Gerald “Jerry” T. Ramsay

Gerald “Jerry” T. Ramsay, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at HOCC at New Britain. 

Jerry was born on August 22, 1938 in San Fernando, CA to the late John and Ann (Somppi) Ramsay. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Purchasing. Jerry retired from AGC in Meriden, where he worked as a purchasing agent for over 25 years. 

Jerry lived his life to the fullest. He loved campfires with family and friends, listening to music, especially Elvis, and going to car shows with his cherished red truck. He was usually up to some type of shenanigans that always ended with a good laugh and a “cheers!”

Jerry was predeceased by his first wife, Lois Jean (Michaud) Ramsay in 2000 and found love and companionship again with his second wife, Claudette M. Firetto, for the last 22 years. In addition to Claudette, he is survived by his children, Todd G. Ramsay of Salt Lake City, UT and Kelly Gravel and husband, Kevin of Southington. He was predeceased by his son, Thomas B. Ramsay. Jerry was the loving “Bumpa” to 6 grandchildren:Joshua, Jacob, Skyler, Sawyer, Regan and Jake. He also leaves behind Claudette’s daughters, Debra Keller and husband Richard of Southington and Lynn Laroche of Plainville. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516(https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/). 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023 at St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington. Burial with military honors will follow in South End Cemetery, Southington. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.