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Gerald Dunson Obituary

Gerald D. “Jerry” Dunson NORTH GREENBUSH – Gerald D. “Jerry” Dunson, 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy with his family at his side. Born in Troy on August 19, 1957, he is the dear son of Victoria Mamone Dunson of Troy and the late Donald Dunson. Jerry was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales School in Troy and Catholic Central High School class of 1975. After high school, Jerry was employed by Portec Steel in Troy for over 10 years. He then was employed for 15 years by the New York State Dept. of Transportation in Brunswick in highway maintenance and most recently for 10 years by the Office of General Services at the Empire State Plaza before retiring in July 2013. Jerry loved all sports. He enjoyed playing golf at the Troy Twilight League at Frear Park, playing pond hockey behind Sycaway Creamery in Brunswick and attending the Saratoga Race Course every year in August. He was an avid New York Rangers, Giants and Yankees fan. He also loved animals especially his cats, Jax and Reese. In addition to his mom, he is the beloved husband of Vickie Davock-Dunson whom he married on October 19, 1996 in Hoosick, devoted father of Brian Dunson of Troy, best brother of Brian (Sue) Dunson of Brunswick and Stephen Dunson of Troy. Jerry is also survived by five nieces and nephews and several close in laws. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet on Thursday from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to the Whiskers Animal Benevolent League, PO Box 11190, Albany, NY 12271 or to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital District, 139 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com.

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Published by The Record from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Janie

September 17, 2025

Hard to believe its been 11 years that your gone. Still think of all our trips and fun times we had together. Love you and miss you.

Vickie

September 22, 2024

My dearest Jerry not a day goes by that I don't miss you. These last 10 years have not been the same without you. Life is just not the same. Everyday you are missed and so loved. Until we meet again my wonderful sweet husband.

Terry and Roger Zalucky

September 18, 2024

It's been 10 years but we still miss and remember Jerry, our Brother-In-Law, his smile and easy going ways.

Janie

September 17, 2024

Hard to believe it's been 10 years without you. Still love and miss you just as much.

Patti Bass

September 9, 2015

To my dearest brotherinlaw and dear friend. You are thought of every day and missed dear heart. Everything we do we think of you. You will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.

Patti and Mark

Vickie

September 8, 2015

Its hard to believe that a year has almost come and gone. There isn't a day that goes by that your not thought of, by your family and friends. Words can not express how much you are missed and loved. Missing you forever...

October 7, 2014

Jerry
Thank you for being a great Brother we will all watch out for Vicky. Love you always. Steve

September 30, 2014

"To the Dunson family we are so sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to you & yours".
Jack & Rosemary Seabury
Fort Myers, Florida

Justin Ned

September 27, 2014

Gonna miss you uncle jerry, you were always there for me, you always had some good to say to me and were a positive influence on me. Always joked around me and see who could eat the most clams! I will watch over Vicki and brian for you. Love you

Stephanie

September 26, 2014

In loving memory to my "boyfriend" Jerry. Love and miss you always.

Vicki, Hang in there. You are a strong woman and you have lots of friends and family to support you through this hard time.

Evelyn Smith

September 26, 2014

Vicki,

I am so sorry to hear your son, Gerald, passed away this week. Please know that in my prayers I pray for help for you to be able to cope during this very difficult time.

Be strong, take time to grieve, but remember, Gerald wouldn't want you to grieve too long. You have a wonderful spirit, and I know he wouldn't want to see it dampened.

You are and will remain in my thoughts.

Fausto

September 26, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss Vicki. Count on my prayers for your and your family and may he rest in peace.

Mary Edmonds

September 26, 2014

Vicki,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The good memories will always be your comfort.

Maureen Hulihan Scott Wilson

September 26, 2014

Vicky, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking of you with sympathy.

Ellen Wilson

September 25, 2014

Brian, and Sue sorry to here of Jerry's passing. I remember lot's of great time's from many year's ago. Now Heaven has another angel.

Kathi Carknard

September 25, 2014

Vickie,
Please know that I am thinking of you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Memories will get you through the tough times - this I know. Stay strong and hold on to the love you two have. Praying for you.

Steve Marra

September 25, 2014

Brian and family. Sorry for your loss. Gerry was a great guy and will be missed. It won't be the same out on the golf course. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Steve

Kris Lasky

September 25, 2014

Vicki,
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Thinking of you with sympathy.
~Kris~

Kristine Foster

September 25, 2014

Dearest Vickie and Dunson family,our deepest and sincere sympathy on the passing of Jerry.Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.May God give all of you the strength to get through this most difficult time.May the fond memories that you have of Jerry be held within your heart,knowing that his spirit is with you. Sincerely Krissy and Tony

Rick Rourke

September 25, 2014

To Cousin Vickie,the Dunson and Davock Famlies
So sorry to hear of Gerry's passing.I
don't remember ever meeting a kinder gentler person.we will miss him.

September 25, 2014

Vicki, Jerry, and the Dunson family:
Jerry will stay in our hearts forever, as he was the kindest, most gentle man we ever knew. We not only lost a brother in law and uncle, we lost a best friend and companion. Jerry was so special, as the simple things in life is what made him happy, but mostly his family. We will think you daily and will miss you forever and will forever love you. May you rest in peace.
Patti, Mark, Rachel and Thomas

Vickie

September 25, 2014

To our family and friends, words just can't express our sincere gratitude for always being there for Jerry and I. Jerry was a gentle person who loved his family and friends. While we will miss him everyday for the rest of our lives, he will always be with us. Rest in peace my sweet husband, for we shall see each other again.

Sue Kelley Herring

September 25, 2014

Dear Vicky,I can't tell you how much my heart aches for you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and don't hesitate to ask for anything. All my love to you darlin.

Julie Crosier

September 24, 2014

Vicki,my heart aches for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts now and always. May your sweet memories remain in the forefront of your mind and heart. After so many years, I am still here for you if you need. Love, Julie

Mary Pat Dunson

September 24, 2014

I remember you and Ron coming into the Islander Inn in Green Island when I bartend,then we would all hit the After Hours bars. Great times.

Tom Hotte

September 24, 2014

Vickie and all of the family I am sorry to for the loss of one great human being! What a trooper he was. Seeing you and Jerry just a shirt time ago I find myself stunned to know that he has passed. You two were so positive and full of life. Please accept my condolences.

September 24, 2014

Vickie,

We will miss Jerry's easy going ways and quiet presence.
He was a great guy and brother-in-law.
Truly ONE OF A KIND !

All our Love,

Terry and Roger

September 24, 2014

Gerry was one of the nicest guys I knew, a great friend ... I truly loved him and am so glad to call him a friend... The sky is often where I look reflecting on those I've lost and last night and tonight tells me he is flying high...with those I love in Heaven too... Mark and I will miss you so Gerry.... until we meet again! xo

Joseph and Maryt De George

September 24, 2014

Vicky and Family,
Our faith is certainly tested at times like this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Vicky. sending our deepest sympathies during this time to you and your family. Love you Vicky

Pam Higgins

September 24, 2014

Brian, Sue and Family,
I am so sorry for your lose. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kellie McConkey

September 24, 2014

Vicki
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is a wonderful supportive group. I'm glad to have met Jerry and you. I enjoyed caring for him and am saddened that I couldn't have done more. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Kellie McConkey

S M

September 24, 2014

Dear Dunson family, please accept my sincere condolences for your great loss.

Love, Johnny O & Sheri

September 24, 2014

Vicki & family,
We are very sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. Sending our sincere condolences. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tom & Michele Hendry

September 24, 2014

He was a trooper... Always had a positive attitude! Terribly sorry for his loss...

Donna and Manny Ned and Family

September 24, 2014

Vicki and Family:
We search our heart for for words to say that might help ease your grief and pain of our dearest and best friend and we realize there are many who will be praying for you in the days, weeks and months ahead that you will all find strength to make it through this most difficult time. Draw upon the love, support and strength of your family and friends surrounding you now, and hold tight the precious memories of our dear Jerry. Jerry was an amazing friend for many years and will be remembered as such. Precious memories that is for sure that we will never forget. Miss you Jerry already.

Sue Ann

September 24, 2014

You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Karyl Contois

September 24, 2014

Vicki and Family,
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Colleen O'Brien

September 24, 2014

So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was such a wonderful person. I cherish the memories I have of him while I was growing up.

Janie Davock

September 24, 2014

My dearest Jerry,

So much more than a brother in law, you were my buddy, my pal, my friend. I will miss you and love you forever.

Carol Ciccarelli

September 24, 2014

Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.

Kathy & Jim Pallotolo

September 24, 2014

Vicki,

Just so very sorry. God bless you and may Jerry be resting peacefully with the Angels. Our prayers and love,

September 24, 2014

My condolences to the Dunson family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your love one.

Leon Fiacco

September 24, 2014

Vickie...We are so sorry for your loss.. You are in our thoughts and prayers...

Leon & Billy Fiacco

Elizabeth Meigel

September 24, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Meredith/Dan Tipton

September 24, 2014

Vicki and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Lorette

September 24, 2014

Vicki, So sorry for you loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Colleen Danish

September 24, 2014

Vicki, Dave and I are so very sorry about Jerry. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Doruszewski

September 24, 2014

Vicki, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and sympathy goes out to you and your family!

September 24, 2014

Vicki,
I am so sorry for your loss.
We are all thinking of you,
Mariann and your zumba friends

Patty

September 24, 2014

Love and prayers to you and your family Vicki.

Mary Brott

September 24, 2014

Vicki and family, Deepest Heartfelt condolences… Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are loved.

Annette Pope Tony Cavone

September 24, 2014

Vicki, Tony and I are so sorry and extend our deepest sympathies. "Bucky" was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed by all.

Maureen & Kevin Lewsey

September 24, 2014

Vicki-My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I am in shock and disbelief that Jerry has passed. I will always remember how good he was to Dad and Carol. A phone call was made and he was there. A trip to the store or to bring salt or sand for the driveway. He will be forever missed.

Theresa Pollock

September 24, 2014

To the entire DUNSON family, no words can express the sympathy we have for everyone. He was taken way too soon and will be missed by all of us at our gatherings, you were part of our family. I'm sure your with your dad watching a race or golfing. We love you! Love, Al, Theresa, Teagan, and Dylan

Sarah Antonacci

September 24, 2014

Vickie, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. There's comfort in knowing he's no longer suffering. Stay strong and if you need anything you know where to find me.

Kathy Neddo

September 24, 2014

Aunt Vicky, Brian, and to the family. I am so sorry for the loss of such a great guy. My deepest sympathies for you all. He is now golfing with Uncle Donny and having a beer with his uncle Bill. May you all be blessed with fond memories of a great guy.

Carol and Dave Gillie

September 24, 2014

Dear Sue, Brian and Family,
Dave and I wish to extend our sincere sympathy with the passing of your loved one.
Love, Carol and Dave

September 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Words cannot express how sorry we are. You were taken too soon. FLY HIGH!!!

Julie/Jim

September 23, 2014

Jerry,
We love you...always will,
Brian, Sue, Matthew, and Brianna

The Staff of Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home

September 24, 2014

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