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GERALD E. KOESTER Age 71 of Jupiter, FL passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at his residence. Gerald has resided in the Jupiter area for the past 22 years coming from New York. Gerald was a parishioner at St. Peter Catholic Church where he enjoyed serving as a Eucharistic minister when he was able and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed watching football especially the Giants and his favorite past time was his monthly trip to the gambling ship. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Donna; five children, Patrice (Paul) La Montagne of St. Charles, IL; Marie Louise (Kenneth) McIntosh of Ozone Park, NY; Maria (Phil) Reich of Harwinton, CT; Donna Marie (James) Comstock of Jupiter, FL; and Gerald Koester of Manhattan, NY; and four grandchildren, Michael (Nicole) Main; Jessica La Montagne; Christina Cioppa-Comstock; and James Comstock. A Visitation will be held from 7-9 PM, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home and also from 1-3 PM and 7-9 PM, Wednesday, December 22, 2010 with a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM, Thursday, December 23, 2010 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter, FL 33458. Internment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, FL. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com. Taylor & Modeen Funeral HomeFamily Owned & Operated561-744-2030 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Greg and Tim
December 22, 2010
Dear Donna, Tim & I send our deepest condolences are with you and your entire family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Higbee
December 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May the memories of the loving husband, father, grandfather and friend that he was provide you some comfort. He will always be in the hearts of those who knew and loved him ((((HUGS)))
Renee Jurgensen
December 20, 2010
Dear Donna & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He endured a horendous disease and was a brave man to have carried such a heavy cross for so many years. Together, you fought a great battle.Now you send him back to Jesus to rest in His arms, in His heavenly kingdom for all eternity. There he will wait for you, until God calls you also to rejoin him in Jesus' glory. May all of heaven look down on you and your family and send graces of consolation and peace.
In prayer and with deepest sympathy,
Renee Jurgensen
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