Devoted husband, father and brother
OAKVILLE – Gerald “Gerry” Johnston age 79 of Oakville passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday May 27, 2023. He was the devoted wife of Marie (Gizzi) Johnston.
Gerry was born on January 20, 1944 in Waterbury, the son of the late James and Kathleen (Brown) Johnston. He attended local schools and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army enlisting shortly after high school but was never deployed to Vietnam, as his father passed away shortly after enlistment. He was employed as a welder for many years at Annamet but retired from the Siemon Co. Gerry was a lifelong parishioner and volunteer at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and his faith was his guiding light. He was an avid sports fan of especially the NY Yankees and NY Giants. Gerry was exceptional in every way, but he excelled the most at being a devoted husband, father and especially grandfather. He instilled in his children a strong work ethic and the importance of family. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure. He was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.
Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory, besides his wife Marie are his children, Sean Johnston and his wife Judy of Oakville and Eileen Johnston and her wife Justin Thomas of Bristol. Gerry and Marie were blessed with 3 grandchildren who were the light of their lives: Ryan, Rebecca and Violet. He also leaves his sisters; Judy Johnston, Sandy Bartolini, Carol Johnston and Marian Huckins and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings; James, Richard, Michael, Robert, Margaret Brick and Bonnie Lamantini.
Funeral services for Mr. Johnston will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1987 East Main St Waterbury CT 06705. Burial will follow in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Watertown CT. Relatives and friends may visit with Gerry’s family on Wednesday morning from 11:00 am until the service at 1:00 p.m. Loving-kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. Please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so.
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OAKVILLE – Gerald “Gerry” Johnston age 79 of Oakville passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday May 27, 2023. He was the devoted wife of Marie (Gizzi) Johnston.
Gerry was born on January 20, 1944 in Waterbury, the son of the late James and Kathleen (Brown) Johnston. He attended local schools and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army enlisting shortly after high school but was never deployed to Vietnam, as his father passed away shortly after enlistment. He was employed as a welder for many years at Annamet but retired from the Siemon Co. Gerry was a lifelong parishioner and volunteer at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and his faith was his guiding light. He was an avid sports fan of especially the NY Yankees and NY Giants. Gerry was exceptional in every way, but he excelled the most at being a devoted husband, father and especially grandfather. He instilled in his children a strong work ethic and the importance of family. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure. He was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.
Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory, besides his wife Marie are his children, Sean Johnston and his wife Judy of Oakville and Eileen Johnston and her wife Justin Thomas of Bristol. Gerry and Marie were blessed with 3 grandchildren who were the light of their lives: Ryan, Rebecca and Violet. He also leaves his sisters; Judy Johnston, Sandy Bartolini, Carol Johnston and Marian Huckins and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings; James, Richard, Michael, Robert, Margaret Brick and Bonnie Lamantini.
Funeral services for Mr. Johnston will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1987 East Main St Waterbury CT 06705. Burial will follow in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Watertown CT. Relatives and friends may visit with Gerry’s family on Wednesday morning from 11:00 am until the service at 1:00 p.m. Loving-kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. Please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so.
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