Joseph Gerrity, age 77, of Dover, NH, formerly of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Atkinson) Gerrity, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born on September 6, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Walsh) Gerrity.
Joseph proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. It was during his time stationed in Boston that he met the love of his life. He and his wife settled in Lynn to raise their family. Joseph was an Airline Worker for T.W.A. which later became American Airlines until his retirement in 2004. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, and loved spending time with family up at their camp.
Joseph was the devoted father to Mark Gerrity and his wife Misti of Lynn, Karen Gerrity of Lynn, and Michelle Grace and her husband Neil of Lynn, the cherished Papa to Elizabeth, Liam, Meghan, and Anna, and he was the great Papa to Nicholas. He was the brother to Patricia, Frank, Maggie, Michael, Donna, James, and Daniel, and he was predeceased by his sister Karen. He also leaves behind several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 9:00 am - 9:45 am in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn. Military Honors will be held at 9:45 am in the Funeral Home. His Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 am in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple Street, Lynn. Burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Joseph's memory to your favorite animal shelter or rescue.
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