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Thomas Gerdich Obituary

Thomas G. Gerdich, 87, of McKeesport, and Brandon, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Tom served honorably in the Marine Corps during World War II and worked for US Steel in McKeesport for 38 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Claire "Queenie"; sons, Thomas and Michael; and daughter, Kathy. He is survived by children, Don (Patti), Gregg (Lynn), Rosemarie, Mark (Carol) and Julia (Steve); as well as daughters-in-law, Lisa (Thomas) and Joanne (Michael); and brother, George (Nancy). He leaves with great appreciation for his loving granddaughter and caregivers, Dawn Marie and Matt Wolff. Tom had 12 wonderful grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Tom's life will be honored during a Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2515 Versailles Ave., in McKeesport. Interment will follow directly at St Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.

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Published by Daily News on Dec. 7, 2012.

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