Celebrating the life of
Gerald Charles Cherry
September 08, 1942 - April 10, 2012
Gerald Charles Cherry
SAVANNAH – Gerald Charles Cherry, 69, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
The Pittsburgh, PA native was born in 1942 to Michael and Isabel Altmeyer Cherry. He was a graduate of Munhall High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society and voted Most Valuable Player on the Football Team. He was scouted by many major Universities and Colleges including a visit by Joe Paterno who was at the time the freshman coach at Penn State. He chose the University of Pittsburgh where he received a full scholarship, graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He also attended the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
He began a 34 year career with Texaco working in Pittsburgh in Lube Oil Sales. He was promoted to the Corporate Office in New York in the Supply and Distribution Department where he held various management positions. He was in charge of lifting crude oil and products throughout Texaco's global market.
Most important to him were his family and his friends. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Sheridan Cherry, daughter, Coleen Sullivan, sons, Bret and Brad Cherry, his grandchildren, Meaghan and Katie Sullivan, Christopher, Patrick, Thomas, Jonathan and Elizabeth Cherry, and his brother, Michael Cherry.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012, at St. James Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416, Easter Seals Disability Services, 233 South Wacker Dr., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606, or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
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My condolences to the Cherry family, from a former Texaco co-worker. May fond memories of Gerry comfort you all.
- Charlie Parks, San Antonio, TX
My condolences to the Cherry Family. I worked with Gerry at Harrison. He was a fine man - my prayers are with you all.
- Diane M. Herzman, Danbury, CT
We will miss you Grandpa. We love you and we will always remeber how much fun we had when we would visit you in Georgia. We love you Grandma and are thinking of you. Ed, Meaghan, and Katie
- Ed, Meaghan, and Katie Sullivan, Wilbraham, MA
To the Cherry family Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Tom and Carole Tarquinio
- Thomas Tarquinio, Plum, PA
Jerry and I went through high school together, played some foot ball together and shared classs. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
- John Lacko, Greeneville, TN
Dear Mrs. Cherry, Coleen and Family, We are thinking of you all, and will keep you in our prayers. Love, Carol and Bruce Lincoln
- Carol Lincoln, Springfield, MA
Coleen, My condolences and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
- Patti Goldstein, Longmeadow, MA
My condolences to Gerry's family. He was a 1960 Munhall HS classmate and a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob Durst
- Bob Durst, Stuart, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know we are with you in thoughts. God Bless. Kathy and George
- Kathy and George Balakier, Chicopee, MA
My condolences to the Cherry family, from a former Texaco co-worker. May fond memories of Gerry comfort you all.
- Charlie Parks, San Antonio, TX
My condolences to the Cherry Family. I worked with Gerry at Harrison. He was a fine man - my prayers are with you all.
- Diane M. Herzman, Danbury, CT
We will miss you Grandpa. We love you and we will always remeber how much fun we had when we would visit you in Georgia. We love you Grandma and are thinking of you. Ed, Meaghan, and Katie
- Ed, Meaghan, and Katie Sullivan, Wilbraham, MA
To the Cherry family Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Tom and Carole Tarquinio
- Thomas Tarquinio, Plum, PA
Jerry and I went through high school together, played some foot ball together and shared classs. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
- John Lacko, Greeneville, TN
Dear Mrs. Cherry, Coleen and Family, We are thinking of you all, and will keep you in our prayers. Love, Carol and Bruce Lincoln
- Carol Lincoln, Springfield, MA
Coleen, My condolences and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
- Patti Goldstein, Longmeadow, MA
My condolences to Gerry's family. He was a 1960 Munhall HS classmate and a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob Durst
- Bob Durst, Stuart, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know we are with you in thoughts. God Bless. Kathy and George
- Kathy and George Balakier, Chicopee, MA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
