Gerald Bigg

Gerald Bigg obituary, Johnson City, NY

Gerald Bigg

Gerald Bigg Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barber Memorial Home, Inc. - Johnson City on Jul. 31, 2022.

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Gerald Bigg, 89, passed away on July 19, 2022. He is survived by his son, Jon (Gail) Bigg, grandchildren Justin (Michal), Kyle and Allison (Luke) and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Joan, brother William Bigg and parents Edward and Rebecca Bigg.Jerry proudly served in the United States Army before marrying Joan and settling in Johnson City, NY, where he lived for 50 years. He loved dogs and was passionate about music. He was a fixture in the guitar groups at St James Church and later at the Johnson City Senior Center, where he had many great friends. In 2021, Jerry moved to Rochester to live at Atria Senior Living, where he made many new friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Barber Memorial Home 428 Main Street Johnson City on August 18th, 2022 at 5pm. Friends may call at the Barber Memorial Home from 3pm until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Broome County Humane Society.
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July 24, 2023

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Jenilli

July 24, 2023

Mr.bigg I will never forget you. Jen.

Jenny Brown

August 23, 2022

I´m sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry´s passing. Love and hugs to you and your family, Jon. I do have a lot of fond memories when him and Auntie would come to Gramma´s in the summer´s we we got to visit. I´ll always remember him singing "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" for us, on his guitar.

Jen

August 1, 2022

I express my deepest condolences to his son Jon and the family, Gerry I will never forget you! Thanks for being you and always making me laugh and sharing your many memories with me and all your wisdom that you shared.I will always remember you and the love of your guitar and how you loved to play it.(Play me the waltz of the angels).Gerry was such a good friend he always made me feel welcomed and the plenty of laughs that we shared will always be,Ger I'm gonna miss you that's for sure may you rip my dear friend -jen-

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