Obituary of Gerald G. Grundlock

Grundlock, Gerald G. Jerry, of West Deptford, NJ passed away suddenly on May 29, 2008 at the age of 73. Above all else, Jerry was a traditional family man who was truly happy when surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted husband for 48 years to Stella Buriak Grundlock. He was a caring father to his son, Kevin and his wife, Suzanne; his son, Dennis and his partner, Bill; his daughter Stacey and her husband, Scot; and his former daughter in law, Brenda. He was a proud grandfather to Brian, Taylor and Hallie and recent great grandfather to Brian Mychael, Jr. He is also survived by his sisters, Jo Ann Scott of Clearwater, FL, Eileen Bramble of Mantua, NJ, Terri-Sue Nerone of Franklinville, NJ, Gina-Lyn Brown of Greenwood, SC and his brother, Anthony Verchio of Mullica Hill, NJ. Jerry was born on August 26, 1934 in Barrington, NJ and graduated from Clayton High School in 1953. In 2004 he was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for Clayton High School for the 1950 Tri County State Group I Football Champions. He proudly served his country as an Army Corporal during the occupation of Germany following world War II. After serving his country, Jerry was employed for 35 years with Dupont as a Chemical Engineer. Jerry was actively involved in his community. He was the founder and former Commissioner for West Deptford committee for the Disabled; former Chairperson of the Gloucester County disabled Persons Advisory Committee for which he was honored with an award for outstanding service to the community; he was Assistant Fire Chief for Greenfield Volunteer Fire Company for over 15 years; founder of the Challengers Division sports team for disabled athletes; served as a former President of West Deptford Township Little League Baseball and served as a Girls Softball Coach. In his spare time, Jerry loved sports, tending to his garden and his woodworking crafts. Jerry's spirit and presence will be missed, but always remembered by those whose lives he touched. Viewing on Monday, 6:30—9:00 PM and Tuesday, 8:30—9:15 AM at the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter Street, Woodbury, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Margaret's RC Church, Third and Beech Street, Woodbury Heights, NJ. Interment Gloucester County Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown, NJ. Tributes and memories may shared by clicking on the "Guestbook" Icon.