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Johnson City: Gerald F. Porter, 95, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully at James G. Johnston Nursing Center, Johnson City, on Monday, March 24, 2014. Gerald and his twin sister Geraldine were born on July 12, 1918 to the late Frank J. and Anna L. Porter of Endicott, NY. He was predeceased by his son, Kenneth; his sisters, Mary (James) Loughren, Rosaline (Alan) Borough, Geraldine (Francis) Casey, and Ruth (Stanley) Kulheim; his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Jane Porter. Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Marietta, and several nieces and nephews. Gerald was a proud veteran of WWII and the Korean War, serving in the US Navy. He earned 12 Battle Stars in the Pacific Theater while serving as Chief Fire Control aboard the USS Hunt (DD-674). He was a retired IBM Corp employee and member of its Quarter Century Club. Gerald was also the last surviving member of his family to attend the one-room schoolhouse that was located on Bornt Hill Road, Endicott, before it was moved to the Town of Maine. Funeral Services will be held Thursday 11 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, with the Reverend Father Donald Bourgeois, Pastor of St. Ambrose Church, Endicott, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home Thursday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
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Patty
April 9, 2014
You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for you and your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again. (John 17:3)
Dolores Shaw
March 29, 2014
Dear Marietta
So sorry to read Jerry's obituary. I have so many happy memories of you both.I will be in touch with you when I return from Florida.
Love, Dee
Sharon (Sherri) (Taylor) Anderson
March 27, 2014
Marietta,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and sympathy is with you. May the Lord bless you and keep you within His care. I send my love.
Lee Stephens
March 27, 2014
Mrs. Porter,
My deepest sympathies for you. No one knows how much he inspired me to be an engineer. I have always admired him and thought of the creativity whether repairing my basketball hoop or trying to make some electronics work. I learned a great deal from those days on Arthur Ave. He will be missed. Please find some consolation in a life lived greatly and one with respect. May God bless you,
Lee
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Berta Wright
March 26, 2014
Marietta,
So sorry to hear the sad news. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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March 26, 2014
Marietta,
So sorry. Jerry was a great person who will be missed by those who knew him. I will always remember his wonderful smile and his hearty laugh. See you soon. God Bless you.
Joyce Kasai
Vickie Metcalf
March 25, 2014
Marietta, we are very sorry for your loss, you're in my prayers.
Love, Vickie
March 25, 2014
Marietta.....you have my deepest sympathy. Jerry was one of the last "good guys.) Love You, Joe
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