Jerry passed away peacefully at his home in Phoenix at the age of 86 on September 21, 2021. Born on December 20, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Joseph Riley and Marie Carolyn, Jerry moved with his family Phoenix when he was 6 years old. Jerry had 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Two of his sisters were Catholic HIM nuns. Jerry had way too many nieces and nephews to count !!! They all thought she was his darling. Jerry attended St. Mary’s and Immaculate Heart Catholic Elementary Schools and St. Mary’s Catholic High School, where he met his future wife, Judy, for 60 years. Jerry attended Arizona State University and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. Jerry had 4 children: Tim, Gina (Fred), Brian (Robin) and Danny (Cindi), 6 grandchildren (Alicia, Bryton, Brennan, Sean, Christopher and Kennasey, and 3 great-grandchildren (Trent, Mason and Jayce). He loved they were his greatest treasures. Jerry worked for many years as a salesman in the metal aerospace industry. Throughout his career he has met so many people, most of them eventually became good friends with him. Jerry was a passionate ASU- Footballer and season ticket holder for about 40 years. When Jerry was younger, he spent time hunting and camping with his sons. He coached minor league baseball and required good sportsmanship from his players. They knew how to win, but they knew also how to lose. Jerry never met a stranger, he loved helping and advising people, he owned rental property and usually his tenants were more than that to him, they were his friends en. He took friends of his own children under his wing, some called him papa. Jerry had an indescribable love for animals, but especially for German Shepherds. If you had a German Shepherd, Jerry was your friend. Jerry preceded all but one of his brothers in death, his wife Judy and son Danny. He leaves behind his brother Dick (Karen), sons Tim and Brian, his only favorite daughter Gina and all of his grandchildren. We all miss him so much, but he is with his Judy and the Lord and is without pain. We love you!!! The visit will take place on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. with a rosary at 5:00 p.m. followed by eulogies at the Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Basilica, 231 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. The burial will take place at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix. Instead of donating flowers, please consider donating to one of the following organizations: Phoenix Rescue Mission, PO Box 6708, Phoenix, AZ 85005-6708; St. Mary’s Food Bank, Development Office, 2831 N. 31st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009-1518. Published by Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home September 24-25, 2021.
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