Gerald Garvey
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Gerald Joseph Garvey, 77, of Godfrey, IL passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017.
Gerry was born May 25, 1939. He was the 11th child of Bernard and Josephine Garvey. He graduated in 1957 from Alton High School and worked at Owens-Illinois until retiring in 1996 after 36 years of employment. He helped to start the Godfrey Khoury League Baseball Program and enjoyed his time coaching the boys on his team.
Gerry married Cindy Kodros on July 29, 1961. She survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his only daughter Linda (Clark) Fry of Godfrey, and 3 sons; Jay (Aby) Garvey of Edwardsville, Michael Garvey of Incheon, South Korea and Brian Garvey of Godfrey. He is also survived by his grandchildren Aaron (Jill) Fry, Cody (Emily) Fry, Clayton Garvey, Collin Garvey, Kailea Garvey, Youma Garvey, Jackson Garvey, Kyma Garvey and Mayma Garvey and two special people he would always consider family, Mamiko Garvey and Stephanie Garvey. He had 4 great grandchildren: Piper, Avery, Teagan and Addie Fry.
Also surviving are a sister, Joan Keller of Alton and two brothers; James Garvey of California and Bob Garvey of Minnesota. Gerry had numerous nieces and nephews that he loved dearly and they were all very special to him.
Preceding him in death were his parents, four sisters, Josephine Gregory of Alton, Madeline Herb of Orlando, FL, Kathryn Boone of Alton and Rosemary Smith of Orlando, FL and three brothers Jack Garvey of Alton, Bernard Garvey of Godfrey, and Tom Garvey of Alton.
There will be no visitation or funeral services. Gerry has donated his body to science and per his wishes he would like for everyone to plant a flowering tree in their own yard in memory of him. He wanted everyone to remember his favorite line “See, I told you I was sick!” If this sentence made you laugh, this was his intention. That was the true Gerry Garvey.
The family will be celebrating his life on Sunday, May 7 at the Godfrey Knights of Columbus, McNicholas Club at 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey from 1 – 4 pm. Friends and Family are welcome to join.
Gent Funeral Home
