Gerald J. "Jerry" Corrao

Gerald J. "Jerry" Corrao obituary

Gerald J. "Jerry" Corrao

Gerald Corrao Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Gerald "Jerry" J. Corrao passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at King of Prussia Nursing & Rehab in King of Prussia, PA. He was 75 years old. Jerry was a longtime resident of Norristown, PA and a member of St. Paul's R.C. Church in Norristown. He was a 1968 graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School. Jerry worked for many years as a Produce Truck Driver with Al Finer Co. in Philadelphia. After retirement, he worked at Kennedy Ford Dealership as a parts delivery driver. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and a Villanova basketball fan. He loved to golf, collect Lionel electric trains, and enjoyed going to Dunkin Donuts every morning with his friends. He also adored his 1967 Pontiac GTO.

Born in Norristown, PA on October 6, 1949, he was a son of the late Rose (Pachielli) and Anthony Corrao, Sr.

Jerry is survived by his two sons, Jason R. and Jerry J., Jr. (Ashley); daughter, Alison M. Patro (Joshua); 4 grandchildren, Nicholas, Emily, Jasmine, and Maximus; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda A. (Niedzielski) Corrao; his sister, Rosemary Romanowski; and his brother, Anthony Corrao.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, August 18, 2025, at The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, 805 DeKalb St. Bridgeport, PA 19405 from 10am to 11am. Memorial service will begin at 11am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/.

Arrangements are by The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory.

Condolences to the family may be posted at www.bacchifh.com.

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Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory

805 DeKalb Street (Route 202), Bridgeport, PA 19405

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