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Gerard "Jerry" Paul Mandry

Dobbs Ferry, NY

July 30, 1927 - January 8, 2019

Gerard "Jerry" Paul Mandry Obituary

Gerard "Jerry" Paul Mandry, a resident of Dobbs Ferry for 54 years, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on January 8, 2019. Jerry was born on July 30, 1927 to Adelaide (Dempsey) and Anthony Mandry in Brooklyn. He was a graduate of Brooklyn Prep High School and Mount St. Mary's College. He served in the army during the Korean War. Jerry met Mary Ellen Kilkenny, his beloved wife, over 60 years ago at their workplace Deering Milliken. He continued as an executive in the textile industry for the duration of his career. He was a deeply devoted husband, loving father of 3 children, and adored Poppy to 7 grandchildren. The top 3 priorities in Jerry's life were faith, family, and friends. Jerry's Sacred Heart Parish involvement led him to be instrumental in the Antioch Youth Ministry, Worldwide Marriage Encounter, and parish renewal programs such as Renew, We the Parish, and The Way. He was an alter server, catechist, and Eucharistic Minister. He started and led a folk group for many years at Sacred Heart, combining his love of God and music. Jerry received a Master's in Adult Christian Community Development at Regis University. His publications include We the Parish, The New Antioch Manual, The Challenge of Vocation and Ministry, Evenings for Couples, Evenings for Parents, and Advent Celebrations for the Parish. In his younger years Jerry enjoyed skiing, softball, tennis and racquetball. In later years he enjoyed golf, reading, watching sports and time with family. Jerry is survived by the one and only love of his life, Mary Ellen, along with his three children and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Joseph and sister Marie. His quiet, yet profound life of faith, service, and unconditional love was a tremendous gift to all he encountered. His presence on earth will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Visitation JAN 13. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Visitation JAN 13. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Mass of the Resurrection JAN 14. 11:00 AM (ET) Sacred Heart Church 417 Broadway Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Loading map

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