Jerome "Jerry" Vandemark

Mr. Jerome "Jerry" A. Vandemark of Huguenot, NY died Monday, July 24, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was 69.
He was born May 12, 1954 in Middletown, NY the son of the late Joseph T. Vandemark and the late Eleanor Simon Vandemark.
Jerry married Louise Burch 48 years ago on November 16, 1974 in Brooklyn, NY.
He worked as a Transportation Supervisor for the NYS Department Of Transportation, Middletown, NY. Jerry also worked in the rubble during the September 11, 2001 recovery efforts.
Jerry was a past Chairman of the Deerpark Recreational Committee. A N.Y.S. Democratic Committee Person and a member of the Town of Deerpark Democratic Committee.
A family statement read: Jerry was his grandchildren's number one fan, always there to offer his love, support and encouragement.
Surviving are: Wife: Louise Vandemark at home. Son, Michael Vandemark of LaGrangeville, NY, daughter, Stephanie Vandemark of Huguenot, NY
5 Grandchildren: Alexandra, Sophia and Theona Vandemark, Mikaela and Jacob Murphy.
Brother, John Vandemark and his wife Nancy of Otisville, NY; 3 Sisters: JoAnn Schubert of Orleans, MA, Ruth Sink of North Carolina and Jodie Aracci and her husband Dominick of Liberty, NY.
2 brothers-in-law: Joseph Burch and his wife Kanda of Malta, NY and Andrew Burch of Tarentum, PA.
Sister-in-law, JoAnn Polehinke of Brooklyn, NY
His good friend, Susan Burch of Balston Lake, NY and his good friend who was like a son, Michael Witt of Port Jervis, NY
Also several nieces and nephews
He was predeceased by his Brother-In-Law: Steven Burch
Visitation will be at GRAY-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 100 East Main Street Port Jervis on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm followed by a funeral service at 12:00 at the funeral home with Father Michael Pejovic officiating.
Burial will be at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Jerry Vandemark Memorial Scholarship Fund for students with disabilities, PO Box 254, Huguenot, NY 12746
Funeral arrangements are by the GRAY-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY 12771 845.856.5191 www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com