Gerald Arcieri

Gerald "The Great One" Arcieri, age 72, retired Weymouth Police Lt., passed with his family by his side on February 13, 2017, at Seasons Hospice in Milton, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Boston, the youngest of 3 sons. He moved to Weymouth when he was 10. Upon graduation from Weymouth High School, where he was a star football player, he enlisted in the Navy, proudly serving on the USS Skywatcher during the Vietnam War. He attended Northeastern University and the University of New Hampshire. He was a prison guard at Norfolk Prison while waiting to be appointed to Weymouth Police where he worked for 32 years. After retirement he continued working as a Plymouth County Sheriff. Jerry went to "his" donut shop daily, sitting with friends playing Keno, while entertaining with his sense of humor. He knew how to work a room. He was a life member of the Elks. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Newman) for 50 years; and proud devoted father to his two daughters, both teachers in Weymouth, Lanette Griffin and fiance Bob of Weymouth and Danielle Croto and her husband John of Whitman. He was the loving "Grampy" to Lexi, Gianna and Brielle Griffin and Ashley and Robbie Croto. When he went to his grandchildren's games, he could be heard above the crowd cheering them on. He was predeceased by his parents, Enrico and Adele and his brother Roger. He is survived by his brother Ken and wife Sylvia of Florida along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was one in a million and will be deeply missed by his friends and family. Family and friends are invited to gather at Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams Street, Quincy Center, Tuesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. to join the procession to the Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne for an 11:30 a.m. funeral service. An invitation is also extended to attend a memorial at the Weymouth Elks, at 1197 Washington Street, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Weymouth Police Association, 140 Winter St., Weymouth, 02188. Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Quincy Center