Gerald Hartnett

Gerald "Jerry" Hartnett passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, January 9, 2010 in Sacramento at the age of 80 years. He was born March 12, 1929 to John and Ann (Cronin) Hartnett in San Mateo, California. He was raised in Burlingame and was in the first graduating class of Junipero Serra High School in 1948. After attending the College of San Mateo he began working for the U.S. Postal Service until he retired in 1987. At age 28 he married Patricia Rosemary O'Halloran in Burlingame where they would continue to live and raise their 3 lovely daughters. He took great pride in his daughters, loved watching them play sports and supported them in all of their activities. In 1987, after retirement, Jerry moved to San Diego to be closer to his brother, Dick and daughter, Elaine. Jerry would move again in 1996 to Amador County to be closer to his daughter, Yvonne. He loved to travel and would visit his daughter, Kristine in Alaska frequently, Jerry was a fun loving man who enjoyed playing all types of games, most of which he won. He will be remembered by family and friends for his sense of humor, great stories, love of the SF 49ers and his pursuit of the great outdoors including gardening, camping, boating, and fishing. He was a devout Catholic always very involved in church activities at St. Catherine's, Our Lady of Angels and St. Patrick Catholic Churches. Jerry cherished his family and his family cherished him. Jerry is survived by his daughters, Yvonne Lindecker and husband Jack of Volcano, CA, Kristine Nemeth and husband David of Gustavus, AK, Elaine Hartnett of Kirkland, WA; brother, Richard "Dick" Hartnett of Lakeside, CA; grandchildren, Patrick and Daniel Lindecker and Kelly and Stephen Nemeth; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Madeleine Hartnett (Tiny Grandma), and brothers, John, Donald and Robert Hartnett. Friends are invited to a memorial mass Friday, January 22, 2010, 11:00A.M. at Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame, CA. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan House, 1511 S. Claremont St., San Mateo, CA 94402. Condolences may be emailed to the family at condolences@danerimortuary.com. Services have been entrusted to Daneri Mortuary in Jackson.