Gerald Statfield

Gerald Statfield obituary

Gerald Statfield

Gerald Statfield Obituary

Visit the Robert Schoem's Menorah Chapel, Inc. - Paramus website to view the full obituary.
Gerald Statfield, age 74, of Valley Cottage, New York, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025.

Gerald was born in Manhattan, NY, and raised in Paramus, NJ. He worked as a paper salesman in early adulthood. He was a music and movie lover as well as a trivia connoisseur.

Gerald is survived by his daughter Rebecca, son-in-law Dan, and granddaughters Marissa and Juliana. He is also survived by his son Daniel, Gerald's sister, Sharon, and nephews Brian and Michael. Gerald is predeceased by his parents, Nathan and Lillian, and brother David.

Gerald had several struggles throughout his life, which many people were unaware of, as he often smiled through them. He will be deeply missed, and his smile, wit, and sense of humor will be forever remembered.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerald's honor can be made to The Parkinson's Foundation or the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

A funeral service for Gerald will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:45 AM at the Sanctuary of Abraham and Sarah Mausoleum in Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus, NJ.
Robert Schoem's Menorah Chapel, Inc. - Paramus

W-150 State Route 4 (East), Paramus, NJ 07652

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