Richard "Dick" Gerardy joined his wife Dorothy in heaven on Father's Day, June 17,
2018. He was surrounded by his children and close friends as he made his journey to
reunite with his wife of over 60 years.

Dick was born in Chicago to Francis and Kathryn (Shea) Gerardy on April 3, 1933. Dick
met his wife Dorothy Delores DeVore while in high school, and married her on August
25, 1953. Dick served in the Korean conflict during the early years of their marriage.
Dick and Dorothy raised five children together: Carol (Charlie) Little, Richard Gerardy
Junior, Lyn Gooden, Mike Gerardy, and Chris (Lisa) Gerardy. Dick leaves behind 8
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings William
(Anita) Gerardy, James Gerardy, and Kathleen (Thomas) Olejnik. He was preceded in
death by his wife Dorothy, who passed in 2013, as well as his sisters Patricia (Gerald)
Clifford and Nanette (Thomas) Glynn.

Dick had a successful 31 year engineering career with US Steel, retiring in 1986. He
earned his engineering degree at night from Illinois Institute of Technology, completing
his bachelors degree in 1962 after his fourth child was born, while working during the
day.

Dick and Dorothy moved to Florida in 1988. Dick was a very active member of Holy
Family Catholic Church, serving as the Project Engineer on the construction of the first
parish center and main church building; his name is commemorated on the cornerstone
of the church building. He enjoyed gardening and had a natural ability to create beautiful
landscaping designs. Dick became a certified Master Gardener in 2003, and spent 15
years with the St. Lucie County Master Gardeners, along with his extensive involvement
with the gardening club at Holy Family.

Services will be at Holy Family Catholic Church on Thursday, June 21, with visitation at
9am and the funeral service at 11. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Palm
City, alongside his beloved wife, Dorothy. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested
donations to the St. Lucie County Master Gardeners.