Warren PA, on February 23, 1936. He was the son of Samuel and Phyllis Barone Berardi. He was a lifelong Warren area resident. Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Warren High School. He was employed with Blair Corporation in the mailing department at the Irvine Distribution Center, for 44 years, retiring in 1998.

Jerry was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and sang in the Choir. He also served with his wife, Nancy on the Pre Cana (marriage) team as a teacher. Jerry also led a group reunion for 38 years for the Warren County Cursillo. He was an avid Notre Dame fan and coached Little League when his kids were younger. Jerry also had a love for taking care of his home and yard. He could always be found around the house tending to some type of chores.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Teconchuk Berardi of Warrren, PA., whom he married on September 7, 1957, and they spent 68 loving years together.

In addition to his wife, Nancy, Jerry is survived by his 3 children; Gerald Berardi Jr and wife Anne, of Lemoyne, PA, Catherine Williams and husband Dr. Kevin Williams of Clark's Summit, PA, and John Berardi, of Mentor, OH; one granddaughter, Abby Erfer and husband Justin of Basking Ridge, NJ; two great grandchildren, Benjamin and Quinn Grace Erfer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Ian Williams, 3 Sisters – Betty, Jennie and Mary Berardi, and 4 Brothers – John, Chuck, Sam and Louis Berardi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Wednesday October 29, 2025, at 12:00 Noon in St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. with Fr. Raymond Gramata, retired Catholic priest, officiating. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St Jude's at www.stjude.org or the St Joseph R.C. School, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. West, Warren PA, 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

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