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Gerald Hughes Dee, Sr.

1930 - 2026

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Sunday

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Visitation

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Paul W. Harris Funeral Home, Inc., Rochester, NY

570 Kings Hwy. So.

Rochester, New York, United States

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Interment

Monday, June 1, 2026

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

2461 Lake Avenue

Rochester, New York, United States

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St. Jerome's Church

10:00 am

Monday, June 1, 2026

St. Jerome´s Church

207 South Garfield Street

East Rochester, New York, United States

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Joan Brandenburg posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Veterans Outreach Center extends our deepest sympathy in Gerald's passing. We acknowledge and are truly grateful for his service to our country.

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Patty Lynch-Grover posted a condolence

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Jerry was caring and funny. I met Jerry in the 70's when he had his shop. He was a long-time and loyal friend of my aunt and uncle, John & Winnie Delehanty - my sincere sympathy and prayers for all Jerry's family. Patty Lynch-Grover.

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Jeannine Deegan Collins posted a condolence

Sunday, May 31, 2026

After attending the calling hours today and seeing the Dee family after so many years, I had the feeling that no time had passed at all. My family, the Deegan family, spent many years together with the Dee's. St. Patrick's Day parties, pool parties, and picnics. My siblings and the Dee children grew up together, but as happens in life we grew apart over the years. The thing about having childhood memories and childhood friends, you really never lose that connection, which is what I felt today and am very grateful for. My father, Bill Deegan loved Gerry like the brother he never had. They shared the love of the Irish Community, their Irish heritage and maybe even Irish Whiskey, yeah Irish Whiskey. I can see them now having a sip of the Irish!! My hope is that you all, Eileen, Janice, Connie, Gerry and Bridget will see your fathers smiling face, hear his laughter and feel his love every day. Take comfort and pride in knowing that he was loved by so many and will be missed but never forgotten. Godspeed Gerry, slainte With love, Jeannine Deegan Collins

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The Hildebrand's posted a condolence

Saturday, May 30, 2026

We the Hildebrand girls loved Gerry and your whole family! My Dad met Gerry at work when he and my mom moved to Rochester. Gerry and my dad hit it off and became his oldest and best of friends.. Because they both had a lot of kids and the same ages we would get together for nothing but Crazy, Fun and very Entertaining events. Nothing could replace the laughter and closeness my dad Dennis and mom Betty had with Jerry, Mary and Joan. It was wonderful! We love all of you and are sorry to see him leave. But he is with Mary and Joan and friends and Jesus entertaining everyone in Heaven! Love you all. The Hildebrands (Denise, Kathy, Laura and Stacey)

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Chloe Cappuccino posted a symbolic gesture

Friday, May 29, 2026

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I’m deeply grateful to Gerry Dee for bringing my amazing Aunt Bridget into the world and for helping build such a loving, close-knit family with my uncle. Mr. Dee was a family man, with the warmth, humor, and storytelling spirit of a proud Irishman. I’ll always cherish hearing him and my grandpa on the phone together, going back and forth swapping stories and laughs for hours. Sending so much love and prayers to the entire Dee family.

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John Travers posted a condolence

Friday, May 29, 2026

Dear Bridget and Family: Rosanne and I were saddened to read of the death of your father, Jerry. Please accept our condolences and prayers for you and your family and hope the riches of God’s grace and some wonderful memories of your dad will provide healing peace and abundant comfort during this time of grief and loss. Sincerely, John Travers

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Barbara Spencer uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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He loved every kid and they loved him!

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Barbara Spencer posted a condolence

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

I have a feeling that this photo is the only one that exists of Mr Dee looking serious! He was the kindest, funniest, most loving man. He and his ‘Irish Mafia’ adopted my family almost 60 years ago and are my most treasured ’ non family’, family. I ll miss his sense of humor, his Massachusett accent, his care and concern for me and my children ,always asking about them and laughing about their antics,then retelling stories from our childhood that made us all laugh! I m sure my parents and Mary Dee are setting up a tennis date and cocktails to follow.❤️

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Sheri Craig posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

My condolences to the Dee family. I remember visiting Rochester with Jan over the holidays decades ago and I so enjoyed spending time with Mr Dee and the family. I was indoctrinated into the family games, love and laughter that the they shared. I had never played charades before or experienced such a wonderful closeness and kindness that the family shared. It was a hoot. It took them some time to teach me the game. Prayers to the family during this difficult period. Peace and happy memories.. Sheri Craig

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

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