Corfu - Gerald R. White, 93, of Corfu, passed away Sunday (August 28, 2016) at the VA WNY Healthcare, Buffalo, NY.
Jerry was born October 2, 1922 in Barre, NY, a son of the late Henry F. and Zella L. Behrend White. He was the beloved husband of the late Olvie B. Goodwin White and brother of the late Pearl, Clyde, Betty, Eunice and Don.
Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medical technichian during World War II in 5 campaigns in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. He was a mechanic for Blue Bus - Empire Trailways in Batavia, prior to his retirement. Jerry was a member of the Cathie-Wild VFW Post 9000 and a past Commander. He was a member of the Corfu United Presbyterian Church for 68 years and a member of the Corfu Senior Citizens. Jerry’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family and gardening.
Surviving are his children, David (Karen) White, Donna (Hugh) Schollard, Diane (Clayton) Fry and Dale (Diane) White; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Norine Leaton and Gladys Janas; 2 sister-in-laws, Joan White and Marjorie Goodwin; a special niece, Jacqueline (Don) Bates and several more nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call Friday, Sept. 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu, NY. Funeral services will be held at the mortuary on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Evergreen Hill Cemetery Association, c/o Linda Tucker, 108 E. Main St., Corfu, NY 14036.
