He was a graduate of Griffith Institute in Springville. He worked at the Wyoming County Highway Department retiring in 2003. After retirement he was a seasonal worker for VanSlyke Farm in Pike and the Town of Castile. Jerry was a lifetime member of the Gainesville Fire Department. He enjoyed puttering around the house and garage fixing things.
He is survived by a daughter; Lisa (Brian) Deel of Conesus; son-in-law Bradley Stevenson of Gainesville; grandson Cody (Kelsey) Stidfole; 2 step-grandchildren Brian and Desiree Deel; 2 great-grandchildren Declan and Kinsley Stidfole; 2 nephews Jeffrey (Teresa) Flint, Douglas (Linda) Flint both of Pike, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8pm on Friday January 19th at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 N. Main Street Perry, New York 14530. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday January 20th at 10:30AM at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery in Gainesville.
Memorials may be made to Wyoming County SPCA 808 Creek Rd. Attica, New York 14011. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street, Perry, New York 14530.
