OBITUARY
Gerard “Jerry” Rosalia
5/22/1931 – 7/29/2022
ROSALIA – Gerard (Jerry) of Levittown passed away on July 29, 2022 at the age of 91. Jerry is survived by his beloved children Stephen (Joanne), Paul (Shellie), Annette, and John. He is the proud grandfather of Keri, Stefani (Matthew), Kimberly (Matthew), Johnathan, and Nicholas. Jerry is also the cherished ‘Pop Pop’ of his great-grandchildren Giana, Jocelyn, and Anthony. Many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews are also saddened by his passing. He now joins his wife Patricia and grandson Mathew in eternal rest.
His devotion to his family and friends was only matched by his dedication to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Bernard Conference, as well as the St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church parish.
After attending Champlain College, Jerry was called to military service. He received an honorable discharge from the Unites States Army after serving his country during the Korean War.
In addition to being an entrepreneur in the floral industry, Jerry held many prestigious positions in several trade organizations at both the national and local level. Most notable were Regional Chairman of FTD and Director for the Long Island Retail Florist Association.
Jerry loved to drive, always found a reason to visit family and friends, and was an avid fan of his beloved NY Mets. Although in his later years he developed an appreciation for soft-rock and other popular music of the 60s and 70s, his ear was mostly drawn to big-band jazz and a variety of vocalists – Frank Sinatra being a favorite.
Gerard will be reposing Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM at Wantagh Abbey Funeral Homes, Wantagh, NY. The funeral mass will be 9:30AM at St. Bernard’s R.C. Church, Levittown, NY. Interment will be at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. Donations to the Parish Social Ministry of St. Bernard Church will be greatly appreciated.
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VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home
3374 Park Ave
Wantagh, New York 11793
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VISITATION AT FUNERAL HOME
7:00 pm –9:00 pm
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Wantagh Abbey Funeral Home
3374 Park Ave
Wantagh, New York 11793
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Funeral Mass
9:30 am
Thursday August 4, 2022
St. Bernard’s R.C. Church
3100 Hempstead Turnpike.
Levittown, NY 11756
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FINAL RESTING PLACE
Thursday, August 4, 2022
St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue.
Middle Village, New York 11735
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