Gerard P. "Jerry Cowboy" Largay

Gerard P. "Jerry Cowboy" Largay obituary, North Chelmsford, MA

Gerard P. "Jerry Cowboy" Largay

Gerard Largay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dolan Funeral Home - North Chelmsford on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Gerard "Jerry" "Cowboy" P. Largay, 85, soulmate partner of the late Shirley Morrill. Jerry passed away on August 31, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Lowell and the former owner of Glenview Auto Sales.
Born on November 26, 1939 the son of Frederick and Simone (Dumont) Largay. He received his education in the Lowell school system. In the early 60s he was a salesman for Juvenile Furniture of Lowell. In 1979, he founded Glenview Auto Sales, located on the corner of Tanner and Plain Street in Lowell. Jerry worked there for 35 years, retiring in 2005. Jerry was famous for his cowboy hat. He was a Notary Public and Justice of the Peace for over 20 years, performing hundreds of weddings.
He held a membership in the Lafayette club of Lowell. He was a reserved Deputy Sheriff of Middlesex County. In 1995, he was appointed to the cemetery board and became Chairman in 1997. For years he was involved with the Edward A. LeLacheur Foundation.
Mr. Largay is survived by his daughter and son in law, Kristine C. Norwood and her husband Todd of Orlando, as well as his son Gerard M. Largay of Washington State. His two grandsons who he loved very much, Cody and Tyler Norwood of Orlando. His granddaughters Cortney Dell and Nalena Largay of Alaska. His special relationships with his nieces, nephews and spouses-Nicole and Tony Silva. Margie and Kenny Amadon, Roger and Patricia Sonia, John and Becky Largay, and Russell Largay, Also, Ryan and Michael Amadon. His bonus granddaughter Ally and his great granddaughter Amina "Baby girl". He also shared an incredible bond that was unbreakable with Antonio "Bud Bud" Silva. He is leaving behind Karen and Michael McKnight of Florida, who were more than just friends, they were family. He will also be missed by all of his "2nd" Best Friends... too many to name, but you know who you are.
Visitation Friday Sept 5, 2025 from 6-8pm at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford MA 01863. Funeral from Dolan Funeral Home at 9am on Saturday Sept. 6, 2025 with a Mass at 10am at the Immaculate Conception Church 144 East Merrimack St. Lowell, MA 01852. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. ARRANGEMENTS by MORSE BAYLISS visitation at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME.
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