Gerry was born on September 16th, 1932, in Redding PA, later residing in Wilmington, DE until she married the love of her life, Joseph (Joe) E. Walsh, Jr. on September 15, 1951. They made Orlando, FL their home in 1950’s and raised their three children, Deborah, Joseph, III "Joe", and Robert in their Mosher Drive home.
Gerry retired from Crown Cork and Seal Co, was a member of the Church on the Drive in College Park, FL making many lifelong friends along the way. She recently resided at Savannah Court in Maitland, and never met a stranger. She was the “welcome” ambassador and made it her mission to make all new residence and their families feel at home.
Gerry was proceeded in death by her husband Joseph E. Walsh Jr., daughter, Deborah, parents, William and Dorothy Szymanski and her brother Stanley Szymanski. She is survived by her two sons, Joseph III (Patricia) and Robert (Barbara), eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers William (Bill) and Bernard (Joe) Szymanski, sister Mary Ann Reece, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at Church on the Drive, 1914 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL 32804, later. In leu of flowers, donations can be sent to Advent Health, Coronavirus Emergency Relief at 877-847-8747 or https://www.adventhealth.com/coronavirus-resource-hub/coronavirus-emergency-relief
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