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1935
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2019
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Gerald SCANLON Obituary
84, passed away on May 30, 2019. He was born in Buffalo, New York on March 19, 1935. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Helen, as well as his brother. Jerry was in the military police in the U.S. Army and honorably discharged in 1959. He then became an officer for the St. Petersburg Police Department until retirement. Jerry made friends with all those he encountered. His "family" were the people he befriended and those who cared for him-his former landlords, Charlie and Paula; his resort friends, his vet's office, the folks at McDonald's, his favorite diner, his financial adviser, his law office family, and his best friend/assistant, Maria. He was loved and will be dearly missed. Brett Funeral Home has taken care of our dear friend and a graveside service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 10 am, at Royal Palm South Cemetery, St. Petersburg. He has left a loving legacy for several animal charities and his beloved cat, Nicole. Online guestbook at: www.brettfuneralhome.net
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June 6, 2019
Dear Mr. Jerry,
Even though I only talked to you a couple of times on the phone, I felt like I knew you forever. Maria talked about you all of the time. I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet you in person. Thank you for being such a good friend to her, for making her laugh and for all of the kind things that you did for her. I know how much she loves you and how much she will miss you. May you Rest In Peace and fly with the Angels.
To all who knew and loved Mr. Jerry. My deepest apologies and heartfelt sympathy.
Maria's friend,
Denise Townsend
Maria Sanchez
June 6, 2019
My dear friend Jerry, I miss you so much already but I know you are in a peaceful place of no pain and with all of the wonderful animals you so much adored and protected. You will be missed by many. Love you, Maria and "the gang"
JKH/JW
June 6, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the Scanlon Family for the loss of your loved one, Gerald, "Jerry", and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
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