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Gerald Hyland Obituary
Jerry was born in Bristol, and was the son of the late Gerald J. Hyland, Sr. and Helen (Garvey) Hyland. He was raised in Hartford, before moving to Kensington for 31 years and eventually residing in Southington. Jerry was a proud graduate of Weaver High School Class of 1946 and the University of Hartford. After 40 years of service, he retired from Aetna Life Insurance Company, working as a Underwriter. Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a Communicant and Greeter of The Church of St. Dominic, Southington. Jerry was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Greylish Council 3675 of Kensington, Past Commander American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96, West Hartford. Jerry enjoyed exercising at the New Britain YMCA, playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, attending monthly lunches with his cousins, and spending his quality time with his grandchildren and family. Everyone who knew "Jerry", "Sonny", "Red", "G-PA", enjoyed his company, humor, and wit.
Jerry is survived by his son, James Hyland and his wife, Lisa, of Newington; his daughter, Susan Stephenson and her husband, Jay, of Southington, with whom he resided; his loving grandchildren, David Rudnick and wife, Rebecca, Keith Hyland, Michael Hyland and wife, Mary Beth, Christopher Erk, Dennis Erk and wife, Kristen, Olivia Stephenson, and his brother, Patrick F. Hyland, of Makakilo, Hawaii; and his sister, Helen Marie Hyland, of Newington. Jerry was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Judith (Elia) Hyland.
Funeral rites for Jerry will be held Friday July 19, at 8:30 a.m. with the procession departing at 9 a.m. from the Paul A. Shaker / Farmingdale Funeral Home, 764 Farmington Ave., New Britain, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at The Church of St. Dominic, 1050 Flanders Road, Southington. Committal service and final resting place will be in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield. The Paul A. Shaker / Farmingdale Funeral Home, is handling arrangements. To extend condolences to the Hyland family or to share a memory of Jerry, please visit our website @ shakerfuneralhome.com
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Donna/Fred Fujihara
July 28, 2013
We will miss Uncle Jerry. Thinking of you always.
Marilynne Brown
July 27, 2013
Jim and Susan,
My condolences on the passing of your dear father. He always made me laugh and had a great sense of humor. I think your mom missed him so much she beckoned him. May they both rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 26, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family peace in your time of sorrow.
Ms Porter
July 22, 2013
Jim,
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family in the loss of your dad. Although I didn't know your dad personally, it certainly appears he was a tremendous man. Sorry for your loss.
Wayne Tracey (CCAFO)
Deborah Sala
July 18, 2013
To Susan and Jimmy and your families, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at the loss of your dad and their grandfather. Losing a parent cannot be easy, no matter when it happens. I hope you all with be comforted and gain strength with the memories of your dad and grandfather you hold dearest to you.
July 18, 2013
It is sad to see another one of our old friends from OxYoke Drive pass on. Jerry and Judy were good neighbors and we will always remember them. Jim you were like a part of the family when you and Dave were in high school together and I will always remember your kindness in coming to my Mom's wake. I wish I could do the same for you but am not able. Our sympathy to both you Jim and to Susan.
Sincerely, Dot and Len DeGiorgi
Kensington, CT
Dennis Erk
July 17, 2013
I love, and miss you very much G-PA!!!
Cathy Johnson
July 17, 2013
Sue,Prayers are with you and you Family at this time. Take care of each other. May God bless you.
Cathy J
July 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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