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Gerald Jerina Obituary
He was born May 27, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Francis and Mary Elizabeth Nemet Jerina.
"Punchy" as he was known to all, was a life-long area resident. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Class of 1961, and he served his Country as a veteran of the US Army.
Punchy worked for the Niles Fire Department as a fireman for over 30 years, retiring in 1996 and was a member of St. Stephen Church in Niles. He was a member and held office in numerous area social clubs, Eastland AC, Army-Navy 244 and Bella Napoli.
Punchy is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Staci) Jerina of Raleigh, North Carolina; Dustin (Jennifer) Bowser of Niles; a daughter, Jennifer Jerina of Fort Myers, Fla.; a grandson, Nicholas Bowser; a sister, Janet "Chookie" Polivka of Howland; a brother-in-law, Bob Hillman; best friend Maurice "MooMoo" Guarino; and lifetime soulmate Cindy Cicero.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carol "PeeWee" Hillman.
As per Punchy's wishes, a private family service was held.
Punchy's family would like to thank Southwest Hospice nurse, Jason, for his compassionate care for their father.
Arrangements where entrusted to the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 611 Robbins Ave., Niles. 330-652-2422
Interment was in the Veterans Section of Niles City Cemetery.
Visit www.hollowaywilliamsfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences with Punchy's family.
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