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2016

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Gerald Diffenbach Obituary

DIFFENBACH, Gerald R. 74 of Zephyrhills, FL died on Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Dade City. Gerald was born in Johnson City, NY to Riker Lewis & Lillian J. (Strope) Dieffenbach and moved to this area in 1982 from Erin, NY. He worked for the Department of Transportation. Gerald was preceded in death by his daughter Mary, Son Paul, Brother Robert and the Mother of his children, Kathleen Perrault. He is survived by his loving family; children Michael (Peggy) Diffenbach, Patricia (Paul) Crowley-Horsehead, Jean (Henry) Petz, and John Diffenbach, Siblings; Richard Dieffenbach and Betty Phillips, 8 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. Gerald's family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31st from 12:00 until service time at 1:00 pm, at the Hwy 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home, he will be laid to rest at Floral Memory Gardens.

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Published by TBO.com on Mar. 29, 2016.

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Patty

April 8, 2016

I miss you dad. I love you. I am thankful that you are no longer suffering. You made me feel good being your daughter. I will miss your funny character and the smile you had when you made others smile. I am glad that you are with our family members in heaven. I know you missed them too. All my love Dad. RIP and Thank you for all the good memmories. God Bless you

Karen Shiel

April 1, 2016

Dick & Family
So sorry to hear about your brother Jerry. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

Donna Jordan

March 31, 2016

"There is no end, only a new beginning". " May the Angels be your Guide , may they lead you into Paradise ". You will live in our hearts forever...
Your Sis

Lisa ad Marc Feeko

March 31, 2016

There was never time spent with Uncle Jerry that didn't include a lot of laughter. Our hearts are heavy for you all, Mike and Peggy, Patty and Paul, Jeannie and Henry, John and all of the kids. Blessings to you all.

Richard Dieffenbach

March 31, 2016

It will be hard with you not here Jerry, but I know you are in Heaven now and your pain is gone. We did get to spend a lot of time together and for that I am so grateful. Rest in Peace my dear brother.

Debbie

March 30, 2016

So sorry I ican't make it to say goodbye to my Uncle. I am thinking of all of his children and my father and Aunt who we love dearly. so sad to loose a sibling, but he is at peace now and visiting Uncle Bob ! Love you Uncle Jerry. Many,many memories and happy I go to just see you !!!!

Donna Jordan

March 29, 2016

Dearest Jerry, your journey here is done, Kind and gentle soul,now rest in peace and enjoy your eternal reward.
Your Sis...

Betty

March 29, 2016

What a special person you were bro! So many good memories you leave with me. I will miss you more than you know. May God wrap his arms around you and keep you til I see you again.

Terri Connolly

March 28, 2016

Heaven has gained an angel and I know Grandma & Grandpa Dee and Uncle Bob were waiting for him with their arms wide open. My heart is breaking for you all. I'll miss Uncle Jerry. :(

Richard Dieffenbach

March 28, 2016

It's so sad to lose my brother, but we were able to spend a lot of good times together. May you rest in peace brother Jerry and God Bless You.

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Hwy 301 Chapel , NY

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