Gerard Tette Obituary
Gerard P. Tette
Irondequoit: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the age of 77. Predeceased by his son-in-law, Richie Lewis; siblings, Laurie, Margie and John. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Frances; son, John (Kelli) Tette; daughter, Andrea Lewis; grandchildren, Tristin (Joshua) Moreno, Daniel and Ashley Tette, McKenzie (Benjamin Melsenti) Lewis, Mariah (Carson) Jackson, Jacob Lewis; great grandson, Hudson Jackson; siblings, James (Sharan) Tette, Maryann Tette, Michael (Dorothy) Tette, Thomas (Ginny) Tette, Raymond (Joan) Tette, and Therese (Richard) Callari; sisters-in-law, Barbara DeAngelis, Marlene Marino and Gloria (John) Reynolds; many nieces and nephews.
Gerard was a Navy Veteran and a Kodak retiree.
His family will receive friends Sunday, December 19, 1-4pm at the funeral home (570 Kings Highway So.). Masks are required by the family, unless you have proof of vaccination. Friends are invited to meet the family Monday, December 20, 1:00pm at St. Kateri at Christ the King Church for his Funeral Mass.
For those who are not be able to attend Gerard's Mass, it will be LiveStreamed through the Paul W. Harris Funeral Home Facebook page, please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/paulwharrisfuneralhomepetsatpeace/
Interment Private Irondequoit Cemetery. Please consider a Mass to be said in Gerard's name.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gerard Tette, please visit Tribute Store
570 Kings Hwy South, Rochester, NY 14617
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Shawn Michael Rothwell
January 27, 2022
My Condolences to your family.
Rob & Anne Krieg
December 22, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gerry, Fran and your family will remain in our prayers. We have fond memories of you all and the family reunions. Bless you all.
Dave Pollatta
December 21, 2021
You both were such good friends to my Mom and Dad. So sorry to here of Jerry's passing.
Angelo Spampinato
December 19, 2021
So Sorry to hear of Gerry' s passing. Gerry and I attended Edison Tech. We also served on the USS Boston. We saw each other at church and had such nice conversations. God Bless.
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Rose E. Love
December 16, 2021
Fran and family, I am very sorry to hear of Gerry´s passing.
He sounded like a wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rose
Elaine and Jack Mangione
December 15, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, Fran. He was a lovely man and so loved by all.
Margie Goodison
December 15, 2021
To my dear Tette family. My sincere condolences for the passing of your blessed husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Gerard was truly an angel living on this earth. I feel blessed and honored to be a part of his and your lives. Love and blessings
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