Name: Gerard A. Hertweck



Life Dates: 2/23/1948 - 5/16/2008



City Of Birth: Lynn, MA



Pre-deceased by

Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Marvin Mary Hertweck.



Survived by

Greece: May 16, 2008 at age 60. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Rosalba A. (DiStasio) Hertweck; mother-in-law father-in-law, Maria Andrea DiStasio; sister-in-law, Laura (John) Caiazza; brother sisters, Thomas J. (Eunhee) Hertweck of Clay, NY, Ann Marie Hertweck, Mary M. (Kent) Hankin of Depew, NY; several nieces, nephews , cousins dear friends.



History

Jerry was known by his family and friends as "Mr. Baseball". He was a Teacher at Cardinal Mooney High School for numerous years and retired as a Teacher from the Rush Henrietta School District. Jerry taught Spanish for many years. He was a very loving and committed teacher who was very devoted to his students. Jerry enjoyed traveling to Boston and visiting Captain Jacks in MA. He loved to play watch Baseball and collect Baseball Memorabilia. He liked to travel and take cruises and do everything with his loving wife of 34 years Rosalba. He was a very loving husband and he had a fondness for his family. Jerry was a very outgoing person who had a great sense of humor . He was loved by everyone he met and he will be forever missed.



Donations

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd. N. Rochester, NY 14609 in Jerry's Memory.



Services

BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Jerry's Visitation will be Monday May 19, 2008 from 4-8 PM. All are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 9:30 AM at St. Mark's Church (54 Kuhn Rd.) Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.



Additional Information

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Stacy Edmonds and Sonia Wasburn, who were Jerry's caregivers, for the excellent and compassionate care that he received from them.