GERALD P. DECOURCEY

DeCOURCEY, Gerald P. Of East Taunton, formerly of Boston's Back Bay, and Roslindale, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Pamela "Suko" Pittman. Devoted father of Danielle DeCourcey of Hyde Park, and Gerald P. "Devi" DeCourcey Jr. of East Taunton. Beloved son of the late James "Duke" DeCourcey and Kathleen (O'Leary) DeCourcey. Brother of James DeCourcey of Westwood, David DeCourcey of Hyde Park, and the late Walter DeCourcey. Uncle of Joann Flanagan, David DeCourcey, Shawn DeCourcey, Matthew DeCourcey, Michelle Grab, and Jonathan DeCourcey. Also survived by many close cousins, grandnephews, and friends. Jerry had a passion for sports and family. He dedicated his life to coaching local teams and helping kids reach their potential as players and as human beings. Over the span of two decades, he coached Taunton athletes in Pop Warner football, flag football, softball, baseball, and CYO basketball. He loved telling jokes, debating sports or politics as an activity, and playing golf with his family. He recently won a hard-fought round of indoor minigolf to much celebration. Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Friday, February 3rd, from 4-8 pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Saturday, February 4th, at 8 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Name Church, West Roxbury, at 9 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. For online guestbook, pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000