Gerald Lee Cote

COTE, Gerald Lee, better known as "Jerry", passed away at home in the city of Mesa, AZ from heart failure on the morning of February 21, 2020. Jerry, a French descendant, was born on June 14, 1943 (Flag Day) in the rural town of Kankakee, Illinois.

In the early years, Jerry would graduate from Kankakee High School along with his fellow classmates as the "Class of 61", and would later marry Lucille, his life-long love, on Sat June 20, 1964 in the nearby town of Bradley, Illinois.

During his 76 years of life, Jerry would help to raise and support his three wonderful children while working in the auto industry as an automotive store manager. Jerry enjoyed volunteering with the TWC organization, vacationing with his family at Disneyland, constructing an assortment of parade floats, tending his vegetable garden and giving driving lessons to each one of his kids. He will be remembered for his clever jocularity and as a loving family man of patience and modesty.

Gerald L. Cote is preceded by his parents Clifford and Madaline Cote and his brother Larry Cote. He is survived by his loving wife Lucille (Lu) Cote, his younger brother Danny Cote (Margaret), and his 3 children Karen Thomas (Jeff), Karol Lopack (Ron) and Jason Cote. Additional surviving individuals include his grandchildren Jonathan Ditsch (Gabrielle), Kimberly Huggins (RaShad), Camryn Cote, Alison Cote and Justin Cote. Rounding out the list of family members are his great grandchildren Xander, Ella, Ryan and Maya, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

An intimate family memorial and columbarium inurnment will be held at 3:00pm on Wed March 18, 2020 at Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery,

401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257