Philip Joseph Gerace Jr.

SATELLITE BEACH--Philip J. Gerace Jr. passed away peacefully after 84 remarkable years. Phil will be remembered by his loving wife of 64 years, Barbara, his two sons Phil (Lucy) and Brian (Carrie), 5 grandchildren (Julian, Francesca, Nathan, Antonetta, and Faith), and 2 great grandchildren (Levi and Aideline). Phil was a proud Air Force retiree with more than 24 years of service. During that time, he was deployed around the globe, often with family, who were blessed to join in his adventures. Phil achieved a master's degree in Substance Abuse Counseling. He was also a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. He was extraordinary in his wide range of passions that included fishing, hunting, jewelry making, painting seashells, and teaching others with enthusiasm the ukulele. Phil expressed his love of food and family by sharing recipes and cooking for his family, friends, and fellow congregants. He will be memorialized in a Mass at Holy Name of Jesus in Indialantic and a future family celebration of life.