Jerry R. Davis, Sr.
Born: Thu., May 17, 1923
Died: Sat., Aug. 24, 2013
Visitation
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Mon., Sep. 02, 2013
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Mon., Sep. 02, 2013
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Tue., Sep. 03, 2013
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Tue., Sep. 03, 2013
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Wed., Sep. 04, 2013
Location: St. Jane Frances Church
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Jerry Raymond Davis, Sr., age 90, a resident of Pasadena for 50 years, and previously of Baltimore, died peacefully on August 24, 2013.
He was born on May 17, 1923, in Baltimore, to the late Frances E. and William J. Davis. A veteran of WW II, Jerry served our country as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy. After college, he worked as a design engineer for Western Electric. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Toastmasters, and volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader. Along with his wife Helen he enjoyed polka dancing and belonged to the Brassworks Fan Club and Polka Weekenders. He also enjoyed camping, going on cruises, and attending church.
Along with his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by four brothers: William J. Davis, Jr., Joe, John, and Frank Davis; and two sisters: Elsie Connolly and Mildred Clark.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years: Helen J. Davis; two sons: Jerry R. Davis, Jr. and his wife Susan, of Tilghman Island, Glenn T. Davis and his wife Carol, of Pasadena; his sister Theresa Wells, of Friendsville; and three grandchildren: Justin Valis, of Los Angeles, CA, Andrea Davis Cetina and her husband Juan, of Sonoma, CA, and Michael Davis, of Pasadena, MD.
Friends are invited to visit on Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena. After a brief visitation from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, the procession will leave the funeral home on Wednesday (September 4, 2013) at 9:30 AM to go to St. Jane Frances Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM. Interment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.
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Justin Valis
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Posted Wed August 28, 2013
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My Grandpa was loving, kind & caring to me and I will miss him deeply. Circumstances aside, I look forward to reconnecting with old family & friends, as well as meeting new family & friends that he also touched. Even in death he brings people together. Love, Justin
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Jola
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Posted Wed August 28, 2013
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My deepest sympathy goes to Jerry Davis, Sr's family and friends. Although I cannot be there in person, I am sending you my warmest thoughts.
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Ernest and Carole Michaelson
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Posted Wed August 28, 2013
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What a full life Jerry has had in his 90 years. He loved to perform with the Pascal Go-Getters and even showed up for the shows long after he stopped performing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Armaiti
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Posted Wed August 28, 2013
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What a wonderful man who clearly loved his family and his country. My condolences to Justin and the rest of his family during this difficult time.
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Flo & Jim Donnelly
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Posted Thu August 29, 2013
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We remember Jerry with the Go-Getters with fondness. He enjoyed performing and was always very supportive of the other performers. We've missed him since he retired from the group. Our condolences to his family.
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Floretta Keeney
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Posted Sun September 01, 2013
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I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jerry. Though I didn't see him often after leaving the Go Getters, the memory of him and his gently ways and soft singing will linger as a lovely memory.
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